FrikkieMeyer87 Posted May 9, 2017 Share http://i.imgur.com/PJiIu8l.png I would grab two of the 2.2's. Mountain Kings offer decent amount of grip and are fine to run front and rear. With some luck and patience the pair could land here for around R600. Good deal imo. What sorcery is this?! Where is that shop? THIS is the cheapest I've found locally. It's the Mountain King II Protection 26x2.2 which have reinforced sidewalls afaik, but that price you're quoting is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Is the OP not running tubeless? I'm assumimg this because his existing tyres are Maxxis UST. Yup I am running tubeless and will endeavor to continue to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 9, 2017 Share What sorcery is this?! Where is that shop? THIS is the cheapest I've found locally. It's the Mountain King II Protection 26x2.2 which have reinforced sidewalls afaik, but that price you're quoting is amazing! Chain reaction cycles. Ie manna from heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorn_skollie Posted May 9, 2017 Share What sorcery is this?! Where is that shop? THIS is the cheapest I've found locally. It's the Mountain King II Protection 26x2.2 which have reinforced sidewalls afaik, but that price you're quoting is amazing! Hang on. These are the older wire bead variety.Tubeless kopseer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted May 9, 2017 Share Hang on. These are the older wire bead variety.Tubeless kopseer....Hmm, not so much. Lets face it how often do you take the tires off to top up the stans (other less good sealant)? I do mine every 3 to 6 months, and at 6 to 9 months the tires are finished anyway, so use the valve core removal thingy and top it up there. Other than that the only other issue could be the weight because even non-tubeless tires run awesome as tubeless. Naturally discounting the sidewall slash possibilities if you ride like a box. So why not go that cheap route if you are not a racing snake? johannrissik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Nino Posted May 9, 2017 Share Although personally I'm not really a Conti fan I just saw this on Evobikes which seems like quite a sweet deal Continental X-King 26 x 2.2 Pure Grip TubelessIn stockR 450.00 RRP: R 795.00 Save 43% FrikkieMeyer87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted May 9, 2017 Share Hang on. These are the older wire bead variety.Tubeless kopseer....with A compressor or Tank pump they go up quite easy in my experience johannrissik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johannrissik Posted May 9, 2017 Share I think the point of wide rims is to run bigger volume tires without tire roll and burping? Getting 2.1's to fit a 30mm ID rim is going backwards.Backwards is the new forwards, is it not? Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted May 9, 2017 Share Backwards is the new forwards, is it not?Its like a retro progression? We take what is proven and then just disregard it because, well, dam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Although personally I'm not really a Conti fan I just saw this on Evobikes which seems like quite a sweet deal Continental X-King 26 x 2.2 Pure Grip TubelessIn stockR 450.00RRP: R 795.00 Save 43% Yeah I saw and liked these too, but if it's not the protection version the sidewalls are rather flimsy as far as I could read, and it's not screaming "grippy" when I look at it compared to say the Trail King, which looks like it's meant for some wet and wild trails. I'll just stick to my CrossMark's for now. That semi-continuous center line is a bit miffy but it can still go a bit until I find (and can afford) the perfect tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anybody seen george? Posted July 12, 2018 Share This is a great article.Think it points out quite well that there are optimal tire width vs rim width.https://www.pinkbike.com/news/rim-widths-comparison-test-mountain-bike.html30mm rim +- (max) 2.4inch tyre35mm rim > 2.4inch tyreI know its not very scientific but one of the best rim width articles I've read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 12, 2018 Share This is a great article.Think it points out quite well that there are optimal tire width vs rim width.https://www.pinkbike.com/news/rim-widths-comparison-test-mountain-bike.html 30mm rim +- (max) 2.4inch tyre35mm rim > 2.4inch tyre I know its not very scientific but one of the best rim width articles I've read. Erm, except it doesn't actually say THAT. A 2.35 magic mary is bigger than a 2.5 Maxxis WT. So it depends on the tyre's measurements. Unfortunately, one cannot rely on the width rating to determine how big it is, as each company has a different measurement method. 2.6 Spaz is about the same as a 2.5 WT, and about the same as a Mary 2.35 2.6 Maxxis is only ever so slightly wider than a 2.35 Mary... The answer, therefore, is "it depends" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anybody seen george? Posted July 12, 2018 Share Erm, except it doesn't actually say THAT. A 2.35 magic mary is bigger than a 2.5 Maxxis WT. So it depends on the tyre's measurements. Unfortunately, one cannot rely on the width rating to determine how big it is, as each company has a different measurement method. 2.6 Spaz is about the same as a 2.5 WT, and about the same as a Mary 2.35 2.6 Maxxis is only ever so slightly wider than a 2.35 Mary... The answer, therefore, is "it depends"Did you happen to read my last sentence about it not being very scientific... DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 12, 2018 Share Did you happen to read my last sentence about it not being very scientific...I thought that was in reference to the article, seeing as that was the 2nd part of your last sentence noted? Anyway. It depends on the tyres actual width, profile and shape. Not as simple as your assertion of 2.4 this and that. If I misunderstood your post, my bad. Edited July 12, 2018 by Cptmayhem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 12, 2018 Share This is a great article.Think it points out quite well that there are optimal tire width vs rim width.https://www.pinkbike.com/news/rim-widths-comparison-test-mountain-bike.html 30mm rim +- (max) 2.4inch tyre35mm rim > 2.4inch tyre I know its not very scientific but one of the best rim width articles I've read. It is a good article, but it really just proves the old adage - "everything in moderation". My HT is 26" with 23mm ID rims. Schwalbe Magic Mary and Rock Razor tyres in 2.35 look and work perfectly well on those wheels with heaps of grip. The same cant be said for the finicky 2.6 tyres in 27.5 on 30mm rims on my other bike. Those work in a far tighter air pressure range and are prone to squirm if under inflated even a bit. All I take away from this is that you are fine with 30 - 35mm, don't go 40mm and the decider - ride what you've got and don't bother going wider for the sake of it. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, DieselnDust, Odinson and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemmerbal Posted March 23, 2020 Share wrong thread, i posted here in stead. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/178674-rapide-25mm-29r-sl-wheelset/?hl=rapide Edited March 23, 2020 by gemmerbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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