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Flow-Rider

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I am probably a bit prejudice due to my riding style and my local trail conditions but I like the 2.35 Maxxis Igniters as an all rounder. They sort of do everything at a Medium level like in the wet, dust, rocks and the weight isn't too bad. They are not the fastest rolling tyre but not the slowest either. I have tried some of the exotic tyres and yes they excel in a certain area like no other tyre but for everyday use they seem to have one major downfall in one way or another. I have just tried a Racing Ralph and a High Roller 2 and by the 4th ride they are starting to split in the side knobs of both tyres.
 
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freeriding

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from the tread, the ikon won't be any good in lil muddy conditions. Very dense and low height knobs. (they will clog in mud)

maybe rocket ron will be a better all rounder, but then again, it will have a short life span.

:mmph:

what about ardent race?
 
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Ivan

Ivan

Eats Squid
Has anyone tried a 29" DHR2 on the front? I am looking for recommendations tubeless 29" tyre around the 800g mark for Trail riding.
 
moman

moman

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Ivan said:
Has anyone tried a 29" DHR2 on the front? I am looking for recommendations tubeless 29" tyre around the 800g mark for Trail riding.
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Me! It's become my front tyre of choice. Ridden it in all sorts of conditions and its delivered. Just change the rear tyre based on conditions.

Faster rolling I might go an ardent 2.4 and more grip I might go a Dhf but for an all around tyre at a good weight I'm sold.
 
Ivan

Ivan

Eats Squid
moman said:
Me! It's become my front tyre of choice. Ridden it in all sorts of conditions and its delivered. Just change the rear tyre based on conditions.

Faster rolling I might go an ardent 2.4 and more grip I might go a Dhf but for an all around tyre at a good weight I'm sold.
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Cheers moman!

Does the 2.4 ardent have a vague area when you lean over before the side knobs bite?
 
ktastrphe

ktastrphe

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Ivan said:
Has anyone tried a 29" DHR2 on the front? I am looking for recommendations tubeless 29" tyre around the 800g mark for Trail riding.
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I'm another as well. I run them on both my duallies and sometimes on my hard tail, have found them a good all round front tyre. Tried dhf and it was too heavy and slow, hr2 didn't quite have the grip on the corners for my riding style
 
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slimjim1

Fat boomers cloggin' ma leaderboard
mitchy_ said:
spesh butcher control is 810g. i'm really liking mine so far.
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+1. You cant corner them as hard as a DHF cos the sidewalls are a tad flimsier and the side knobs aren't as robust but for general trail mincing the grip is there.
 
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FrankSt

Squid
Took the new DHF 650B 2.5 WT out for 2 rides, grip for days. Noticeable difference coming from 2.3 DHRII on loose over hard pack.
 
teK--

teK--

Eats Squid
iUDEX_nCr said:
how are you finding that combination? I used to like my rear to be really fast rolling and loose... but beginning to change my mind.



I'm running the same combo. What rims are you running?
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I love it. I prefer grip than fast rolling as I tend to ride steep loose terrain more than epic XC marathons. LB Carbon rims 30mm internal width.


ForkinGreat said:
Would that DHF 2.5 WT work ok with a Flow Ex rim? (25.5mm inside, 29.1 outer, I think.)
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It would work but would be overkill and unnecessary weight. Imagine the tread would be very rounded and you would have to lean a lot to get the corner knobs to engage. Better off running the 2.3.
 
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alex1019

Cannon Fodder
Tyre Recommendation

Hi All,

I was just wondering, if you could help a out newbie.

I have just bought a Trek X Caliber 7 29er, my first ever mountain bike. Being totally new to the sport, I was wondering which tyres you guys could recommend? Apparently, my rims are 19mm (could be wrong); I am after something grippy rather then for speed.

I currently ride at Red Hill & Plenty Gorge, and hoping to eventually go to the You Yangs.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Alex
 
ForkinGreat

ForkinGreat

Knows his Brassica oleracea
Ivan said:
I might end up having to get a Butcher, cause I can't find any stores with a 29x2.3 DHR2 EXO TR 3C
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Good call, they grip pretty darn well. I'm running Butcher Control front on my 26er. I expect the 29er version to be the same.
they are basically a single ply minion DHF clone.
Pushys should be re-stocking DHR2 in 3C EXO TR 29er when they get back to work, I would say. might have to ring around a bit...

teK-- said:
It would work but would be overkill and unnecessary weight. Imagine the tread would be very rounded and you would have to lean a lot to get the corner knobs to engage. Better off running the 2.3.
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Yeah, thought that might be the case. cheers :yo:
 
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crim 87

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iUDEX_nCr said:
how are you finding that combination? I used to like my rear to be really fast rolling and loose... but beginning to change my mind.



I'm running the same combo. What rims are you running?
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nextie carbon 30mm external am version dt swiss 350 hubs and cx ray spokes with brass nipples loving the combo !!!!!
 
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