Hairy Posted June 18, 2012 Share What about the maxxis Ardent 2.25 or 2.4? http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2532161299_9360d20b72_o.jpg I like them, have tried both the 26'er and 29'er versions in the 2.25" Volume and they are really nice tyres ... although I do think it is more of front tyre than a rear tyre. In LUST they can be run nice and low in pressure and then they still hold out well in the sidewall dept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted June 18, 2012 Share I like them, have tried both the 26'er and 29'er versions in the 2.25" Volume and they are really nice tyres ... although I do think it is more of front tyre than a rear tyre. In LUST they can be run nice and low in pressure and then they still hold out well in the sidewall dept.I ran one on the rear of my DH bike for a while. nice tire. it wore out fast tho. real fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 18, 2012 Share What about the maxxis Ardent 2.25 or 2.4? Front and back? Or something like a Larson/Crossmark at the back to lower the rolling resistance? Also... is the 2.25 high volume really a high volume? Cos Maxxis in general are pretty skinny. The 2.35 minnions I used to run were skinnier than most 2.2's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted June 18, 2012 Share My Maxxis Ignitors (2.35 LUST) have been really good to me on a variety of terrain types.They have also been really good WRT wear & puncture protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad bout mtb Posted June 18, 2012 Share Front and back? Or something like a Larson/Crossmark at the back to lower the rolling resistance? Also... is the 2.25 high volume really a high volume? Cos Maxxis in general are pretty skinny. The 2.35 minnions I used to run were skinnier than most 2.2's. Yea i run them front and back and they roll pretty nice. They do look a bit skinny , more like a 2.1 than a 2.25.Yes the do wear quickly if you skidd like mad but under normal riding conditions the are fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad bout mtb Posted June 18, 2012 Share Or even a Maxxis High roller 2.35 in LUST? pierre- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierremerv Posted June 18, 2012 Share The tune of your tyre is mostly due to the flexing of he rubber against the ground and the airflow between the knobblies. The tune depends quite heavily on knobbly spacing and arrangement. On the MK II's, I don't think Conti put near enough development into the acoustics of the tyre - which is most noticeable at speeds above 30km/h. Bloody new phone putting down the wrong words. Good explanation though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOUDMAC Posted June 18, 2012 Share I have a Bontrager Jones acX 26 x 2.35. Best AM tire I ever rode. Only got to use it 3 times, too big for my Rear triangle. SOOoooo bummed.grips like Nympho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted June 18, 2012 Share Bloody new phone putting down the wrong words. Good explanation though. Yeah, I disabled the autocorrection on the iPad but I find many typos when I read through now - especially letters which didn't appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 18, 2012 Share I have a Bontrager Jones acX 26 x 2.35. Best AM tire I ever rode. Only got to use it 3 times, too big for my Rear triangle. SOOoooo bummed.grips like Nympho! That looks similar to a DMR Moto Digg'r but with a more spaced tread. hmmm... Moto Digg'rs would have been an option if they made choopless. I have tried to seat foldable digg'rs on converted spank subrosa rims. Result was a cut tongue and chin. Sealant in my eyes and mouth... as well as all over the patio! Edited June 18, 2012 by patches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted June 18, 2012 Share I like High Roller 2.35 LUST front and rear. Trying Hans Dampf fr and Nobby Nic Rear on the SL-R at the moment and so far so good. They're a good 500g saving over the High Rollers! Nevegals have a lot of grip, but they are too heavy and too slow. Ardent is a nice tyre. Front and rear or paired with Bronson rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 18, 2012 Share My latest 2.25" Ardent pairing is with a 2.2" Saguaro on the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 18, 2012 Share I like High Roller 2.35 LUST front and rear. Trying Hans Dampf fr and Nobby Nic Rear on the SL-R at the moment and so far so good. They're a good 500g saving over the High Rollers! Nevegals have a lot of grip, but they are too heavy and too slow.Ardent is a nice tyre. Front and rear or paired with Bronson rear How do the High Rollers, well, "roll" Crow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted June 18, 2012 Share How do the High Rollers, well, "roll" Crow? High Quite fast for the amount of grip they have. One of the best balanced tyres I've ridden. Light enough, tough (never had a puncture in 18 months on them), rolls fast and wear rate is very good. Schwalbe's are lighter, but they wear fast and are expensive. Edited June 18, 2012 by The Crow Redbaobab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 18, 2012 Share My latest 2.25" Ardent pairing is with a 2.2" Saguaro on the rear. Mixing brands ... you'll NEVER be able to trick people into thinking you're sponsored like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 18, 2012 Share Mixing brands ... you'll NEVER be able to trick people into thinking you're sponsored like that! Thank goodness ... I prefer the mysterious privateer look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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