+1 for the Nobby Nic USTs. I ran them all year for everything, OR and CA riding mostly, and they were great.
Certainly my current favorite "Do Everything" tire.
AnimationMentor.com
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On Jan 28, 2012, at 10:02 AM, eric aldinger wrote:
> I use the Schwalbe Nobby Nic UST. They are a heavier casing, but I use them for trail riding and racing in all conditions.
>
Share,
Great way to provide feedback, I especially appreciate you mentioning
your size and weight. I makes perfect sense why lighter casing tires
were mostly unsatisfactory.
I wish everyone followed your example, it makes the information so much
more useful. That's another reason why I also like the Dirt Rag reviews,
each tester is required to include the same basic information in the
article.
Rick
Rick Johnson
Bend Oregon
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On 1/28/2012 11:00 AM, Shane Gibson wrote:
>
> Ah ... yes ... the burning question we'd all love to have answered
> with "Tire X is the right one!". In the last decade of recreational
> mountain biking and racing, I've probably gone through 15 different
> tires. Just when you think you've nailed down a tire combo/type that
> works - the manufacturers have to tweak it, drop that line, add a
> different tread pattern ... screw the great order of the tire world.
>
> Some notes from my riding experiences. However, I'm 6'3", 210 lbs - a
> very aggressive XC rider (no DH), so my size and what I like are going
> to be far different than the original poster. Some general notes
>
> * sadly - I haven't found a Continental MTB tire I like yet
> * in fact, the current crop of Conti's scare the SH*T out of me
> * WTB makes good all around tires (or used to, haven't ridden recent
> versions), but they tend to be heavy
> * Kenda Nevegals seemed like good all 'rounders too, but pack up in
> muddy conditions
>
> Specific feedback:
>
> On my Huckleberry hardtail 29er - for a lightweight XC race set, I ran
> the following:
>
> Continental Race King 2.0 front
> Kenda Karma L3R Pro 1.9" rear
>
> I love the guy who recommended these to me. Good thing - I'd have
> shot him dead on the spot if this was my only interaction with him. I
> raced these at the High Cascade 100 last year. I washed the front
> tire out 7 times on loose corners. I carefully kept lowering the
> pressure to try and get them to hook up. But these are incredibly
> lightweight thin casings - and I was afraid to drop any lower than 25
> psi with these - for fear of rolling them right off the rims. I
> crashed 4 of those times. Not confidence inspiring. The Karma seemed
> to be a fine tire on the rear, it required a lot more finesse to keep
> it hooked up, but it would stay hooked up if you were careful.
> Continental should be ashamed of themselves for releasing the Race King.
>
> I switched these to a set of Specialized Captain Pros. Big difference
> in weight. The Captain's seemed to hook up and not wash out the front
> end - handled pretty well in diverse conditions. But - I haven't run
> them in the mud, so I'm not sure how they'd pack up or handle the mud.
>
> On my Specialized S-Works Epic 26er - I've run a number of
> combinations of tires. The ones I can remember and how they handled
> are as follows:
>
> WTB Weriwolf 2.1" front/rear - all around good tire, rolls fast,
> handles mixed terrain riding well, but doesn't like mud - packs up
> quickly - I ran sets of these for 4 years on my bike - the worked
> pretty darned well
>
> WTB Velociraptor 2.3" front/rear - great traction, very confidence
> inspiring, hold their lines well, handle a wide range of tire
> pressures gracefully - heavy as all get out, but I could count on them
> to hook up in almost anything - handled mud pretty well; but I
> wouldn't call them a mud tire.
>
> Kenda Nevegals - front/rear (I forget size; probably around 2.1" - I
> don't believe in wider tires in general) - great traction, very
> confidence inspiring, handled predictably - a mix of casing weights to
> pick from - I tended to run the heavier casings - tend to be very
> sensitive to getting the tire pressure just right to get the traction
> quality out of them
>
> Continental X-King 2.2" front/rear - I ABSOLUTELY HATE these tires -
> I had to run them down to 18 PSI before they'd finally start hooking
> up and holding traction - they completely sucked - and at 18 psi - I
> am absolutely certain it's only a matter of time before I would roll
> them off the rim and kill myself - once again (IMO) - Shame on
> Continental ...
