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Deadpool2e
January 10, 2009, 10:00am Report to Moderator

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I am now running High rollers front and back. we shall see how they hold up.

What do you run? and what conditions do you change them?


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Buzz
January 10, 2009, 10:05am Report to Moderator

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I run a Panaracer rampage on the front and a firexc on the rear, but have bought a rampage to go on the rear aswell.

Ive heard of some people that carry spare tyres in the bag incase the conditions drastically change  
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Deadpool2e
January 10, 2009, 10:09am Report to Moderator

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No WAY who in there right mind would do that???????????????


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Treehugger
January 10, 2009, 10:31am Report to Moderator

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Me, one time when i had a split in my sidewall!

Mark- HR's are ok in the mud on the front, but you might want a mud tire for the rear as it dosn't grip well on muddy climbs.

And who was it that insisted that Nick carry a spare the entire length of the SDW



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Deadpool2e
January 10, 2009, 10:37am Report to Moderator

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Ok Andy cheers, thats what i though but we shall see.....

My fav combo so far is High roller front and Ignitor on the rear.


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Buzz
January 10, 2009, 10:43am Report to Moderator

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Me, one time when i had a split in my sidewall!

Mark- HR's are ok in the mud on the front, but you might want a mud tire for the rear as it dosn't grip well on muddy climbs.

And who was it that insisted that Nick carry a spare the entire length of the SDW



Ok i insisted but thats a 100mile trip that if someone had ripped a tyre open we would have been shafted.

I found a pic of you Andy working on your bike in the middle of Swinley

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Quoted from Buzz


Ok i insisted but thats a 100mile trip that if someone had ripped a tyre open we would have been shafted.

I found a pic of you Andy working on your bike in the middle of Swinley



Peeing myself lauging here    All the way round Brechfa "i wonder is Skyline sell trailrakers"...

Trance: High roller super tacky on the front, fire XC pro on the rear.  Considering changing the rear for the wetter conditions as it can step out quite a bit, but overall a pretty good combo for these conditions

XTC: Fire XC pro on the front, trailraker on the rear (thanks Andy)!  Trailraker is great for Blean in the mud but not so good on wet roots.  Front is a comprimise and i'd rather be running something with a bit more grip

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Papa Smurf
January 10, 2009, 1:01pm Report to Moderator

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HighRollers front and rear on the I-drive. Great for grip, hell for rolling resistance. Have Tioga Blue and Yellow dragon's for dry conditions but any sign of anything remotely wet or muddy and it's time to call up the wife, tell her you love her and that it's been a pleasure knowing her - YOU WILL DIE if you use Tioga dragons on even a slightly wet road.

On the Hardrock.. Fire XC pro's all the way, and I have to say... They're ace on the ice!


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TooYoungToKnow
January 10, 2009, 2:45pm Report to Moderator

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High roller super tacky up front (thanks to the resident tyre expert - andy)
an a advantage on the rear, which well its great for roads but as breezer found out at blean in mud it just spins and flicks  mud everywhere
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Longjon
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10 year old Tioga Factory Mud tyres, it's amazing the sort of toot you hoard after years of riding, They are excellent though and keep my Cove upright.


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Breezer
January 10, 2009, 6:41pm Report to Moderator

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Mud/winter (now) Bontrager Mud X
General use Kenda Nevegal DTC
Summer (didnt use last year!) Continental Speed Kings

Inbred
Kenda Blue Groove up front, Schwalbe Nobby Nic rear
Dmr Moto when really dry or if using for street only for a while

Breezer
Maxxis High Roller (had slicks on it for a long time for road use only)


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pittgoat
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How do you find the Mud X Breezer?  I hear they are excellent in mud (strangely!) but how are they on wet roots etc?  Do they roll reasonably well?
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impished
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Marin B17
Bare rims  

Carrera Fury
front & rear = Continental Custard (that's what they feel like, anyway )

Beone Nirvana
front = Maxxis Ignitor
rear  = FireXC Pro

Raleigh Racer
front & rear = razor thin cheapo's @ 1,000psi


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Treehugger
January 11, 2009, 7:11pm Report to Moderator

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Quoted from impished
Marin B17
Bare rims  

Carrera Fury
front & rear = Continental Custard (that's what they feel like, anyway )

Beone Nirvana
front = Maxxis Ignitor
rear  = FireXC Pro

Raleigh Racer
front & rear = razor thin cheapo's @ 1,000psi


You know if you quote a post the yellow writhing magically becomes black again   Do you ride the RALLEIGH RACERmuch?


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alkali
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Don't diss the racer,. Mine has straight bars, one gear and i stripped and repainted it last summer over a three day period, it looks the nuts and is quick and no ones gonna nick it. Ideal for commuting


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