trailrider Posted May 21, 2009 Share I got a 2.2 Mountain King foldable from Northcliff cycles for R480 if I recall correctly. I then went the ghetto tubeless route which cost me about R50 for the BMX tube and R280 for the Stans, now that Stans should last me plenty tyres, also from Northcliff Cycles. So doing front & rear will cost me about R1150 which I'm doing over a few months as I'm still running my old High Roller out back. As for the MK I really like it and will run them for a while yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 21, 2009 Share I got a 2.2 Mountain King foldable from Northcliff cycles for R480 if I recall correctly. I then went the ghetto tubeless route which cost me about R50 for the BMX tube and R280 for the Stans' date=' now that Stans should last me plenty tyres, also from Northcliff Cycles. So doing front & rear will cost me about R1150 which I'm doing over a few months as I'm still running my old High Roller out back. As for the MK I really like it and will run them for a while yet.[/quote'] Good answer. Thanks. Now: using the 20" bmx tube. do you literally just stretch the tube over the rim to cover the spoke nipples? I would obviously need to split the tube? Keeping the schraeder valve? And then you pour the sealant in the tyre and then pump it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 21, 2009 Share You get normal wire bead = R250 at the MTN bike park (sidewall is as thick as cheap roadbike tures) normal foldable Protection foldable with Black chilli compund (thick sidewalls) UST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted May 21, 2009 Share If you are not looking at UST Conti's look at Sports Direct. They have fairly good prices on the Mountain Kings. I have just ordered UST Race and Mountain Kings from CRC based on advice from Andrew McLean - he rode Mountain King front' date=' Race King back for epic and did not have problems with them. [/quote'] Imagine a Bikeshop owner recomending getting stuff from CRC We need more people like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach7-7 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Conti M'Kings are really great tyres. If you are not racing competitively and enjoy weekend trail riding, (weight not being an issue) then the 2.4" would probably suit you better. Conti's are known to be a bit undersized ( especially the UST versions) so the 2.4" will give you more volume mainly due to the increased profile of the tyre. I think my brother payed around R280-00 per tyre for the 2.4"s tube version. Overall, a great all round tyre with great control and good rolling resistance. I run them in 2.2" UST's for XC race and can't complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted May 21, 2009 Share Hey Mach7-7 Shouldnt you be in the water? Nice name bro. Those boards were awsome. Welcome to the Hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach7-7 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Hey, Thanks alot man. Ja, u are right, I was once in the water riding a morey.... I now prefer the awesome sport of Mountain biking, don't have to look over my shoulder for any sharks! Thanks again for the welcome,Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailrider Posted May 21, 2009 Share I got a 2.2 Mountain King foldable from Northcliff cycles for R480 if I recall correctly. I then went the ghetto tubeless route which cost me about R50 for the BMX tube and R280 for the?Stans' date=' now that Stans should last me plenty tyres, also from Northcliff Cycles. ? So doing front & rear will cost me about R1150 which I'm doing over a few months as I'm still running my old High Roller out back. ? As?for the MK I really like it and will run them for a while yet.[/quote']Good answer. Thanks.Now: using the 20" bmx tube. do you literally just stretch the tube over the rim to cover the spoke nipples? I would obviously need to split the tube?Keeping the schraeder valve?And then you pour the sealant in the tyre and then pump it up? Hi Ryan, sorry for the late reply - paying the bills, some of them. Have a look at this link https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=24545&KW=cheap+tubeless BigBen explains it very well with pics aswell. I followed these instructions, but didn't split the tube down the centre, I used Conti Compact 20 Slim tubes with Presta valves which I split either side of the midline (if that makes sense) and didn't need to trim the tube afterwards. The tyre bead seats on the tube though. Lots of soapy suds help the tyre to seat properly. Add a cup of sealant and pump like crazy, a track pump worked perfectly well. I went for Stans based on what I read and heard, but I'm sure the other products are also good, it's important to follow the advice on Stans' website regarding the rotation of the wheel and resting it on a bucket or the like for the non UST tyrewall to seal properly. Been a coupla weeks now and no problems. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 22, 2009 Share So I just popped in to Cycle Tech in Kyalami. (right next door to our office, very cool). Managed to get 2 MK 2.2 folding for R230-00 each and two tubes. 230 +230 + 55 + 55 = R570. Good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterThanFast Posted May 23, 2009 Share The 2.2 comes up a bit on the small size narrower than a 2.1Xmarkget the 2.4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebynine Posted May 25, 2009 Share I personally run a Mountain king 2.4 up front and a 2.2 Race king on the rear... Never have a problem with grip!!! in rain or shine, Big tyres are the way to go, If I had room on my road bike I'd run 28c tyres but alas I have to make do with skinny 25's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 25, 2009 Share I bought the 2.2's on friday. fitted them on friday night and tested them out on saturday on the spruit. Fantastic tyres. Made me wonder why i used Hutchy Pythons for so long. Plenty grip and cushion. super stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 25, 2009 Share Ryan, they are nice but not as nice as Maxxis Ignitors. Very much the same tread design but I can just not get the confidence cornering on the Contis as when I had the Ignitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebynine Posted May 25, 2009 Share Ryan' date=' they are nice but not as nice as Maxxis Ignitors. Very much the same tread design but I can just not get the confidence cornering on the Contis as when I had the Ignitors.[/quote'] What pressure you running them at? Cuz I've found that the Conti's have a sweet spot at 2bar less and they feel like they roll too much and too hard and they slide... Try varying the pressure to suit you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100Tours Posted May 25, 2009 Share I really like the Maxxis ignitors, but I really really like the Maxxis Monorails if you want my 2c worth. standard tyres, tubeless conversions -I may be completely out of touch but I'd expect you'll come in around R600 a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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