Bizkit031 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) 27.5x2.3"Edit: I have been contemplating going xking front and back for the Kzn series. Shouldn't be any hectic terrain and they are fast rolling. I want a Slaughter in 29er but no luck,if it is damp at a place like Karkloof which is first up that Xking is gonna struggle,that places clay and pine needles are slippery. That is why I want a Mountain King or as you said I need to find a trail king. Just remember we are in summer now and we have had a lot of rain. Edited January 5, 2015 by MariusKlokie
Nofearnofun Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 I want a Slaughter in 29er but no luck,if it is damp at a place like Karkloof which is first up that Xking is gonna struggle,that places clay and pine needles are slippery. That is why I want a Mountain King or as you said I need to find a trail king. Just remember we are in summer now and we have had a lot of rain.Give Lynwood a call, I'm sure they could order you a 29 slaughter. Sounded like they can when I spoke to them today. From what I understood the butcher and slaughter should be available from today. I would steer clear of the mountain king, following a mate of mine at giba last week and saw him loose the front three times in about an hour. We weren't pushing hard.
Bizkit031 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Give Lynwood a call, I'm sure they could order you a 29 slaughter. Sounded like they can when I spoke to them today. From what I understood the butcher and slaughter should be available from today.I would steer clear of the mountain king, following a mate of mine at giba last week and saw him loose the front three times in about an hour. We weren't pushing hard. Will go and see Concept here in Durbs.
Nofearnofun Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Will go and see Concept here in Durbs.If they can't hook you up give me a shout, I am in Kzn quite often. Hoping to test the new rig at giba and karkloof before kzn Feb if all pans out.
Bizkit031 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 If they can't hook you up give me a shout, I am in Kzn quite often.Hoping to test the new rig at giba and karkloof before kzn Feb if all pans out. what did you get?
Nofearnofun Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 what did you get? Capricorn, enjoi, Hairy and 1 other 4
Bizkit031 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 what did you get? Nice did you get it from Diald
Nofearnofun Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Nice did you get it from DialdI did. I am still waiting for it though. It was a pre-order story. They were supposed to ship in December but everyone has been closed until today. Hopefully it will be here within the next week. Hairy 1
Bizkit031 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 I did. I am still waiting for it though. It was a pre-order story. They were supposed to ship in December but everyone has been closed until today. Hopefully it will be here within the next week. good luck Nofearnofun 1
Skylark Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Been running 2015 Schwalbe Hans Dampf Evo Snakeskin 2.35'' TL-Easy PaceStar rear/Trailstar Front for over a month now. Confidence inspiring grip, virtually no sidewall squirm, fast rolling(as fast as I've ever expected a tyre to roll), very easy to mount tubeless with zero sidewall leaks. Holds air like a bauws! Trailstar compound is very soft, front tyre is already showing signs of the tread tearing/shredding to come and its not seen much mileage or hard riding, can cut the tread with my thumbnail. Trailstar is only for those that have to have maximum grip or alternatively just have money to burn, not for those wanting decent longevity, in that case get Pacestar front and back. A word of caution, no amount of amazing grip(except I suppose a tyre made with monster tread for the loose stuff) can keep a bike upright on loose gravel, don't go testing a tyres limits on loose sand/gravel, you will see your ass just like any other tyre Edited February 19, 2015 by Skylark
Nofearnofun Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Been running 2015 Schwalbe Hans Dampf Evo Snakeskin 2.35'' TL-Easy PaceStar rear/Trailstar Front for over a month now. Confidence inspiring grip, virtually no sidewall squirm, fast rolling(as fast as I've ever expected a tyre to roll), very easy to mount tubeless with zero sidewall leaks. Holds air like a bauws! Trailstar compound is very soft, front tyre is already showing signs of the tread tearing/shredding to come and its not seen much mileage or hard riding, can cut the tread with my thumbnail. Trailstar is only for those that have to have maximum grip or alternatively just have money to burn, not for those wanting decent longevity, in that case get Pacestar front and back. A word of caution, no amount of amazing grip(except I suppose a tyre made with monster tread for the loose stuff) can keep a bike upright on loose gravel, don't go testing a tyres limits on loose sand/gravel, you will see your ass just like any other tyre From my experience. DO NOT run a pacestar up front! Grip is non existant!
Hairy Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 From my experience. DO NOT run a pacestar up front! Grip is non existant!heard this from other riders too who have run that.
Capricorn Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) heard this from other riders too who have run that. if you play around with pressure abit, the grip is actually very impressive. Had a NN in pacestar upfront for a very long time. The reason I changed was to get something with a larger volume, as I did hit the rim a few times because of the lower pressure. SG casing can largely negate sidewall roll/collapse and the dings if you drop the pressure. But its not necessary. I ran that NN at reduced pressure without it being an SG casing. Edited February 21, 2015 by Capricorn
NicNacDH Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 if you play around with pressure abit, the grip is actually very impressive. Had a NN in pacestar upfront for a very long time. The reason I changed was to get something with a larger volume, as I did hit the rim a few times because of the lower pressure. SG casing can largely negate sidewall roll/collapse and the dings if you drop the pressure. But its not necessary. I ran that NN at reduced pressure without it being an SG casing. I am with you on this Run the same pacestar in front, with 1,7 bar and the grip is top. Capricorn 1
NicNacDH Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I cant wait for the Schwalbe ProCore system to be available, this will bring grip to a complete new level. http://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/procore_presentation_video
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 I cant wait for the Schwalbe ProCore system to be available, this will bring grip to a complete new level. http://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/procore_presentation_videoYeah. but from initial reports from the top guys the strong sidewalls are still very much of a concern If you're fast or big, due to the ridling at speed in the corners. Some of them have had to increase pressure slightly to combat the dreaded tire roll. NicNacDH 1
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