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Post by Euan on Feb 1, 2016 21:52:46 GMT
Alright all, what tyre combo would you use out of the following on an all mountain/enduro bike
wtb trail boss 2.25
wtb vigilante 2.35
schwalbe nobby nic pacestar 2.35
schwalbe hans dampf pacestar 2.35
schwalbe hans dampf trailstar 2.35
maxxis ardent exo 2.35
maxxis high roller 2 3c exo 2.3
maxxis minion dhf 2 3c exo 2.3
maxxis shorty 3c exo 2.3
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Post by hodgy on Feb 1, 2016 22:38:49 GMT
Minion front
Ardent rear
Works for me ..but i"m no expert...
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Post by Jan on Feb 1, 2016 22:51:08 GMT
Same as Hodgy, seems a good combo. I had high rollers front and back before this, they seemed to grip better but were dh casings so it was hard work on the climbs.
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Post by andy4d on Feb 2, 2016 5:25:04 GMT
Currently have the minion up front and nic on the rear. I find the nic light, pacey and grippy and got on well with it. That said I am about to change it for an ardent on the rear as its worn out and I wanted to try the ardent after reading good things about it. My ocd hurts having a maxxis up front and a schwable rear. Tut tut......
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Post by ackers on Feb 2, 2016 6:40:09 GMT
Hans dampf all the way grip is amazing
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2016 9:40:14 GMT
I love my HD's but so many don't - strange isn't it?
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Post by marsbarman on Feb 2, 2016 10:45:50 GMT
WTB Warden front and rear for me these winter months. Will probably put a Wolverine on the rear for summer.
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Post by duke on Feb 2, 2016 15:28:40 GMT
same as hodgy, they run brilliantly together, will be going for that combo on my pitch
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Post by Euan on Feb 2, 2016 15:44:27 GMT
Decided to go with the Minion/ardent combo
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2016 11:48:41 GMT
It is a great combination on the Bird.
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Post by adampic2006 on Feb 3, 2016 14:57:44 GMT
HD for me all the way... Grip like no other I've tried, only used them on the 29er though. Pacestar comp on the front and trailstar comp on the rear..
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Post by Euan on Feb 3, 2016 15:18:32 GMT
Decided to go with the Minion/ardent combo What sizes? Both 27.5, 2.25 Ardent and a 2.3 Minion DHF |
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Post by Euan on Feb 3, 2016 15:20:43 GMT
HD for me all the way... Grip like no other I've tried, only used them on the 29er though. Pacestar comp on the front and trailstar comp on the rear.. Never seen anyone use the faster rolling pacestar compound on the front before? Obviously it works for you if you like it but have you tried them the other way around? |
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Post by adampic2006 on Feb 3, 2016 15:24:17 GMT
HD for me all the way... Grip like no other I've tried, only used them on the 29er though. Pacestar comp on the front and trailstar comp on the rear.. Never seen anyone use the faster rolling pacestar compound on the front before? Obviously it works for you if you like it but have you tried them the other way around? Lol its what I meant lol not sure why I wrote it that way round. Grippy softer one on the front harder faster rolling on the rear. Ofc |
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Post by Euan on Feb 3, 2016 15:33:43 GMT
Haha, that's better, I used to be a big fan of the HD trailstar on the front until I washed out one day, changed it for a Magic Mary and never looked back, I do prefer Schwalbe over Maxxis but I feel that they need a tyre somewhere between the HD and the MM before I go back to them.
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Post by notsarkyadam on Feb 6, 2016 9:05:42 GMT
HD's are needlessly heavy for the grip... I'd go with Ardents all round personally... A good all rounder..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 11:45:38 GMT
They are weighty, but work for me on the Chief.
Not sure about an Ardent on the front! My rear on the Zero does tend to slide easy (in a good way though) but on the front it would give me 6 heart attacks, 4 seizures, a couple of anal prolapses and make a bit of poo come out - and that would be before I'd even got off the car park.
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Post by Euan on Feb 6, 2016 11:55:48 GMT
I'd maybe run an Arden on the front if I was sticking to Xcode trails where there isn't much chance of gloop but up here there is no chance of that happening
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Post by adampic2006 on Feb 6, 2016 11:56:00 GMT
I've just swapped my 4.8 inch jumbo Jim's for some on one floaters if that helps.. Heavier than the Jim's but actually grip in the slop... Will swap back once it dries up a bit. Not sure this helps with your choice much haha
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Post by hodgy on Feb 6, 2016 11:57:36 GMT
Nowt wrong with doing a few stretch excercises first Pez ..in fact it's to be applauded..
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Post by Euan on Feb 6, 2016 11:59:33 GMT
I've just swapped my 4.8 inch jumbo Jim's for some on one floaters if that helps.. Heavier than the Jim's but actually grip in the slop... Will swap back once it dries up a bit. Not sure this helps with your choice much haha Hahaha, nope not really, I'd need to buy a new bike first lol anyone tries the Minion SS yet? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 12:10:02 GMT
Yes, Ardent front would be fine for a blue route XC speed machine I reckon. What's a minion SS then Euan? Not heard of that one.
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Post by hodgy on Feb 6, 2016 12:20:06 GMT
Yes, Ardent front would be fine for a blue route XC speed machine I reckon. What's a minion SS then Euan? Not heard of that one. Same as any other minion ..but you get dressed up in a German uniform and shout at everyone you see " get out ov zee way you inferior schwinehund " |
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Post by Euan on Feb 6, 2016 12:24:48 GMT
Yes, Ardent front would be fine for a blue route XC speed machine I reckon. What's a minion SS then Euan? Not heard of that one. It's Maxxis equivalent to Schwalbs Rock Razor, thinking of getting it for a summer tyre |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 12:25:08 GMT
Hodgy yer daft get  Just googled it, looks a good summer tyre, bet it gets interesting with even minimal mud though! |
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