dev null Posted August 2, 2016 Share I'd say Purgatory Front and Ground back. Grid version. Well priced as well. I run this, and has yet to have a problem riding through the winelands with it's massive amounts of devil thorns, as well as some rocky tracks every now and then. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 2, 2016 Share Sounds like a good call. Got to give you my ride for a shock check n service any why. So what about the back? Canis? Lynx? Other? Canis is good, but a tad soft for longer travel bikes unless you're a light rider thanks to no burly sidewalls being available (only the normal XC casing) If there's a FRC casing Canis option, GO FOR IT. Otherwise, Maxxis Aggressor or another Ibex. dev null and T-Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted August 2, 2016 Share Canis is good, but a tad soft for longer travel bikes unless you're a light rider thanks to no burly sidewalls being available (only the normal XC casing) If there's a FRC casing Canis option, GO FOR IT. Otherwise, Maxxis Aggressor or another Ibex. I can concur. My son ran Canis on both wheels and rode for 2 years with that combo doing all his XCO and other races without one issue. The only problem was that the sidewalls were getting porous since we were running it at a low pressure. (1.6 front, 1.8 at the back) T-Bob and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Canis is good, but a tad soft for longer travel bikes unless you're a light rider thanks to no burly sidewalls being available (only the normal XC casing) If there's a FRC casing Canis option, GO FOR IT. Otherwise, Maxxis Aggressor or another Ibex. The Aggressor is a awesome tire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted August 2, 2016 Share Ibex uber alles. 458Exp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT2jp Posted August 2, 2016 Share High Roller 2 Font; Minion DHF Rear.. Martin Zietsman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 2, 2016 Share cross marks front and back in 2.1" non-ust Christofison, Odinson, T-Bob and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted August 2, 2016 Share cross marks front and back in 2.1" non-ust best tyres ever that i've ridden on my road bike Hairy, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, dev null and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 2, 2016 Share High Roller 2 Font; Minion DHF Rear..Other way round, normally... Bizkit031 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 2, 2016 Share Great thread Are there different widths as well? I guess it depends on the rim as well I run standard hoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 2, 2016 Share Great thread Are there different widths as well? I guess it depends on the rim as wellI run standard hoops"standard" being.... And yeah. Ibex comes in 2.25 & 2.4. 2.25 would be great on anything up to 23mm wide, with the 2.4 being ideal on 23mm plus or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted August 2, 2016 Share "standard" being.... And yeah. Ibex comes in 2.25 & 2.4. 2.25 would be great on anything up to 23mm wide, with the 2.4 being ideal on 23mm plus or so... It was a toss up between the AMC wide lightning, those uber wide Smokin' guns or the Spanks. The spanks are okay width @ 25.5 in a world that's gone 30+ crazy. I've always run a 2.3 / 2.4 front depending on manufacturer but haven't stepped away from the WTB combo for about 3 years so hadn't got a clue on what is what in the world of rubber and especially in the 29'r stakes as this isn't a XC rig. Only heard good things about the Onza's ever since Droo showed them to me about 2yrs ago. The Spaz' Purg' and GC get a great write up as well and a bargain for the money (never thought I'd say that about any spam product). Found some wild Rocker'r2's on CRC dang, that is 1.1kgs a tyre. Not that I'm too worried about weight usually but is some resistance training! Struggling to find a Minion 29'r locally but it's 3rd or 4th on the list. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted August 2, 2016 Share It was a toss up between the AMC wide lightning, those uber wide Smokin' guns or the Spanks. The spanks are okay width @ 25.5 in a world that's gone 30+ crazy. I've always run a 2.3 / 2.4 front depending on manufacturer but haven't stepped away from the WTB combo for about 3 years so hadn't got a clue on what is what in the world of rubber and especially in the 29'r stakes as this isn't a XC rig. Only heard good things about the Onza's ever since Droo showed them to me about 2yrs ago. The Spaz' Purg' and GC get a great write up as well and a bargain for the money (never thought I'd say that about any spam product). Found some wild Rocker'r2's on CRC dang, that is 1.1kgs a tyre. Not that I'm too worried about weight usually but is some resistance training! Struggling to find a Minion 29'r locally but it's 3rd or 4th on the list. You were warned! I used to love Spez rubber, but in hindsight, the Control casings are rubbish and they are very prone to sidewall damage. With my current Michelin Wild Grip'R / Race'R combo, punctures or sidewall damage doesn't factor into my riding. Quite liberating, really. T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 2, 2016 Share https://www.specialized.com/za/en/components/butcher-grid-2bliss-ready/105932 https://www.specialized.com/za/en/components/ground-control-grid-2bliss-ready/105753 T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted August 2, 2016 Share Canis is good, but a tad soft for longer travel bikes unless you're a light rider thanks to no burly sidewalls being available (only the normal XC casing) If there's a FRC casing Canis option, GO FOR IT. Otherwise, Maxxis Aggressor or another Ibex. Canis FRC will be a thing at the end of the month I'm told. But that's also when the Aggressor, Minion SS and Shorty are due, so you'll be spoiled for choice. T-Bob and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 2, 2016 Share "standard" being.... And yeah. Ibex comes in 2.25 & 2.4. 2.25 would be great on anything up to 23mm wide, with the 2.4 being ideal on 23mm plus or so... Thanx MM Standard is the name I give to my Anthem's factory rimme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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