AM tyres... what you running?

[NicoBoshoff]

Rock Razer brilliant on the back.   Run the 27,5" and find it a good rear for my Nobby Nick (yeah, hate it / love it relationship, but predictable) front.

 

Wider rims = a definite upgrade recommendation.

 

Bought a Specialised Slaughter / Butcher combo and tried it a few rides (3) and hated it.  Anyone looking for pretty much brand new combo of these two in 27,5" - drop me a message and make an offer.  Hated them, but some seem to like them.

Loves Rock Razor.  Hates Slaughter.

 

Mkay...

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Loves Rock Razor. Hates Slaughter.

 

Mkay...

Maybe it was the butcher?

[Hairy]

while my ballsack+cotents regrows, the jury is still out. Still playing around with tyre and suspension pressures to find that sweet spot. No obvious flaws, but no instant wow-factors either. Also still getting accustomed to the slacker head angle due to the Lyrik. There's a marked difference climbing and cornering. Need to be a bit more precise in the corners.

 

Setup looks pretty damn sharp though, IMO that is

 

 

Loves Rock Razor.  Hates Slaughter.

 

Mkay...

not sure they were that great

 

the closest I can find to Rock Razor is a Rock band with a Razor album ... but they made decent music

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Couple of us tested it in the winter months at Giba And Howick and it did not do a very good job with the way the drought was killing us and the tracks were thick with dust. Now roll onto All the rain we have had in the last 2 months and the mud has been insane so the RR is not cut out for that. Biggest complaint was straightline braking and this was not just my opinion but a couple of guys who have tried it on 29er and 27.5 bikes.

Cool, I believe you...  

 

There's also the point that KZN wet is not nearly the same as WC wet. KZN wet means muddy muddy mud, whereas we still have a semblance of stone / rock under the tyres. Very different conditions. 

[Headshot]

Cool, I believe you...  

 

There's also the point that KZN wet is not nearly the same as WC wet. KZN wet means muddy muddy mud, whereas we still have a semblance of stone / rock under the tyres. Very different conditions. 

Yep, all comments on tyre experience should be read as applying to the riders local conditions. I have no doubt the RR is terrible in KZN clay like mud. Its not meant for that.In fact most tyres battle I imagine.  Its perfect for dry dusty (note: not thick KZN dust :-) ),  stony Cape Town trails though. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Yep, all comments on tyre experience should be read as applying to the riders local conditions. I have no doubt the RR is terrible in KZN clay like mud. Its not meant for that.In fact most tyres battle I imagine.  Its perfect for dry dusty (note: not thick KZN dust :-) ),  stony Cape Town trails though. 

yeah, indeed. We get moon dust down here. 

[Headshot]

I had a another ride on the RR yesterday. It confirmed what I initially thought. I think it has lost a little air but despite this it still rolled well if a bit more noisily I think its casing is a bit softer than say a MM and it probably needs to run at a slightly higher pressure than I am used to. Still no noticeable side wall flex however. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I had a another ride on the RR yesterday. It confirmed what I initially thought. I think it has lost a little air but despite this it still rolled well if a bit more noisily I think its casing is a bit softer than say a MM and it probably needs to run at a slightly higher pressure than I am used to. Still no noticeable side wall flex however. 

You on a super gravity?

[Headshot]

You on a super gravity?

Nope, Snake. Can't fault it so far. Sides feels as strong/stiff as the DHR's.

[BlackSnow]

Hey guys. I am building my first AM bike (29er) and have the following tyres in my garage ibex 2.4, spez butcher 2.3 and spez purgatory 2.3. What should I run front? Or sell the spez and get Magic M for the front. Thanks

[Headshot]

Hey guys. I am building my first AM bike (29er) and have the following tyres in my garage ibex 2.4, spez butcher 2.3 and spez purgatory 2.3. What should I run front? Or sell the spez and get Magic M for the front. Thanks

The tyre with the most aggressive cornering  ( and braking/center) knobs should be on the front as a general rule. Of the three you mention, the Purgatory is the least aggressive, so either the Ibex or the Butcher in my opinion.

[DoomedUser]

Had about 4 punctures/slashes on my rear Schwalbe Hans Dampf Performance 27.5 tyre, mostly from hitting rocks. Any suggestions for a rear tyre that is willing to take a beating and more reliable?

 

Was thinking one of these?

 

 

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[Thermophage]

Had about 4 punctures/slashes on my rear Schwalbe Hans Dampf Performance 27.5 tyre, mostly from hitting rocks. Any suggestions for a rear tyre that is willing to take a beating and more reliable?

 

Was thinking one of these?

The SuperGravity Magic Mary...riding it as a front tyre and it's total overkill on the front. So should be great on the back

[Odinson]

Had about 4 punctures/slashes on my rear Schwalbe Hans Dampf Performance 27.5 tyre, mostly from hitting rocks. Any suggestions for a rear tyre that is willing to take a beating and more reliable?

 

Was thinking one of these?

 

Maxxis Minion DHF or High Roller II are also good options.

 

A Spez Butcher in GRID casing is also an excellent performer and won't break the bank.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Had about 4 punctures/slashes on my rear Schwalbe Hans Dampf Performance 27.5 tyre, mostly from hitting rocks. Any suggestions for a rear tyre that is willing to take a beating and more reliable?

 

Was thinking one of these?

Super gravity casing is tough as nails. The magic is a wonderful tyre

[DoomedUser]

Phoned around Pta & Jhb, seems like no one stock these Magic Mary super gravity tires? Need one for the Dustin Rudman event this weekend.

 

Would a Maxxis Minion DHR II also do the trick?