Enduro_Jakes Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 clearly maxxis intended it that way, but there's nothing wrong with doing what you want. It's just a damn tyre to begin with! ppl are sticking on DHR2's up front and loving it. Think out of the little box the advertisers want you to play in, and you may just hit upon something awesome. You'll find a lot of guys were using the DHF front and back, preferring the DHF over the DHR on the rear. At one stage I had a DHR on the front of my XC bike, performed pretty well. I believe the DHF2 and DHR2 are different animals. So basically try it and see what you like I must be honest, the DHR looks far more appealing to have on the front since most of my local trails will be well suited for them...and I love a super grippy front end, not phased about the rear sliding around a little. Thank you guys for the insights! Will give it some thought and load em up.
nigelhicks Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 All this tyre talk... where are the pictures of "your enduro rides"... Something fresh is coming to our garage next week .... Carbon650b150mm travel....will put pics when its built
Capricorn Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 I must be honest, the DHR looks far more appealing to have on the front since most of my local trails will be well suited for them...and I love a super grippy front end, not phased about the rear sliding around a little. Thank you guys for the insights! Will give it some thought and load em up.glad you going to experiment but do keep in mind the tread profile of the DHR was intended to maximise breaking edges. It's rolling resistance profile might not be as favorable as the DHF. To support this perspective, look at how they've incorporated high roller like middle knobs on the DHR2 to help reduce rolling resistance. I personally would rather roll with DHF, DHR II back and front, than DHR back and front. also, there's no such thing as a DHF II.
Nofearnofun Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Something fresh is coming to our garage next week .... Carbon650b150mm travel....will put pics when its built I have been waiting to see what is replacing the Juliana!
banna Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 glad you going to experiment but do keep in mind the tread profile of the DHR was intended to maximise breaking edges. It's rolling resistance profile might not be as favorable as the DHF. To support this perspective, look at how they've incorporated high roller like middle knobs on the DHR2 to help reduce rolling resistance. I personally would rather roll with DHF, DHR II back and front, than DHR back and front. also, there's no such thing as a DHF II.Cap, have you always had a rubber fetish?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Cap, have you always had a rubber fetish? should see his face when a new package arrives...
banna Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 should see his face when a new package arrives... Haahaha!! I can just imagine.
nigelhicks Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 I have been waiting to see what is replacing the Juliana! At the moment its not "replacing" as I havent sold the Juliana yet But I have been able to source new parts for the new bike to a point where both bikes will be complete builds - so i can try and sell the Juliana now as a complete bike.will put it up tonight .... But there is a proper limited market in SA for ladies trail bikes - even if they are a Santa Cruz 5010 with a different sticker kit ....
enjoi Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 If anybody knows of someone looking for a Specialized Enduro expert carbon complete bike new let me know my LBS has a M going for a steal...
Flowta Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 These 2 Reign frames still available with a Christmas discount 1 x Largehttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/168255-giant-reign-frameset-price-drop/ 1 x Mediumhttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/167643-giant-reign-1-frameset-price-drop/
Headshot Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 glad you going to experiment but do keep in mind the tread profile of the DHR was intended to maximise breaking edges. It's rolling resistance profile might not be as favorable as the DHF. To support this perspective, look at how they've incorporated high roller like middle knobs on the DHR2 to help reduce rolling resistance. I personally would rather roll with DHF, DHR II back and front, than DHR back and front. also, there's no such thing as a DHF II. I am running 2.3 DHR2s front and rear at the moment. I have found the DHR up front to work fine - serious grip and confidence inspiring in corners and under braking. Somewhat more bite than a HD even though it looks narrower. Cant compare it to the DHF experience cos I've never had one.
V12man Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 If anybody knows of someone looking for a Specialized Enduro expert carbon complete bike new let me know my LBS has a M going for a steal...Whats a steal exactly? I have been considering adding one lately... probably a dumb idea at my age...
RockCoach Posted December 19, 2015 Author Posted December 19, 2015 Whats a steal exactly? I have been considering adding one lately... probably a dumb idea at my age... It's where the bakkie drove through the door to collect it off the showroom floor
Devon Mans Posted December 20, 2015 Posted December 20, 2015 I've already posted her on this thread but I figure a second appearance won't hurt.
TAAHIRWP Posted December 25, 2015 Posted December 25, 2015 Zesty is an amazingly competent machine. Feels like a combo of -Pyga 110Commencal Meta Giant ReignCannondale Triggerall thrown into one! Happy trails bruv Who has the meta now?
Josh0 Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Finally she is alive!!!!!!! Still need to trim the dropper hose and tune the controls. I did a basic shock setup yesterday and did the mandatory yard test. After that short test I can say that she is bloody fast, turns like on rails and pops and jumps very well. I am going out after work for a more challenging ride. Can't wait!!!!
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