Random question: does anyone know what tires Jordan Williams was running in his winning run in Pal Arinsal? Seems like the Specialized team are on Cannibals 90% of the time unless it's a mudder, but I'm wondering if they maybe switched to a front or rear Hillbilly for the super loose conditions at Andorra.
RE: radial tire widths... I noticed the Tacky Chan radials are really undersized when measuring their casing width to use the Wolf Tooth pressure calc. The...
RE: radial tire widths... I noticed the Tacky Chan radials are really undersized when measuring their casing width to use the Wolf Tooth pressure calc. The supposed 2.5 TC is actually 2.29" at the casing. In comparison, a 2.4 High Roller 3 measued 2.37", and the old 2.4 WT DHR II measured a puny 2.25". My buddy measured a 2.5 DHR II and I forget the exact numbers, but it was ~2.35" (a bit under the HR3).
Also one thing to note, give it one or two rides before checking the width as they get to true size after about that bedding in time
RE: radial tire widths... I noticed the Tacky Chan radials are really undersized when measuring their casing width to use the Wolf Tooth pressure calc. The...
RE: radial tire widths... I noticed the Tacky Chan radials are really undersized when measuring their casing width to use the Wolf Tooth pressure calc. The supposed 2.5 TC is actually 2.29" at the casing. In comparison, a 2.4 High Roller 3 measued 2.37", and the old 2.4 WT DHR II measured a puny 2.25". My buddy measured a 2.5 DHR II and I forget the exact numbers, but it was ~2.35" (a bit under the HR3).
Random question: does anyone know what tires Jordan Williams was running in his winning run in Pal Arinsal? Seems like the Specialized team are on Cannibals...
Random question: does anyone know what tires Jordan Williams was running in his winning run in Pal Arinsal? Seems like the Specialized team are on Cannibals 90% of the time unless it's a mudder, but I'm wondering if they maybe switched to a front or rear Hillbilly for the super loose conditions at Andorra.
Same here. Been riding it over the past 2-3 months as a rear, no signs of excessive wear.
This was in Whistler and Western WA trails (non bike park). The Romy trail mid started ripping side knobs around 75 miles in and the gravity soft showed significant wear after 20 miles of Whistler valley trails. I ran a Tacky Chan 27.5 gravity soft rear in the bike park that looks similar wear wise after 2 bike park days to the Romy after 20 miles. Maybe I just got two bad ones in a row then?
This was in Whistler and Western WA trails (non bike park). The Romy trail mid started ripping side knobs around 75 miles in and the gravity...
This was in Whistler and Western WA trails (non bike park). The Romy trail mid started ripping side knobs around 75 miles in and the gravity soft showed significant wear after 20 miles of Whistler valley trails. I ran a Tacky Chan 27.5 gravity soft rear in the bike park that looks similar wear wise after 2 bike park days to the Romy after 20 miles. Maybe I just got two bad ones in a row then?
i think the valley trails and the park are quite rough on tyres, especially the slabs, after a trip to whistler i've had more wear on the brand new Albert than 1 year in Rotorua with it, totally worth it for the grip provided imo but the wear was very even and no ripped knobs
RE: radial tire widths... I noticed the Tacky Chan radials are really undersized when measuring their casing width to use the Wolf Tooth pressure calc. The...
RE: radial tire widths... I noticed the Tacky Chan radials are really undersized when measuring their casing width to use the Wolf Tooth pressure calc. The supposed 2.5 TC is actually 2.29" at the casing. In comparison, a 2.4 High Roller 3 measued 2.37", and the old 2.4 WT DHR II measured a puny 2.25". My buddy measured a 2.5 DHR II and I forget the exact numbers, but it was ~2.35" (a bit under the HR3).
My measurements
Tacky Chan - 2.3” at casing, 2.5” knobs, 30mm reserve hd
Romy - 2.3 casing, 2.45” at knobs, 30mm reserve hd
Butcher radial - 2.2” at casing, 2.4 at knobs 30mm dt Swiss 511
This was in Whistler and Western WA trails (non bike park). The Romy trail mid started ripping side knobs around 75 miles in and the gravity...
This was in Whistler and Western WA trails (non bike park). The Romy trail mid started ripping side knobs around 75 miles in and the gravity soft showed significant wear after 20 miles of Whistler valley trails. I ran a Tacky Chan 27.5 gravity soft rear in the bike park that looks similar wear wise after 2 bike park days to the Romy after 20 miles. Maybe I just got two bad ones in a row then?
i think the valley trails and the park are quite rough on tyres, especially the slabs, after a trip to whistler i've had more wear on...
i think the valley trails and the park are quite rough on tyres, especially the slabs, after a trip to whistler i've had more wear on the brand new Albert than 1 year in Rotorua with it, totally worth it for the grip provided imo but the wear was very even and no ripped knobs
I get that but still feel like the wear on the Romy is quite fast compared to several other rear tires I've ran. I love it so much I'll keep running them as long as I can find them on sale though
Is there any collective consensus about hutchinson tires?
