NotSoBigBen Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 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 .....
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 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
The MTBer Posted June 11, 2014 Author Posted June 11, 2014 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.
jcza Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 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
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 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
jcza Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 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.
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 380g = Pie and a half. Rotational mass story is mostly bogus. Weight is weight.aikona oompie....getting heavy rubber to "spark" is moelik.
jcza Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 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.
NotSoBigBen Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) 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
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 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
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 2 punctures on one ride that wouldn't seal even after plugging and one has 'delaminated' .........Eish....touch wood. Stan's?
NotSoBigBen Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 Eish....touch wood. Stan's? No that cheap ass 'ryder' stuff ....
rouxtjie Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 No that cheap ass 'ryder' stuff ....Noted....won't use that then...just to be on the safe side
jcza Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) 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
Nimby Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 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
The MTBer Posted June 11, 2014 Author Posted June 11, 2014 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
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