rad006 Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 Hi Guys According to the wise internet I should run a 2.4 Upfront with a 2.25 Rear on my Giant Trance. But I am having a sourcing issue for the 2.25 so would it be a stupid idea to run 2.4 front and rear? The weight difference is only 15 grams but when its rotating that could be different... What do you suggest?
dirtrider Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 I said it to somebody else the other day . the 2.4 does not seat properly on normal width rims . It burps more that my granma in church .
rad006 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Posted May 10, 2016 I said it to somebody else the other day . the 2.4 does not seat properly on normal width rims . It burps more that my granma in church . Darn that sucks as then my next option was the 2.4 Conti X-King Pure Grip but I hear those do not seal as well...
dirtrider Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 It can be done but does not always work . That is why I got the WTB I25 rims , but then it gets a bit expensive
Martin Zietsman Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 As long as you have clearance in your frame, it will work fine (some frames can't fit a 2.4 tire in the rear). If you're having an issue with your tires burping, your pressure is too low.Although the tire will be slightly heavier, you will have considerably more grip, especially as the Ardent is very well suited to South African terrain
jimmycool Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 You also need to check if your frame can accommodate a 2.4 at the back without rubbing the chainstays.
Bizkit031 Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 Hi Guys According to the wise internet I should run a 2.4 Upfront with a 2.25 Rear on my Giant Trance. But I am having a sourcing issue for the 2.25 so would it be a stupid idea to run 2.4 front and rear? The weight difference is only 15 grams but when its rotating that could be different... What do you suggest? I run a Wtb vigilante 2.3 front and a Trailboss 2.4 rear and it's fine but then the Vigi is pretty much as wide as the TB on the rear because of its profile,don't always go on what the net says. Rather get something else for the front like a Highroller2 or Minion and leave the Ardent on the rear.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 it's the width of the standard rims that is holding you back here. Whilst you CAN put a bigger volume tyre on, you will have to pump it up higher than normal (30psi plus) in order to keep it on the rim properly. It'll still be better than the 2.25, as higher volume, but due to the 19mm inner width of the P-XC2's you won't feel the full benefit of the larger tyre. But it won't not work.
rad006 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Posted May 10, 2016 As long as you have clearance in your frame, it will work fine (some frames can't fit a 2.4 tire in the rear). If you're having an issue with your tires burping, your pressure is too low.Although the tire will be slightly heavier, you will have considerably more grip, especially as the Ardent is very well suited to South African terrain No the real issue is I am running tubeless with non tubeless tyres so the bead doesn't keep the tyre on..
rad006 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Posted May 10, 2016 it's the width of the standard rims that is holding you back here. Whilst you CAN put a bigger volume tyre on, you will have to pump it up higher than normal (30psi plus) in order to keep it on the rim properly. It'll still be better than the 2.25, as higher volume, but due to the 19mm inner width of the P-XC2's you won't feel the full benefit of the larger tyre. But it won't not work. Now that is very interesting to read...Cr@p what to do now...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 Now that is very interesting to read...Cr@p what to do now...look, I ran WTB wolverine 2.2's (which are ACTUALLY a 2.5 but anyway) on my oooold wheelset, which was a crappy Alex TD20 with 17 / 18mm internal width on a ghetto tubeless setup for a reasonably long time. Yes, I needed to keep it inflated properly otherwise it WOULD burp, but it worked. It'd mainly burp in technical terrain, and when leaned over hard in berms with my not inconsiderate bulk forcing it to burp. As an alternative, a Nobby Nic snakeskin would do the trick. Or an Onza Canis. Canis would get my vote, and you get them in 2.25. Just don't go for the 120TPI version!!!
The expat cyclist Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 I am starting to think that 2.25 is the new mimimum.On Friday I bought two 2.2's and they looked sooooooo narrow all of a sudden.
usxorf Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 I've run 2.4 mountain king and 2.35 hans dampf on the giant rims at about 20-25psi, never had an issue with burping but YMMV. Unless there's something special about ardents in 2.4, it'll work. Now that I've gone wider won't be buying anything narrower than 2.4 for like forever. Trance likes dikwiel tires front and back.
rad006 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Posted May 10, 2016 I've run 2.4 mountain king and 2.35 hans dampf on the giant rims at about 20-25psi, never had an issue with burping but YMMV. Unless there's something special about ardents in 2.4, it'll work. Now that I've gone wider won't be buying anything narrower than 2.4 for like forever. Trance likes dikwiel tires front and back. So you would happily go 2.4 all-round?
usxorf Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 So you would happily go 2.4 all-round?Currently running 2.4 front and back yes.
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