>
> During the time I rode with the Conti X-Kings, several of the guys
> around me were riding the Schwalbe Nobby Nic's. These guys were
> hooking up, loving the traction and control. So I yanked my X-Kings
> off and put Schwalbe Nobby Nic's on - I haven't ridden the bike sine
> doing that (they just went on Thursday night). But, I have high hopes
> since 3 of the 5 other guys around me had these on their rides, and
> they had no issues with traction on hard packed, rocky, rooty, wet and
> slick, muddy and thick ... we'll see how they hold up for me.
>
> Best of luck!
>
> ~~shane
>
> --
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>
>
> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:02 AM, eric aldinger > wrote:
>
> I use the Schwalbe Nobby Nic UST. They are a heavier casing, but I
> use them for trail riding and racing in all conditions.
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 9:28 AM, Brady Brady > wrote:
>
> +1 on Nevegals != mud tire.
>
> Brady
>
> On Jan 28, 2012, at 7:12 AM, "Brian Baumann"
> > wrote:
>
>> Two sets of tires is the way to go if you have the cash.
>> IMO-Nevegals are not a good option for mud as they tend to
>> pack up, and they are slow rollers. I like the offerings
>> from Schwalbe. Check out their websites and read up on the
>> descriptions. I like the Rocket Rons for dry and am
>> interested in trying the Dirty Dans for mud. Once in a while
>> you can find a deal on a set on ebay. You can go with
>> different tires from and rear, which of course depends on
>> your preferences.
>>
>> Continental also make some great new tires, as does Maxxis.
>>
>> B
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> *From:* Maggie Rising > >
>> *To:* obra@list.obra.org
>> *Sent:* Friday, January 27, 2012 6:32 PM
>> *Subject:* [OBRA Chat] mt. bike tire recommendations
>>
>> I'm looking for recommendations for mt. bike tires from folks
>> out there who have more experience than I do. . . which is
>> pretty much everyone. I ride a 26-er, currently with
>> continental king race, I think. They're worn out, and I keep
>> going by the bike shop to buy new tires but get option
>> madness combined with this sense that I'm trying to make a
>> decision without the right information (i.e.., without
>> experience).
>> Some races this year will be muddy, others will be dusty
>> or hard-packed. Should I have two tires for those opposite
>> conditions? What's the trade-off?
>> Is it worth it to have one tread in front and another
>> tread in back.
>> If I go with a lighter tread, am I going to be spinning
>> wildly at Mudslinger? (assuming it lives up to its name)
>> Which tire will make me a fearless endurance queen?!
>> Oh, and I'll be going tubeless on Mavics.
>> Thanks in advance for your insight and advice.
>> Maggie
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Ah ... yes ... the burning question we'd all love to have answered with
"Tire X is the right one!". In the last decade of recreational mountain
biking and racing, I've probably gone through 15 different tires. Just
when you think you've nailed down a tire combo/type that works - the
manufacturers have to tweak it, drop that line, add a different tread
pattern ... screw the great order of the tire world.
Some notes from my riding experiences. However, I'm 6'3", 210 lbs - a very
aggressive XC rider (no DH), so my size and what I like are going to be far
different than the original poster. Some general notes
* sadly - I haven't found a Continental MTB tire I like yet
* in fact, the current crop of Conti's scare the SH*T out of me
* WTB makes good all around tires (or used to, haven't ridden recent
versions), but they tend to be heavy
* Kenda Nevegals seemed like good all 'rounders too, but pack up in muddy
conditions
Specific feedback:
On my Huckleberry hardtail 29er - for a lightweight XC race set, I ran the
following:
Continental Race King 2.0 front
Kenda Karma L3R Pro 1.9" rear
I love the guy who recommended these to me. Good thing - I'd have shot him
dead on the spot if this was my only interaction with him. I raced these
at the High Cascade 100 last year. I washed the front tire out 7 times on
loose corners. I carefully kept lowering the pressure to try and get them
to hook up. But these are incredibly lightweight thin casings - and I was
afraid to drop any lower than 25 psi with these - for fear of rolling them
right off the rims. I crashed 4 of those times. Not confidence inspiring.