Really liking the made in eu(france) aspect, but hesitant to pull the trigger as online reviews are from the jurassic age or not that well written IMO.
FWIW, my Supersoft Contis from 2024 were made in China. Maybe they have two factories now.
what tire model and casing?
I have three Kryptotal FR enduro super soft that were made in Germany week 13 2025. all three have imperfect alignment between the left & right halves of the casing. I complained, got a warranty replacement that was just as misaligned, and was sent a second warranty replacement that's a little better but not perfect.
I rode the original and the better of the 2 replacements is on the front of my son's bike now. 3rd tire still NIB.
what tire model and casing?I have three Kryptotal FR enduro super soft that were made in Germany week 13 2025. all three have imperfect alignment between...
what tire model and casing?
I have three Kryptotal FR enduro super soft that were made in Germany week 13 2025. all three have imperfect alignment between the left & right halves of the casing. I complained, got a warranty replacement that was just as misaligned, and was sent a second warranty replacement that's a little better but not perfect.
I rode the original and the better of the 2 replacements is on the front of my son's bike now. 3rd tire still NIB.
Do bike tires have date codes like car tires? I never noticed before, if so.
what tire model and casing?I have three Kryptotal FR enduro super soft that were made in Germany week 13 2025. all three have imperfect alignment between...
what tire model and casing?
I have three Kryptotal FR enduro super soft that were made in Germany week 13 2025. all three have imperfect alignment between the left & right halves of the casing. I complained, got a warranty replacement that was just as misaligned, and was sent a second warranty replacement that's a little better but not perfect.
I rode the original and the better of the 2 replacements is on the front of my son's bike now. 3rd tire still NIB.
I was under the impression the only thing they don't make in China now is DH casing. The DH soft I bought yesterday in the western US is still made in Germany (though they did fix the yellow hue). Only seen enduro supersofts from China. Nice free tire trick though, all of the China factory contis I've seen are like that but it never occurred to me to try and warranty it
I was under the impression the only thing they don't make in China now is DH casing. The DH soft I bought yesterday in the western...
I was under the impression the only thing they don't make in China now is DH casing. The DH soft I bought yesterday in the western US is still made in Germany (though they did fix the yellow hue). Only seen enduro supersofts from China. Nice free tire trick though, all of the China factory contis I've seen are like that but it never occurred to me to try and warranty it
hey, you're right. that tire is China. I misremembered.
What should I get as a new back radial tire? Another Albert or a tacky chan or a romy? Anybody rode these in the back? The Albert was ok I guess but now with reduced knob height it looses traction while braking and the trail pro casing was a bit overwhelmed but it held up more or less. Idk if I wanna take the weight penalty of the gravity casing. Had to refill the milk once due to too many small leaks/cuts.
What should I get as a new back radial tire? Another Albert or a tacky chan or a romy? Anybody rode these in the back? The...
What should I get as a new back radial tire? Another Albert or a tacky chan or a romy? Anybody rode these in the back? The Albert was ok I guess but now with reduced knob height it looses traction while braking and the trail pro casing was a bit overwhelmed but it held up more or less. Idk if I wanna take the weight penalty of the gravity casing. Had to refill the milk once due to too many small leaks/cuts.
Romy rolls well (for a radial tire) and has good cornering grip. Tacky chan for more enduro/downhill riding. I wasn't a fan of the Albert on either end of the bike. I find the Trail Pro casing in the rear pretty delicate and I'm not willing to haul a gravity casing around, so back to standard casings, at least for the rear tire.
Anyone tried the specialized radials yet? Like the theory of radial tyres but didn’t get on with the Mary/albert combo, found them a bit bouncy and spec’s claim that theirs are a bit less radial might be a good middle ground
Coming off two weeks riding in the Scottish Borders, tweed valley and the like, the wear on my Romy gravity pro soft is pretty high, side knobs are undercutting. I don’t ride particularly hard and don’t usually find the area to be hard on tyres. The performance however has been fantastic. It is bone dry.
Anyone tried the specialized radials yet? Like the theory of radial tyres but didn’t get on with the Mary/albert combo, found them a bit bouncy and...
Anyone tried the specialized radials yet? Like the theory of radial tyres but didn’t get on with the Mary/albert combo, found them a bit bouncy and spec’s claim that theirs are a bit less radial might be a good middle ground
just read the guy who won megavalanche this year was on specialized eliminator radials front and rear.
normal people probably want a butcher radial up front but it's not hard to imagine the eliminator having a similar purpose and more durability than a romy.
I was under the impression the only thing they don't make in China now is DH casing. The DH soft I bought yesterday in the western...
