AM tyres... what you running?

[Nofearnofun]

I'm running spez fast traks F & R for Sani - if it rains, i am so screwed.  

 

Oh well...adds to the fun.

 

I can't imagine the fast track having much grip on the front to start with. They will roll hella fast though!

 

Just ignore the rain and ride it like its dry. If you believe it, you can do it!

[nonky]

I can't imagine the fast track having much grip on the front to start with. They will roll hella fast though!

 

Just ignore the rain and ride it like its dry. If you believe it, you can do it!

 

Correct.  Let's just say that the handling is, well, "interesting"...

 

Unfortunately, no time to get bike serviced or tyres changed and i am sure as #### not going to do it the night before we leave.  

[Bizkit031]

The E13 dual compound is something to be tried up front!

 

The triple compound as mentioned grips like hell but doesn't roll too nicely when you are on trails without too much gradient.

 

I would say the dual compound up front offers roughly the same grip as a Spaz Butcher but with the extra width and volume of the E13 tyres.

Put a trsr on the front and grips like **** on a blank and the rolling resistance is not bad at all and definitely won't change it to a trs+ that is for the rear. Raced Cascades and it's so steep there that you have to walk but I really did not find the rolling bad at all.

[RiverInTheRoad]

Can someone please explain this volume obsession? Higher (not wider) sidewalls are stupid. 

 

Option 1: less than 1.5 bar pressure - squirms

Option 2: more than 1.5 bar - no benefit from larger volume

[Nofearnofun]

Put a trsr on the front and grips like **** on a blank and the rolling resistance is not bad at all and definitely won't change it to a trs+ that is for the rear. Raced Cascades and it's so steep there that you have to walk but I really did not find the rolling bad at all.

 

Was your shuttle broken? 

 

I also had my TSRr on the front at Cascades.

[Nofearnofun]

Correct.  Let's just say that the handling is, well, "interesting"...

 

Unfortunately, no time to get bike serviced or tyres changed and i am sure as #### not going to do it the night before we leave.  

 

When are you leaving?

[Odinson]

Can someone please explain this volume obsession? Higher (not wider) sidewalls are stupid. 

 

Option 1: less than 1.5 bar pressure - squirms

Option 2: more than 1.5 bar - no benefit from larger volume

 

Big generalisation on your part.

 

Carcass strength and rim width all play a part in how much a tyre squirms, if at all.

 

If you enjoy shorty tyres, get some Michelins.

[RiverInTheRoad]

Big generalisation on your part.

 

Carcass strength and rim width all play a part in how much a tyre squirms, if at all.

 

If you enjoy shorty tyres, get some Michelins.

Have to admit it is a big generalization.

 

However, in my experience I have never perceived a benefit from a higher sidewall. I would rather have a "shorter" tire at my desired pressure which is more stable on the rim and would generally be lighter. 

[NicoBoshoff]

Pardon my ignorance, but what the hell is a high and short tire?  

[Odinson]

Pardon my ignorance, but what the hell is a high and short tire?  

 

That is the ultra -technical terms for tyre sidewall length, when measured from the tread to rim bead. Some tyres, such as Michelins, are quite short, whereas others are quite tall.

[RiverInTheRoad]

short  = low profile (soos op jou GTI)

[NicoBoshoff]

That is the ultra -technical terms for tyre sidewall length, when measured from the tread to rim bead. Some tyres, such as Michelins, are quite short, whereas others are quite tall.

Just saw your footer. Lol.

[Nofearnofun]

short  = low profile (soos op jou GTI)

 

Just want to add my 2c...

 

Have you hit a pothole n a GTI vs. a Hilux? Both are still *** cars after you hit the pothole....

 

 

 

 

 

Jokes aside... The Hilux has a much higher chance of less damage to the rim and tyre vs. the GTI.

 

I am not sure what sort of terrain you ride but up here in rocky Gauteng, I choose a higher volume tyre every time as the bigger volume with a relatively low pressure (not too low that it squirms all over the place) will conform to bumps and sharp edges not only giving you a plusher ride and the "illusion" of extra suspension travel, but the bigger volume allows the tyre to absorb more of these hits before pinging your rim all over the show resulting in a sad rider pushing his/her bike down the trail while googling replacement tyre and rim prices.

[RiverInTheRoad]

Just want to add my 2c...

 

Have you hit a pothole n a GTI vs. a Hilux? Both are still *** cars after you hit the pothole....

 

 

 

 

 

Jokes aside... The Hilux has a much higher chance of less damage to the rim and tyre vs. the GTI.

 

I am not sure what sort of terrain you ride but up here in rocky Gauteng, I choose a higher volume tyre every time as the bigger volume with a relatively low pressure (not too low that it squirms all over the place) will conform to bumps and sharp edges not only giving you a plusher ride and the "illusion" of extra suspension travel, but the bigger volume allows the tyre to absorb more of these hits before pinging your rim all over the show resulting in a sad rider pushing his/her bike down the trail while googling replacement tyre and rim prices.

The trick is to run Mavic rims. Then you don't break your rims.

 

Jokes aside, a smaller volume tire is more progressive (like your Pike after your bottomless tokens)  . So its better if you ride hard

[Nofearnofun]

The trick is to run Mavic rims. Then you don't break your rims.

 

Jokes aside, a smaller volume tire is more progressive (like your Pike after your bottomless tokens)  . So its better if you ride hard

 

Jokes aside, I've see many a Mavic rim trashed.

 

While a smaller volume in the positive air chamber is more progressive, do your smaller volume tyres have a larger volume negative air chamber for small bump sensitivity and off the top plushness?

 

Can't argue with science, 66% of the time it is correct every time.

[Bizkit031]

Was your shuttle broken?

 

I also had my TSRr on the front at Cascades.

What shuttle did the part ride and hike up and loved the down???? Edited May 10, 2017 by Bizkit031