The Karma seemed to be a fine tire on the rear, it required a lot more
finesse to keep it hooked up, but it would stay hooked up if you were
careful. Continental should be ashamed of themselves for releasing the
Race King.
I switched these to a set of Specialized Captain Pros. Big difference in
weight. The Captain's seemed to hook up and not wash out the front end -
handled pretty well in diverse conditions. But - I haven't run them in the
mud, so I'm not sure how they'd pack up or handle the mud.
On my Specialized S-Works Epic 26er - I've run a number of combinations of
tires. The ones I can remember and how they handled are as follows:
WTB Weriwolf 2.1" front/rear - all around good tire, rolls fast, handles
mixed terrain riding well, but doesn't like mud - packs up quickly - I ran
sets of these for 4 years on my bike - the worked pretty darned well
WTB Velociraptor 2.3" front/rear - great traction, very confidence
inspiring, hold their lines well, handle a wide range of tire pressures
gracefully - heavy as all get out, but I could count on them to hook up in
almost anything - handled mud pretty well; but I wouldn't call them a mud
tire.
Kenda Nevegals - front/rear (I forget size; probably around 2.1" - I
don't believe in wider tires in general) - great traction, very confidence
inspiring, handled predictably - a mix of casing weights to pick from - I
tended to run the heavier casings - tend to be very sensitive to getting
the tire pressure just right to get the traction quality out of them
Continental X-King 2.2" front/rear - I ABSOLUTELY HATE these tires - I
had to run them down to 18 PSI before they'd finally start hooking up and
holding traction - they completely sucked - and at 18 psi - I am absolutely
certain it's only a matter of time before I would roll them off the rim and
kill myself - once again (IMO) - Shame on Continental ...
During the time I rode with the Conti X-Kings, several of the guys around
me were riding the Schwalbe Nobby Nic's. These guys were hooking up,
loving the traction and control. So I yanked my X-Kings off and put
Schwalbe Nobby Nic's on - I haven't ridden the bike sine doing that (they
just went on Thursday night). But, I have high hopes since 3 of the 5
other guys around me had these on their rides, and they had no issues with
traction on hard packed, rocky, rooty, wet and slick, muddy and thick ...
we'll see how they hold up for me.
Best of luck!
~~shane
--
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On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:02 AM, eric aldinger wrote:
> I use the Schwalbe Nobby Nic UST. They are a heavier casing, but I use
> them for trail riding and racing in all conditions.
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 9:28 AM, Brady Brady wrote:
>
>> +1 on Nevegals != mud tire.
>>
>> Brady
>>
>> On Jan 28, 2012, at 7:12 AM, "Brian Baumann"
>> wrote:
>>
>> Two sets of tires is the way to go if you have the cash.
>> IMO-Nevegals are not a good option for mud as they tend to pack up, and
>> they are slow rollers. I like the offerings from Schwalbe. Check out
>> their websites and read up on the descriptions. I like the Rocket Rons for
>> dry and am interested in trying the Dirty Dans for mud. Once in a while
>> you can find a deal on a set on ebay. You can go with different tires from
>> and rear, which of course depends on your preferences.
>>
>> Continental also make some great new tires, as does Maxxis.
>>
>> B
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Maggie Rising
>> *To:* obra@list.obra.org
>> *Sent:* Friday, January 27, 2012 6:32 PM
>> *Subject:* [OBRA Chat] mt. bike tire recommendations
>>
>> I'm looking for recommendations for mt. bike tires from folks out there
>> who have more experience than I do. . . which is pretty much everyone. I
>> ride a 26-er, currently with continental king race, I think. They're worn
>> out, and I keep going by the bike shop to buy new tires but get option
>> madness combined with this sense that I'm trying to make a decision without
>> the right information (i.e.., without experience).
