NotSoBigBen Posted June 11, 2014 Share I get the impression Ikons are one of those 'love them or hate' tyres. I had a bad experience but some have had good experiences ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Share I get the impression Ikons are one of those 'love them or hate' tyres. I had a bad experience but some have had good experiences .....What happened bennie? I had to plug one...but it was a piece of glass...so ya. Reliable imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MTBer Posted June 11, 2014 Share I think all(most) Maxxis tyres are reliable, I would rather have a heavier tyre but I know it will bring me home than save 50g and patch it on the trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 11, 2014 Share Also happy with ikons checks all the boxes....crossmark are boat anchors but bulletproof So durability is more important to you....crossmarksIf weight is....ikons You cannot have your cake and eat it Weight weenies of today.... You'd better hope skillzzzz does not see this thread boet. The Ikon hate is strong. rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Share I think all(most) Maxxis tyres are reliable, I would rather have a heavier tyre but I know it will bring me home than save 50g and patch it on the trail.Ikon = 645gCrossmark = 835g So that means a total saving of 380g if you fit ikons over crossmarks....also its rotational mass.... Squier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 11, 2014 Share Ikon = 645gCrossmark = 835g So that means a total saving of 380g if you fit ikons over crossmarks....also its rotational mass.... 380g = Pie and a half. Rotational mass story is mostly bogus. Weight is weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Share 380g = Pie and a half. Rotational mass story is mostly bogus. Weight is weight.aikona oompie....getting heavy rubber to "spark" is moelik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 11, 2014 Share aikona oompie....getting heavy rubber to "spark" is moelik. Only acceleration from standing start and even then its only 10% of 10%. Story for another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 11, 2014 Share What happened bennie? I had to plug one...but it was a piece of glass...so ya. Reliable imo 2 punctures on one ride that wouldn't seal even after plugging and one has 'delaminated' ......... And my laaitie says they corner crap on the front but he rides a lot harder than me Edited June 11, 2014 by NotSoBigBen Baaisikilist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Share Only acceleration from standing start and even then its only 10% of 10%. Story for another day.http://stephenmason.com/pics/c_rimetot.png there you go....solve. Or just buy Ikons shaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Share 2 punctures on one ride that wouldn't seal even after plugging and one has 'delaminated' .........Eish....touch wood. Stan's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 11, 2014 Share Eish....touch wood. Stan's? No that cheap ass 'ryder' stuff .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Share No that cheap ass 'ryder' stuff ....Noted....won't use that then...just to be on the safe side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 11, 2014 Share http://stephenmason.com/pics/c_rimetot.png there you go....solve. Or just buy Ikons This is easier to understand for noobs like me. Dotted line above x-axis = lighter wheels is faster while dotted line below x-axis means aero is faster http://i.stack.imgur.com/7drAx.png Edited June 11, 2014 by jcza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimby Posted June 11, 2014 Share Ikon = 645gCrossmark = 835g So that means a total saving of 380g if you fit ikons over crossmarks....also its rotational mass....How about the Ardent Race at 720g. Tougher than the Ikons and better grip than the Crossmaks? _David_ and rouxtjie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MTBer Posted June 11, 2014 Share Well if I train with crossmarks my legs would be stronger and when I race I will fit the Ikon so that I will be faster... Hahaha. I would rather take that pie and a bietjie than that crappy racing ralphs I am currently running... alleyne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now