Deep Section Posted November 3, 2008 Share I am doing the sabieX for the first time towards the end of the year. Could anyone advise me on what type of tires I should go with? (I am not after brands names but rather the type of tire for the terrain). I have decided to go tubless. Thanks Deep Section2008-11-03 03:21:02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaisikilist Posted November 3, 2008 Share I did the pre-ride with Conti mountain kings and they were perfect. Rolled nice n fast and gave perfect grip on climbing and descending in the dry and the wet conditions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santacruz rulz Posted November 3, 2008 Share I used Kenda small block 8 and also found they handled the wide variety of terrain - loose rock, sharp shale, tree roots, soft sand, hard pack and mud. Tubeless is definitely the way to go - just make sure you choose tires with strong sidewalls. You don't want to slash a tire at the top of Hartebeesvlakte (always a possibility). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BBi Posted November 3, 2008 Share I prefer the round black ones.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlek Posted November 3, 2008 Share mountain king's will be alright for the time trial would be better if you could get something mud specific for example the Bontrager mud X also there is a lot of mud at the sabie experience so tubeless is a good idea but dont forget the mudguards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted November 3, 2008 Share But then again if it rains like it did last year, tyre choice is immaterial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Section Posted November 3, 2008 Share I used Kenda small block 8 and also found they handled the wide variety of terrain - loose rock' date=' sharp shale, tree roots, soft sand, hard pack and mud.? Tubeless is definitely the way to go - just make sure you choose tires with strong sidewalls.? You don't want to slash a tire at the top of Hartebeesvlakte (always a possibility). [/quote'] Thanks for the advice.I have been seriously considering the Kenda small block 8. My only concern is loose gravel on the climbs and mud (if there is any around at that time of year?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlek Posted November 3, 2008 Share cut cutcut My only concern is loose gravel on the climbs and mud (if there is any around at that time of year?) dont be concerned be very worried!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaisikilist Posted November 3, 2008 Share Small block 8's and mud will be a disaster. Try wet rocks and cornering with them too if you wanna perfect crashing your ass off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Section Posted November 3, 2008 Share cut cutcut My only concern is loose gravel on the climbs and mud (if there is any around at that time of year?) dont be concerned be very worried!!!! Right................. The kenda small block eights are out then! larger Nobs then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlek Posted November 3, 2008 Share cut cutcut My only concern is loose gravel on the climbs and mud (if there is any around at that time of year?) dont be concerned be very worried!!!! Right................. The kenda small block eights are out then! larger Nobs then? Bontrager mud X you wont be sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted November 3, 2008 Share Small block 8's and mud will be a disaster. Try wet rocks and cornering with them too if you wanna perfect crashing your ass off. I perfected that already but in my case I doubt it's a tyre issue .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted November 3, 2008 Share But then again if it rains like it did last year' date=' tyre choice is immaterial. [/quote'] Borrow holy's drop bar toeclips bike, and put slicks on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaisikilist Posted November 3, 2008 Share cut cutcut My only concern is loose gravel on the climbs and mud (if there is any around at that time of year?) dont be concerned be very worried!!!! Right................. The kenda small block eights are out then! larger Nobs then? Bontrager mud X you wont be sorry Unless it ends up being dry and mud free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Unless it ends up being dry and mud free... And that's when the slicks come in to their own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlek Posted November 3, 2008 Share thats why i have two sets of wheels but if you dont have two sets of wheels take two sets of tires it takes me less than half an hour to change both tires if they are tubeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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