>> Some races this year will be muddy, others will be dusty or
>> hard-packed. Should I have two tires for those opposite conditions?
>> What's the trade-off?
>> Is it worth it to have one tread in front and another tread in back.
>> If I go with a lighter tread, am I going to be spinning wildly at
>> Mudslinger? (assuming it lives up to its name)
>> Which tire will make me a fearless endurance queen?!
>> Oh, and I'll be going tubeless on Mavics.
>> Thanks in advance for your insight and advice.
>> Maggie
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+1 on the noby nic. Awesome tire.
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I use the Schwalbe Nobby Nic UST. They are a heavier casing, but I use them
for trail riding and racing in all conditions.
On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 9:28 AM, Brady Brady wrote:
> +1 on Nevegals != mud tire.
>
> Brady
>
> On Jan 28, 2012, at 7:12 AM, "Brian Baumann"
> wrote:
>
> Two sets of tires is the way to go if you have the cash. IMO-Nevegals
> are not a good option for mud as they tend to pack up, and they are slow
> rollers. I like the offerings from Schwalbe. Check out their websites and
> read up on the descriptions. I like the Rocket Rons for dry and am
> interested in trying the Dirty Dans for mud. Once in a while you can find
> a deal on a set on ebay. You can go with different tires from and rear,
> which of course depends on your preferences.
>
> Continental also make some great new tires, as does Maxxis.
>
> B
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Maggie Rising
> *To:* obra@list.obra.org
> *Sent:* Friday, January 27, 2012 6:32 PM
> *Subject:* [OBRA Chat] mt. bike tire recommendations
>
> I'm looking for recommendations for mt. bike tires from folks out there
> who have more experience than I do. . . which is pretty much everyone. I
> ride a 26-er, currently with continental king race, I think. They're worn
> out, and I keep going by the bike shop to buy new tires but get option
> madness combined with this sense that I'm trying to make a decision without
> the right information (i.e.., without experience).
> Some races this year will be muddy, others will be dusty or
> hard-packed. Should I have two tires for those opposite conditions?
> What's the trade-off?
> Is it worth it to have one tread in front and another tread in back.
> If I go with a lighter tread, am I going to be spinning wildly at
> Mudslinger? (assuming it lives up to its name)
> Which tire will make me a fearless endurance queen?!
> Oh, and I'll be going tubeless on Mavics.
> Thanks in advance for your insight and advice.
> Maggie
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Brady
On Jan 28, 2012, at 7:12 AM, "Brian Baumann" > wrote:
Two sets of tires is the way to go if you have the cash. IMO-Nevegals are not a good option for mud as they tend to pack up, and they are slow rollers. I like the offerings from Schwalbe. Check out their websites and read up on the descriptions. I like the Rocket Rons for dry and am interested in trying the Dirty Dans for mud. Once in a while you can find a deal on a set on ebay. You can go with different tires from and rear, which of course depends on your preferences.
Continental also make some great new tires, as does Maxxis.
B
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Subject: [OBRA Chat] mt. bike tire recommendations
I'm looking for recommendations for mt. bike tires from folks out there who have more experience than I do. . . which is pretty much everyone. I ride a 26-er, currently with continental king race, I think. They're worn out, and I keep going by the bike shop to buy new tires but get option madness combined with this sense that I'm trying to make a decision without the right information (i.e.., without experience).
Some races this year will be muddy, others will be dusty or hard-packed. Should I have two tires for those opposite conditions? What's the trade-off?
Is it worth it to have one tread in front and another tread in back.
If I go with a lighter tread, am I going to be spinning wildly at Mudslinger? (assuming it lives up to its name)
Which tire will make me a fearless endurance queen?!
Oh, and I'll be going tubeless on Mavics.
Thanks in advance for your insight and advice.
Maggie
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Two sets of tires is the way to go if you have the cash.
Mud tires are useful for more than just races
On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 7:29 PM, wrote:
> Horners was the only "muddy" race last year. Mudslinger was pretty dry and all the races in Bend are dry. So just mud tires are not going to do you a lot of good.
