650B Tyre Choice / Options

[Headshot]

Hi spokes - I second most of the comments (lol) but I am/was a Maxxis fan from 26 tyres for trail riding but could not convince myself that Maxxis made the right tyre for a 27.5; the same bike as yours.

 

So I agree with "You are going to battle to find any decent 27.5 maxxis tyres"; particularly if you are going to run tubeless.  Unless you are looking for what I think is a downhill tyre the DHR II. But you will add 500g per wheel over what I consider to be non-Maxxis tough trail tyres.

No man, facts please. The DHR 2 is available in an AM casing in 26" so probably also in 650b at around 800g per tyre. I know cos I actually own one and ride on it regularly :-)

 

http://www.maxxis.com/catalog/tire-470-121-minion-dhr-ii  

 

As I thought

[droo]

I really wanted to offer him a 29" Kenda Small Block8 set of tyres as I thought they would've been perfect!!!

 

Especially on the front in winter...

[droo]

Attention, spokesman-with-the-chip-on-his-shoulder

 

snip snip

 

Good day.

 

[(Deon)]

No man, facts please. The DHR 2 is available in an AM casing in 26" so probably also in 650b at around 800g per tyre. I know cos I actually own one and ride on it regularly :-)

 

http://www.maxxis.com/catalog/tire-470-121-minion-dhr-ii

 

As I thought

That's a good weight for a good tyre! How firm are the sidewalls? I've not seen one in the shop yet.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

That's a good weight for a good tyre! How firm are the sidewalls? I've not seen one in the shop yet.

LOL. Are we going to go through this again, Deon? Just like last time? 

[(Deon)]

HAHA, yes I am still looking. Damned 650b!

[cpelser]

I was thinking about explaining myself in further detail as I can see a number of you are really struggling to understand, but I have decided not to, because although you might think its not that obvious, it is very clear that the 3 of you are "friends" on this forum.. very cute. I'm sure you guys run this town, right? Very cool...

 

Oh wait, Martin I didn't realise. Let me quickly bow down before you. Not. I don't give a damn about how long you have been riding your bicycle for. And no, I don't need an introduction to your life either. It doesn't interest me. If it did, I would've asked. Secondly, who do you think you are "shutting" down a topic because YOU may think its pointless? Do you run this forum? Thought not. If you felt this was a pointless topic, you should've just "scrolled on" like you mentioned earlier. But no, you had to write something to show the newbie how "badass" of a rider you think you are. Hilarious... Secondly, (Deon), you sound very classy? I do hope I never have to meet you. I feel sorry for your family - They must be disappointed. Thirdly, MariusKlokie - I know, I apologise. I didn't realise the longer you have been riding your bicycle for, the more outspoken you are allowed to be here. I must still learn that, hence I am a "newbie". So I apologise for that. Not. I think what you few forget, is that you may have a few "posts" on this forum, but thats all you have, and thats all you are. Nothing more, nothing less. So it makes me laugh that you think you can demand respect from the "newbies" right off the bat merely by the number of posts one has accumulated. I believe this is called arrogance, as much as you may think not. And to just prove that to you, have a look at the members such as "Norman" and "Ridin Dirty" etc who have responded to my initial post. These guys have the least 'posts', yet they are the most willing to help.

 

Have a good weekend everyone!

 

P.S. - Thank you to those who contributed with recommendations (In the future, rather don't - Its pointless and you know nothing according to the "top posters"). 

Jis jy's n drol

 

I rdie Ardent front, Ikon rear

 

going to replace the Ikon with another Ardent (maybe the race version) or something else.

I like Maxxiss due to the yellow branding which fits my frame.

 

That's all... you must be such a delight to be around..

[AdrianDJ]

hahahahahahahaha