Gear for Enduro 2.0

[Dirt Tracker]

Still maintain that we should all be using F/Face lids ... make the more XC focused ones with a little less protection if needed to get the weight and ventilation to a level that is acceptable, but F/Face is the way to go ..... now I need to take my own advice and get one too!

 

It's all very well having one. I have one. I just never use it. And swear I will every time I crash. And don't. But I have one. 

[Meezo]

Still maintain that we should all be using F/Face lids ... make the more XC focused ones with a little less protection if needed to get the weight and ventilation to a level that is acceptable, but F/Face is the way to go ..... now I need to take my own advice and get one too!

 

agreed, but a XC and roadie lid are what they are, used my full face for the first time at hellsend this weekend, didn't take a while to get used, and i reckon you can come proper short there so was comfortable wearing it.

 

most other "trails" i don't wear it, i probably should. but i do feel like i will take "lesser" risks on other trails.

[Bos]

agreed, but a XC and roadie lid are what they are, used my full face for the first time at hellsend this weekend, didn't take a while to get used, and i reckon you can come proper short there so was comfortable wearing it.

 

most other "trails" i don't wear it, i probably should. but i do feel like i will take "lesser" risks on other trails.

 

Look, at a XC/Marathon/ Road race, whatever discipline where climbing and endurance is more important than downhill performance, the good old cx lid will always remain king. 

 

But, trailbikes are becoming more and more capable, and like what I did, the DH course is now suddenly much more appealing. I Had a near OTB also at the Hellsend flowtrail going fast (on the fast bit when you pass the DJ's) and I thought, my word, that would have Killed me!..And that's why I now have a FF. 

 

Took me a little while to get use to it, and when Its really hot I take the chin bar off and strap it to my camelback, other days I don't even bother. They do isolate you from the elements a bit, and I am contemplating If I would even have hit that jump in those conditions without the full-face. All in all it ended up well. I'm just bruised and swollen everywhere.

[Capricorn]

Eddy Gordo and other Michelin Wild enduro rear GumX 3d users: how much sealant and time was needed before the sidewalls stopped being porous? 

Rhetorical question really, as just more sealant and time will resolve the issue. Might be useful info to recall for those who will purchase the tyre, and then wonder why it's automagically deflating without an obvious cause.

 

Been a very long time ago now that i had to deal with porous sidewalls. Can't see any sealeant bleeding out the pores, but some soapy water revealed the culprit causing my tyre to deflate within 48 hrs. 

And it's on a very specific section of the sidewall, the  portion textured with lines highlighted below.

 

 

These tyres are Tubeless Ready, so by definition, one can expect the sidewalls to be porous, as TLR refers only to the bead,not the rest of the carcass. Schwalbe has been spoiling me all these years, as their TLR SuperGravity tyres typically have zero sidewall bleeding.

[Eddy Gordo]

Wow, i thought by now one would not get any leaky sidewalls anymore especially with all the advances and new tech in cycling.

I dont have any experience with Michelin mtb tyres. Popcorn skollie does, wonder if he had any leaks.

[Christofison]

Eddy Gordo and other Michelin Wild enduro rear GumX 3d users: how much sealant and time was needed before the sidewalls stopped being porous?

Rhetorical question really, as just more sealant and time will resolve the issue. Might be useful info to recall for those who will purchase the tyre, and then wonder why it's automagically deflating without an obvious cause.

 

Been a very long time ago now that i had to deal with porous sidewalls. Can't see any sealeant bleeding out the pores, but some soapy water revealed the culprit causing my tyre to deflate within 48 hrs.

And it's on a very specific section of the sidewall, the portion textured with lines highlighted below.

 

michelin.jpeg

 

These tyres are Tubeless Ready, so by definition, one can expect the sidewalls to be porous, as TLR refers only to the bead,not the rest of the carcass. Schwalbe has been spoiling me all these years, as their TLR SuperGravity tyres typically have zero sidewall bleeding.

Maxxis exo+ sidewalls lost zero psi overnight before I even got around to adding sealant.

[Capricorn]

Wow, i thought by now one would not get any leaky sidewalls anymore especially with all the advances and new tech in cycling.

