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Post by Rlo80 on May 22, 2016 16:00:32 GMT
So, I've been running the Hans Dampf 2.25 front and rear (top spec, more draggy)...they feel good, never really failed on me in terms of grip...in fact they are probably a bit too draggy sometimes...
Just had a look at them now and noticed a lot of the side nobbly bits are cracking...that's a bit sh1t really!?
I've got a Maxxis HR II 2.3 and a Ikon MaxxSpeed 2.35 i got from a friend as new...thinking about maybe swapping these for the "summer"...just not sure if i would be doing a good thing or not?
Any thoughts?
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Post by notsarkyadam on May 22, 2016 16:30:15 GMT
They say the HD's are one of the best all season combos... For me I'd prefer to have a summer and winter tyre. i hate my HR on the rear! It'll be going on the front, as we're getting 3 months of Sahara temperatures.. (Apparently) I'm going for a 2,25 Crossmark on the rear. Should be very fast, until the damp comes..
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Post by Rlo80 on May 22, 2016 16:45:47 GMT
That's what I'm thinking now the weather is getting a bit dryer...save the HD for the mud later in the year and put the HRII on the front with the MaxxSpeed Ikon on the rear...should make it go fast and less draggy! I can always give it a try I guess and get a feel for it! In a few weeks it is due to get a Stans top up, so I might just do it then!
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Post by Rlo80 on May 22, 2016 16:47:54 GMT
Thanks Malamute...coming from you, a weight-weenie, strava-God, it gives me more confidence! Lol
Later when winter arrives, I can always buy a Magic Mary for the front and run the HD's on the rear!
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 7:50:04 GMT
A lot of Schwalbe tyres have had this problem with cracking - had it on my HD's too. However, none of them actually came away so it was fine.
Currently got the MM and Nobby Nic (2.35)combo on the Chief and DHF Minion/Ardent(2.25) on the Bird - both excellent combo's, imo.
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Post by lowcogger on May 23, 2016 14:06:19 GMT
this thread could go on forever,tyre choice is very subjective. I`ve currently still got the winter choice on,hans front and rear.last summer I ran ardent rear with minion front and found them a good combo till things got a bit muddy and had zero grip on the back.when I had the cotic I was running onza ibex f and r and would deffo use them again. horses for courses Rodney..............  |
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Post by beansontoast on May 23, 2016 16:57:42 GMT
Did i just get the wrong Hans Dampf? Mine is 2.35 and shit in the mud. Has washed out on me and put me down and several other times been close to. In the dry it's ok. Which makes me wonder why people use it as a winter tyre. Couldn't wait to get Hans Damph off my bike.. For the reasons you said! |
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Post by Rlo80 on May 23, 2016 17:12:43 GMT
Did i just get the wrong Hans Dampf? Mine is 2.35 and shit in the mud. Has washed out on me and put me down and several other times been close to. In the dry it's ok. Which makes me wonder why people use it as a winter tyre. Ive noticed a massive difference on them, depending on the psi! Anything above 30 and they become quite sketchy! Run them at 27 rear, 25 front and they are quite good...albeit more draggy... |
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Post by beansontoast on May 23, 2016 17:42:35 GMT
God knows what PSI was in mine.. Whatever it was, they were crap lol
Strange really as a lot of people rate they highly..
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Post by notsarkyadam on May 23, 2016 17:48:28 GMT
Did i just get the wrong Hans Dampf? Mine is 2.35 and shit in the mud. Has washed out on me and put me down and several other times been close to. In the dry it's ok. Which makes me wonder why people use it as a winter tyre. I'm not a fan of HDs either... |
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Post by Rlo80 on May 23, 2016 17:53:40 GMT
God knows what PSI was in mine.. Whatever it was, they were crap lol Strange really as a lot of people rate they highly.. i know what you mean...the reviews are good too!?... ...wait a minute...a tart like you doesn't have that fancy digital psi gauge??? disappointing really...lol |
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Post by beansontoast on May 23, 2016 17:55:51 GMT
God knows what PSI was in mine.. Whatever it was, they were crap lol Strange really as a lot of people rate they highly.. i know what you mean...the reviews are good too!?... ...wait a minute...a tart like you doesn't have that fancy digital psi gauge??? disappointing really...lol Hahahahahahahahahahahaha... Mate, you have no idea how funny that is.. |
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Post by notsarkyadam on May 23, 2016 18:03:27 GMT
God knows what PSI was in mine.. Whatever it was, they were crap lol Strange really as a lot of people rate they highly.. i know what you mean...the reviews are good too!?... ...wait a minute...a tart like you doesn't have that fancy digital psi gauge??? disappointing really...lol I know a Rugely man that does.. Mentioning no names but his name starts with P and ends with Ez |
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Post by Rlo80 on May 23, 2016 18:09:18 GMT
that's really ghey isn't it...?!
cough cough....
...love mine!? lol
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 18:24:23 GMT
i know what you mean...the reviews are good too!?... ...wait a minute...a tart like you doesn't have that fancy digital psi gauge??? disappointing really...lol Hahahahahahahahahahahaha... Mate, you have no idea how funny that is..  |
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