I was under the impression the only thing they don't make in China now is DH casing. The DH soft I bought yesterday in the western US is still made in Germany (though they did fix the yellow hue). Only seen enduro supersofts from China. Nice free tire trick though, all of the China factory contis I've seen are like that but it never occurred to me to try and warranty it
Random question: does anyone know what tires Jordan Williams was running in his winning run in Pal Arinsal? Seems like the Specialized team are on Cannibals 90% of the time unless it's a mudder, but I'm wondering if they maybe switched to a front or rear Hillbilly for the super loose conditions at Andorra.
Also one thing to note, give it one or two rides before checking the width as they get to true size after about that bedding in time
Yeah this was measured after a couple weeks of riding.
This was in Whistler and Western WA trails (non bike park). The Romy trail mid started ripping side knobs around 75 miles in and the gravity soft showed significant wear after 20 miles of Whistler valley trails. I ran a Tacky Chan 27.5 gravity soft rear in the bike park that looks similar wear wise after 2 bike park days to the Romy after 20 miles. Maybe I just got two bad ones in a row then?
i think the valley trails and the park are quite rough on tyres, especially the slabs, after a trip to whistler i've had more wear on the brand new Albert than 1 year in Rotorua with it, totally worth it for the grip provided imo but the wear was very even and no ripped knobs
My measurements
Tacky Chan - 2.3” at casing, 2.5” knobs, 30mm reserve hd
Romy - 2.3 casing, 2.45” at knobs, 30mm reserve hd
Butcher radial - 2.2” at casing, 2.4 at knobs 30mm dt Swiss 511
Eliminator radial - 2.25”, 2.4” 30mm dt Swiss
On what rims?
My TC radial front is ~2.3 (maybe a wee bit more), 2.5 at the knobs on Nobl TR37's.
My measurements were on 30mm internal rims (Reserve 30 HDs).
Same
I get that but still feel like the wear on the Romy is quite fast compared to several other rear tires I've ran. I love it so much I'll keep running them as long as I can find them on sale though
Sup Nerds,
Is there any collective consensus about hutchinson tires?
Really liking the made in eu(france) aspect, but hesitant to pull the trigger as online reviews are from the jurassic age or not that well written IMO.
Cheers
I know Conti Supersofts are made in EU… zero performance compromise.
FWIW, my Supersoft Contis from 2024 were made in China. Maybe they have two factories now.
what tire model and casing?
I have three Kryptotal FR enduro super soft that were made in Germany week 13 2025. all three have imperfect alignment between the left & right halves of the casing. I complained, got a warranty replacement that was just as misaligned, and was sent a second warranty replacement that's a little better but not perfect.
I rode the original and the better of the 2 replacements is on the front of my son's bike now. 3rd tire still NIB.
Do bike tires have date codes like car tires? I never noticed before, if so.
the marking varies, even on continentals. but this is what mine looked like.
I was under the impression the only thing they don't make in China now is DH casing. The DH soft I bought yesterday in the western US is still made in Germany (though they did fix the yellow hue). Only seen enduro supersofts from China. Nice free tire trick though, all of the China factory contis I've seen are like that but it never occurred to me to try and warranty it
hey, you're right. that tire is China. I misremembered.
Same as a car tire, which shouldn't be surprising coming from them. I don't have that on Maxxis, Schwalbe, or Specialized tires.
What should I get as a new back radial tire? Another Albert or a tacky chan or a romy? Anybody rode these in the back? The Albert was ok I guess but now with reduced knob height it looses traction while braking and the trail pro casing was a bit overwhelmed but it held up more or less. Idk if I wanna take the weight penalty of the gravity casing. Had to refill the milk once due to too many small leaks/cuts.
Anyone on the Dunlops? Or heard if they’re even on the market yet?
Romy rolls well (for a radial tire) and has good cornering grip. Tacky chan for more enduro/downhill riding. I wasn't a fan of the Albert on either end of the bike. I find the Trail Pro casing in the rear pretty delicate and I'm not willing to haul a gravity casing around, so back to standard casings, at least for the rear tire.
Anyone tried the specialized radials yet? Like the theory of radial tyres but didn’t get on with the Mary/albert combo, found them a bit bouncy and spec’s claim that theirs are a bit less radial might be a good middle ground
Coming off two weeks riding in the Scottish Borders, tweed valley and the like, the wear on my Romy gravity pro soft is pretty high, side knobs are undercutting. I don’t ride particularly hard and don’t usually find the area to be hard on tyres. The performance however has been fantastic. It is bone dry.
Been wondering the same, I originally heard they'd be available by July but they don't seem to be in stock anywhere yet.
just read the guy who won megavalanche this year was on specialized eliminator radials front and rear.
normal people probably want a butcher radial up front but it's not hard to imagine the eliminator having a similar purpose and more durability than a romy.
So basically,
The pleb that I am who does not ride hard enough for DH casings should try hutchinsons if this pleb wants to buy locally?
I believe Michelin still makes their MTB tires in France, and Pirelli as well.
I suppose you could get lucky and Hutchinson's latest are really great and we're just all unaware of that.
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