>
> Scott
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Horners was the only "muddy" race last year. Mudslinger was pretty dry and all the races in Bend are dry. So just mud tires are not going to do you a lot of good.
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Might as well run mud tires, Oregon's mountain bike season is pretty much
over by the time it's dry enough for something else. I second the Nevegals,
and also like the Maxxis Ignitor, which is a little lighter but still works
outstanding in the mud of Horning's.
Craig Austin
On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Rick Johnson wrote:
> Most serious racers have a dry/fast rolling set and a muddy/grippy set at
> minimum. Will the difference take someone from the back of the pack to the
> podium? No. But it might make the difference between 5th and being on the
> podium. Or maybe being on the ground.
>
> Decide how much you want to spend on the tire game. Figure tubeless is
> more messy to swap tires, so you probably won't want to do it day of race
> for sure. If the expense and hassle of swapping multiple tire options
> bothers you then just get one good set that covers the variety of terrain
> and conditions you most ride in. That will narrow the choices down for you.
>
> OTOH, if you like to tinker and experiment then maybe multiple sets are
> for you. Try a few. Trust only the recommendations of people that not only
> ride where you ride but preferably how you ride (weight, cornering style,
> aggressive braking, etc.) Everything else is just distracting opinions that
> don't necessarily apply to your needs.
>
> FWIW, I like Continental. Even the non-tubeless models work well tubeless.
> But that's me and I'm not you.
> As the saying goes - your results may vary.
>
> Rick
>
> Rick Johnson
> Bend, Oregon
>
> Every revolutionary idea seems to evoke three stages of reaction...
> One, it's completely impossible.
> Two, it's possible, but it's not worth doing.
> Three, I said it was a good idea all along.
>
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>
>
>
> On 1/27/2012 6:32 PM, Maggie Rising wrote:
>
>> I'm looking for recommendations for mt. bike tires from folks out there
>> who have more experience than I do. . . which is pretty much everyone. I
>> ride a 26-er, currently with continental king race, I think. They're worn
>> out, and I keep going by the bike shop to buy new tires but get option
>> madness combined with this sense that I'm trying to make a decision without
>> the right information (i.e.., without experience).
>> Some races this year will be muddy, others will be dusty or
>> hard-packed. Should I have two tires for those opposite conditions?
>> What's the trade-off?
>> Is it worth it to have one tread in front and another tread in back.
>> If I go with a lighter tread, am I going to be spinning wildly at
>> Mudslinger? (assuming it lives up to its name)
>> Which tire will make me a fearless endurance queen?!
>> Oh, and I'll be going tubeless on Mavics.
>> Thanks in advance for your insight and advice.
>> Maggie
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Most serious racers have a dry/fast rolling set and a muddy/grippy set
at minimum. Will the difference take someone from the back of the pack
to the podium? No. But it might make the difference between 5th and
being on the podium. Or maybe being on the ground.
Decide how much you want to spend on the tire game. Figure tubeless is
more messy to swap tires, so you probably won't want to do it day of
race for sure. If the expense and hassle of swapping multiple tire
options bothers you then just get one good set that covers the variety
of terrain and conditions you most ride in. That will narrow the choices
down for you.
OTOH, if you like to tinker and experiment then maybe multiple sets are
for you. Try a few. Trust only the recommendations of people that not
only ride where you ride but preferably how you ride (weight, cornering
style, aggressive braking, etc.) Everything else is just distracting
opinions that don't necessarily apply to your needs.
FWIW, I like Continental. Even the non-tubeless models work well
tubeless. But that's me and I'm not you.
As the saying goes - your results may vary.
Rick
Rick Johnson
Bend, Oregon
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One, it's completely impossible.
Two, it's possible, but it's not worth doing.
Three, I said it was a good idea all along.
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On 1/27/2012 6:32 PM, Maggie Rising wrote:
> I'm looking for recommendations for mt. bike tires from folks out there who have more experience than I do. . . which is pretty much everyone. I ride a 26-er, currently with continental king race, I think. They're worn out, and I keep going by the bike shop to buy new tires but get option madness combined with this sense that I'm trying to make a decision without the right information (i.e.., without experience).
