Turk182 Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 What are the best tyres to use for Epic, Small Block 8? I used TT Larsens last time but they are way too spongy.... help needed please
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Turk, search bietjie terug, ons het hierdie al baie discuss. Phyton lights. Maar alles hang af van hoeveel jy per tire wil betaal. Tubeless of nie tubeless. Maar search liewer.
Marius Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 If the Epic has a lot of sand riding I've heard the SmallB8 will not do, some guys used them during the Lighthouse to Lighthouse and was not impressed. Most ppl will use the Phytons or Racing Ralphs again and ofcourse the CrossMark.
Turk182 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks Marius, i'll have a look at the RR's
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 racing ralphs UST is about R800 per tire phytons is about R550 per tire I read up and I can only see a lot of sand on the Bredasdorp stage... And you gonna walk that, My choice: RR or Phythons
Mudsimus Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Specialized Captain Control 2bliss. R275 each.Mud Dee2008-02-29 01:16:15
TitusTi Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 I'm taking 5 sets with, gonna see which I feel like running on the day.A set of Spesh CaptainsA set of Spesh Fast Trak'sA set of Bontie Dry-X'sA set of CrossmarksA set of Small Block 8'sThinking of taking some Python's with as well, just in case.
Turk182 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 I'm taking 5 sets with' date=' gonna see which I feel like running on the day. A set of Spesh CaptainsA set of Spesh Fast Trak'sA set of Bontie Dry-X'sA set of CrossmarksA set of Small Block 8'sThinking of taking some Python's with as well, just in case.[/quote'] are you sponsored? that's a lot to fork out...
CaptainDura Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 I'm taking 5 sets with' date=' gonna see which I feel like running on the day. A set of Spesh CaptainsA set of Spesh Fast Trak'sA set of Bontie Dry-X'sA set of CrossmarksA set of Small Block 8'sThinking of taking some Python's with as well, just in case.[/quote'] Titus how are you going to make the decision of which tyre to choose from ? It seems the more choice you have the less chance there is of making the right choice. 6 makes of tires to choose from each day? this is going to be interesting
Ox_Wagon Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Have a look at the Conti Mountain Kings 2.2 or Conti Racing Kings if you can find them. Maxxis also have to new tires out. The Monorail and Ridgeline.
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 The phytons will be ideal for that hard roads towards Calitzdorp, Riversdal en Swellendam, Bredasdorp. There is not a big % technical or single track stuff on the Epic. TUBELESS is more important.. !!! A lot of HARD gravel roads, it will roll as smooth as a babie's bum.popeye2008-02-29 01:36:29
CaptainDura Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 I have not had the privelage of trying out the spez fasttrak lk 2bliss, but from all the people that have them I have only heard good things. They roll very fast, are strong and lite for a 2bliss (80g lighter than the crossmark lust) And at R275 per tyre it is worth it.
Turk182 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 The phytons will be ideal for that hard roads towards Calitzdorp, Riversdal en Swellendam, Bredasdorp. There is not a big % technical or single track stuff on the Epic. TUBELESS is more important.. !!! A lot of HARD gravel roads, it will roll as smooth as a babie's bum. Phytons, are they similar in tread to the RR's? The TT's i used in 2006 just didn't do it for me, they lasted but just didn't seem fast, could have something to do with my legs by stage 4 Damn Tyres are quite pricey.....
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 I think Titus and Mintsauce can give you more technical detail on the 2, its a soft compound tire, will last the Epic. A lot of overseas guys come to the Epic with Racing ralphs, but they cut on the sidewall. Dont confuse or get confused, lots of people will have lots of views. Asked GrootLem, he already did 5 Epics, he also ride Phyton lights. Will be my 3rd, also phython lights... UST.. And never had a puncture...
swift Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Dean @ C-Lab JHB got me on a set of Maxxis CrossMark LUST for last year's Epic. From one month before Epic, to 5 months after, no punctures... Good advice and a good tyre!
TitusTi Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 I'm taking 5 sets with' date=' gonna see which I feel like running on the day. A set of Spesh CaptainsA set of Spesh Fast Trak'sA set of Bontie Dry-X'sA set of CrossmarksA set of Small Block 8'sThinking of taking some Python's with as well, just in case.[/quote'] Titus how are you going to make the decision of which tyre to choose from ? It seems the more choice you have the less chance there is of making the right choice. 6 makes of tires to choose from each day? this is going to be interesting I'm gonna be basing my descisions on what Simon Gear says and the flip of a coin, and no, I buy my tyres, I just have a rubber fetish.
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