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The Michelin DH34 race tires just works on everything! I've only ran these tires on my DH bike. But I don't think I'll go back to any other brand again. (Okay, maybe Maxxis. Can't fault them, they make great tires.) The DH34 have the best of both worlds. They grip like Continental's DH tires over rocks and roots and are super stable like Maxxis's DH casings tires at high speeds over hard, blue groove park trails. Meaning the sidewalls won't give out when hitting berms at high speeds. I do find two small faults with the Michelin DH tires though. First is that they are heavy. If you plan on running these, plan on going with a tubless set-up. Once you pick up the tire, you'll understand. It's meant for DH and its reinforced. It still grips like a soft Continental Der Kaiser Projekt, but its tougher than a Maxxis DH Casing tire. The knobby's won't rip off like Maxxis tires do. And the second thing is that there sizing it a bit smaller than a Maxxis DHR 2 or Highroller 2. The DH34 says its a 2.4. But in reality, it's more like a 2.35ish size. And the side wall isn't as tall either. I'll post a picture to try and give you an idea of it. But all in all, I love them and will continue to run Michelin's tires. I'm already looking forwards to mounting a pair of Michelin's enduro tires to my trail bike. There great! You won't be disappointed.
Wild enduros and ewilds are ok mostly because of the rjbber and they roll a bit faster. Side/edge knobs are a good suppotive size but theyre spaced too far apart. They shouldnt be spaced farther apart then a dh34 side knobs. Rockr2 wins the support war with large slightly less spaced side knobs.
They slso need atleast 3 weights of the dh 34 , 22 and rockr2. 22 and 34 with current bike park casing and dh race option are great. A 1000g option would be nice for a trail bike. The rockr2 needs to return in a 2.4 and 2.6 and add a 1000g option and a full dh casing option around 1400g ish and maybe ramp/bevel the center knobs slightly to make it roll faster.
Never seen a company with so little market self awareness. Theyre bleeding market share with their lack of options, even though they have the tread patterns, best rubber, widths and casing weights. For some reason they can't figure out that they need to offer all of that into every model. That doesnt help when youre trying to find the right tire. Confusing selection
Website does indeed suck further confusing their market.
Thry probably wont change though and will continue operating in a bubble
The DH22/34 is quite off putting due to the weight (the bike is very long and thus more of a freight train as is, I would prefer to make it more lively than make it even more of a steam roller).
Plus we have snow everywhere now, so it's XC skiing time, sadly no bike for a while (aided by the pandemic, preventing any excursions to the warm south).
I know about the price and longevity of the bikepark, but, sadly, no, no bueno with that weight
I've always run DC tyres in the rear, except for the OEM High Roller on my Reign a few years ago, but that gave up the ghost in a month or two... Or a 3C DD High Roller II that was destroyed after a week of french granite when we went to Mega in 2019. It's DC for me for general riding as I also have between 5 and 10 km of asphalt transfers on the average ~20 km ride, that's why I'm maybe a bit hesitant seeing the rear is Gum only, might seem a bit soft.
My previous rear tyre was actually a DD Aggressor. I find the WE Rear to roll just as well, much more predictable in corners, better braking and way way better climbing traction.
Meanwhile, I've decided to wait a little bit more for Michelin to release the Racing Line (heavier casing) Wild Enduros. According to their IG this should be happening at any moment
I have heard they are working on improving their casings, I've been told neither trail or enduro casing tires hold up well by a shop employee.
I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and test it out then :D
Anyone have tried the DH34 Bikepark in the front?
I have not ridden this combo, i have just put on a WE front and rear on my bike, but no mileages.
I would love to try them, but can't really wait nearly 2 months for new tyres
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