> Some races this year will be muddy, others will be dusty or hard-packed. Should I have two tires for those opposite conditions? What's the trade-off?
> Is it worth it to have one tread in front and another tread in back.
> If I go with a lighter tread, am I going to be spinning wildly at Mudslinger? (assuming it lives up to its name)
> Which tire will make me a fearless endurance queen?!
> Oh, and I'll be going tubeless on Mavics.
> Thanks in advance for your insight and advice.
> Maggie
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Maggie -
I've really liked my Ritchey ZMax Evolution (front) and Kenda Nevegal
(rear) combo. They seem to work well on a large range of conditions. I used
to use Panaracer XC Pro which are good in mud, but they have been really
hard to get a seal on my tubeless (Stan's) rims.
Melissa
On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 6:42 PM, wrote:
> Maggie..........
> In my opinion a mud tire will serve you best if you just want to put one
> set on and ride them. I am sure you will get advice from people who know
> much more than I do.......but I have never had "problems" with mud tires in
> dry conditions, but have with dry condition tires in the mud!
> Have fun.
> ron strasser
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Maggie Rising
> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 6:32 PM
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] mt. bike tire recommendations
>
>
> I'm looking for recommendations for mt. bike tires from folks out there
> who have more experience than I do. . . which is pretty much everyone. I
> ride a 26-er, currently with continental king race, I think. They're worn
> out, and I keep going by the bike shop to buy new tires but get option
> madness combined with this sense that I'm trying to make a decision without
> the right information (i.e.., without experience).
> Some races this year will be muddy, others will be dusty or hard-packed.
> Should I have two tires for those opposite conditions? What's the
> trade-off?
> Is it worth it to have one tread in front and another tread in back.
> If I go with a lighter tread, am I going to be spinning wildly at
> Mudslinger? (assuming it lives up to its name)
> Which tire will make me a fearless endurance queen?!
> Oh, and I'll be going tubeless on Mavics.
> Thanks in advance for your insight and advice.
> Maggie
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Maggie..........
In my opinion a mud tire will serve you best if you just want to put one set
on and ride them. I am sure you will get advice from people who know much
more than I do.......but I have never had "problems" with mud tires in dry
conditions, but have with dry condition tires in the mud!
Have fun.
ron strasser
-----Original Message-----
From: Maggie Rising
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 6:32 PM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] mt. bike tire recommendations
I'm looking for recommendations for mt. bike tires from folks out there who
have more experience than I do. . . which is pretty much everyone. I ride
a 26-er, currently with continental king race, I think. They're worn out,
and I keep going by the bike shop to buy new tires but get option madness
combined with this sense that I'm trying to make a decision without the
right information (i.e.., without experience).
Some races this year will be muddy, others will be dusty or hard-packed.
Should I have two tires for those opposite conditions? What's the
trade-off?
Is it worth it to have one tread in front and another tread in back.
If I go with a lighter tread, am I going to be spinning wildly at
Mudslinger? (assuming it lives up to its name)
Which tire will make me a fearless endurance queen?!
Oh, and I'll be going tubeless on Mavics.
Thanks in advance for your insight and advice.
Maggie
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I'm looking for recommendations for mt. bike tires from folks out there who have more experience than I do. . . which is pretty much everyone. I ride a 26-er, currently with continental king race, I think. They're worn out, and I keep going by the bike shop to buy new tires but get option madness combined with this sense that I'm trying to make a decision without the right information (i.e.., without experience).
Some races this year will be muddy, others will be dusty or hard-packed. Should I have two tires for those opposite conditions? What's the trade-off?
Is it worth it to have one tread in front and another tread in back.
If I go with a lighter tread, am I going to be spinning wildly at Mudslinger? (assuming it lives up to its name)
Which tire will make me a fearless endurance queen?!
Oh, and I'll be going tubeless on Mavics.
Thanks in advance for your insight and advice.
Maggie
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