I dont have any experience with Michelin mtb tyres. Popcorn skollie does, wonder if he had any leaks.

 

oh it was the skollie! Totally  i mis-remembered who been rocking the wild enduros.

 

Maxxis exo+ sidewalls lost zero psi overnight before I even got around to adding sealant.

The michelin thing is not an issue that warrants throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Definitely not going maxxis

[Eddy Gordo]

After last weeks romp around in the rain, I can say that my wtb combo is just awesome in the dry and the wet. Grip for days

2.5 convict upfront and 2.4 trailboss out back

[Pieter1]

After last weeks romp around in the rain, I can say that my wtb combo is just awesome in the dry and the wet. Grip for days

2.5 convict upfront and 2.4 trailboss out back

Only issue I have with wtb is it is a MISSION to get onto the rim. Honestly takes me hours. Or I’m doing something wrong.

[Eddy Gordo]

Only issue I have with wtb is it is a MISSION to get onto the rim. Honestly takes me hours. Or I’m doing something wrong.

Yep, its a mission and a half. Try and heat it up, leave it in the sun for a few hours. Then lots of soapie water and an extra set of hands.

[Pieter1]

Yep, its a mission and a half. Try and heat it up, leave it in the sun for a few hours. Then lots of soapie water and an extra set of hands.

Last time it took 3 of us and some soapy water... After that I just got a Maxxis tire. I was gatvol.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

After last weeks romp around in the rain, I can say that my wtb combo is just awesome in the dry and the wet. Grip for days

2.5 convict upfront and 2.4 trailboss out back

Yeah, I like WTB but haven't used em since my days on their Weirwolf & wolverine, which were amazing, albeit a bit soft on the casing side for my tastes. But that wasn't their WCS Tough casing, so it's to be expected. I've read really really good things on the Convict / Trailboss / Vigi. 

Edited April 23, 2019 by Captain Fatbastard Mayhem

[patham]

Eddy Gordo and other Michelin Wild enduro rear GumX 3d users: how much sealant and time was needed before the sidewalls stopped being porous? 

Rhetorical question really, as just more sealant and time will resolve the issue. Might be useful info to recall for those who will purchase the tyre, and then wonder why it's automagically deflating without an obvious cause.

 I used to run Michelins tubeless about 8 years ago when they were cheap on CRC. They had zero issues with sealing and holding pressure back then. That's progress for you! 

[Rigardt@Scott]

Last time it took 3 of us and some soapy water... After that I just got a Maxxis tire. I was gatvol.

An evening of trying to remove a Vigilante and Weirwolf resulting in broken tyre levers, lots of swearing, and sealent everywhere about 2 years ago was the last time I used WTB!

 

Loved the tyres, but the admin of mounting/removing them is just too much.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Eddy Gordo and other Michelin Wild enduro rear GumX 3d users: how much sealant and time was needed before the sidewalls stopped being porous? 

Rhetorical question really, as just more sealant and time will resolve the issue. Might be useful info to recall for those who will purchase the tyre, and then wonder why it's automagically deflating without an obvious cause.

 

Been a very long time ago now that i had to deal with porous sidewalls. Can't see any sealeant bleeding out the pores, but some soapy water revealed the culprit causing my tyre to deflate within 48 hrs. 

And it's on a very specific section of the sidewall, the  portion textured with lines highlighted below.

 

michelin.jpeg

 

These tyres are Tubeless Ready, so by definition, one can expect the sidewalls to be porous, as TLR refers only to the bead,not the rest of the carcass. Schwalbe has been spoiling me all these years, as their TLR SuperGravity tyres typically have zero sidewall/ bleeding.

oooooooh.... Nice! how are tehy riding, though? I've been interested in these and the DH22's since I saw Sam running em. 

[Pieter1]

An evening of trying to remove a Vigilante and Weirwolf resulting in broken tyre levers, lots of swearing, and sealent everywhere about 2 years ago was the last time I used WTB!

 

Loved the tyres, but the admin of mounting/removing them is just too much.

Jis I just wanted to moer the whole wheel away... I enjoyed them when they were on tho but never again.