Hey guys,
Well i thought that seeing ive asked for new tyre advice. It would be handy to make some sort of a sticky to put up the top of the xc forum. It is just going to be a general thing with a template or you can send all your stuff to me and ill put it in a template.
Seeing this took off so well, why dont we add roadie tyres in here aswell, sure there isnt much option but its good so we all know which tyres are performers and which tyres just arent upto scratches.
Would just be something like:
Tyre:
Strength:
Weakness:
Weight:
Bottom line:
Very similar to the template on www.mtbr.com. I thought this would be a good resource to come and look at when contemplating new tyre choice.
Ill get this started
Tyre: Hutchinson Python Airlight 2.00"
Strengths: The tyre rolls extremely well, minimal rolling resistance with good grip on dry hardpack, however definately not a mud tyre
Weakness: Not that greatest corner tyre.
Weight: 485g
Bottom Line: Great fast tyre, however it is a poor choice as a front tyre. Great rear tyre long lasting.
Tyre: Maxxis Crossmark 2.10"
Strengths: Low rolling resistance, Corners well
Weakness: Isn't so great on gravel, tends to flick stones up at the bike
Weight:570g
Bottom Line: Great tyre so far, only time will tell how well it lasts as a front tyre. But no complaints as yet
Tyre: Michelin Wildgripper Comp 1.95"
Strengths: Sheds mud particularly well, handles well in dry and wet coniditions.
Weakness: The tyre didn't seem to cope to well being used as a rear tyre when being ridden to a from the trails.
Weight:482g
Bottom Line: Great tyre when used as a front tyre,. Would buy again for use in wet muddy conditions.
If you have anything to add to this tyre chart, please pm me and ill place it in this post.
Cheers
Chris
Well i thought that seeing ive asked for new tyre advice. It would be handy to make some sort of a sticky to put up the top of the xc forum. It is just going to be a general thing with a template or you can send all your stuff to me and ill put it in a template.
Seeing this took off so well, why dont we add roadie tyres in here aswell, sure there isnt much option but its good so we all know which tyres are performers and which tyres just arent upto scratches.
Would just be something like:
Tyre:
Strength:
Weakness:
Weight:
Bottom line:
Very similar to the template on www.mtbr.com. I thought this would be a good resource to come and look at when contemplating new tyre choice.
Ill get this started
Tyre: Hutchinson Python Airlight 2.00"
Strengths: The tyre rolls extremely well, minimal rolling resistance with good grip on dry hardpack, however definately not a mud tyre
Weakness: Not that greatest corner tyre.
Weight: 485g
Bottom Line: Great fast tyre, however it is a poor choice as a front tyre. Great rear tyre long lasting.
Tyre: Maxxis Crossmark 2.10"
Strengths: Low rolling resistance, Corners well
Weakness: Isn't so great on gravel, tends to flick stones up at the bike
Weight:570g
Bottom Line: Great tyre so far, only time will tell how well it lasts as a front tyre. But no complaints as yet
Tyre: Michelin Wildgripper Comp 1.95"
Strengths: Sheds mud particularly well, handles well in dry and wet coniditions.
Weakness: The tyre didn't seem to cope to well being used as a rear tyre when being ridden to a from the trails.
Weight:482g
Bottom Line: Great tyre when used as a front tyre,. Would buy again for use in wet muddy conditions.
If you have anything to add to this tyre chart, please pm me and ill place it in this post.
Cheers
Chris
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