I've tried MM trail pro ultrasoft and TC trail pro ultrasoft. I like em both. For loose over hard conditions (SW CO, desert like conditions) I felt...
I've tried MM trail pro ultrasoft and TC trail pro ultrasoft. I like em both.
For loose over hard conditions (SW CO, desert like conditions) I felt like the MM was a little squirmy on the tall knobs. When there is something for those tall knobs to dig into a little, it hooks up very well for cornering and braking. I can see why it is a very popular tire because it is a pretty good all arounder and covers a wide range of dirt types well but really shines for me on the natural terrain where there is a little bit of loam or loose dirt and a slightly softer trail base for those tall knobs to sink into a little.
The TC feels to me like a modern DHF. It rolls faster than the MM for me. The side knobs are more supportive than the MM side knobs but ya gotta get the bike leaned over and trust them or you may get some vagueness on a lower angle lean. The side knobs are pretty far out on the side of the casing and angled out not up. If you are confident leaning, those side knobs dig in and rail very hard with big traction when cornering. Personally, I love it. But I also loved the DHF in the front too and not everyone likes that "gotta lean it to get it to hook up" type feel.
Reviews of the radial casings here in SW CO seem mixed. I love em, but some of the guys I ride with don't seem to like them.
That’s awesome feedback, i’ll stick with the Mary then, wanted to try the tacky as it seems better than the regular one I didn’t like and...
That’s awesome feedback, i’ll stick with the Mary then, wanted to try the tacky as it seems better than the regular one I didn’t like and rolls faster, but yeah, not into that
I preferred the Tacky Chan in most scenarios other than really soft conditions where the MM can really dig in. I trust the TC side knobs more and the center tread is bulked up quite a bit from the standard TC.
that's a super helpful comparison. I loved the DHF to the point of not understanding, or really liking, the Assegai when I first rode one. on leaf cover over the cooler months, I am using an Albert, but I'll probably go Tacky Chan in the late spring.
I've tried MM trail pro ultrasoft and TC trail pro ultrasoft. I like em both. For loose over hard conditions (SW CO, desert like conditions) I felt...
I've tried MM trail pro ultrasoft and TC trail pro ultrasoft. I like em both.
For loose over hard conditions (SW CO, desert like conditions) I felt like the MM was a little squirmy on the tall knobs. When there is something for those tall knobs to dig into a little, it hooks up very well for cornering and braking. I can see why it is a very popular tire because it is a pretty good all arounder and covers a wide range of dirt types well but really shines for me on the natural terrain where there is a little bit of loam or loose dirt and a slightly softer trail base for those tall knobs to sink into a little.
The TC feels to me like a modern DHF. It rolls faster than the MM for me. The side knobs are more supportive than the MM side knobs but ya gotta get the bike leaned over and trust them or you may get some vagueness on a lower angle lean. The side knobs are pretty far out on the side of the casing and angled out not up. If you are confident leaning, those side knobs dig in and rail very hard with big traction when cornering. Personally, I love it. But I also loved the DHF in the front too and not everyone likes that "gotta lean it to get it to hook up" type feel.
Reviews of the radial casings here in SW CO seem mixed. I love em, but some of the guys I ride with don't seem to like them.
That’s awesome feedback, i’ll stick with the Mary then, wanted to try the tacky as it seems better than the regular one I didn’t like and...
That’s awesome feedback, i’ll stick with the Mary then, wanted to try the tacky as it seems better than the regular one I didn’t like and rolls faster, but yeah, not into that
I preferred the Tacky Chan in most scenarios other than really soft conditions where the MM can really dig in. I trust the TC side knobs...
I preferred the Tacky Chan in most scenarios other than really soft conditions where the MM can really dig in. I trust the TC side knobs more and the center tread is bulked up quite a bit from the standard TC.
Yeah by the description above I feel I’m not the one for the tacky, with side nobs pointing that far out and my complete dislike for the dhf I can’t see myself liking this one either
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's new but when it's been worn down a bit the back skids all over the place. Put on a DHR2 in the back and you notice a significant difference, it's razor sharp in holding the line. I would not put the Tacky up front on a gravity-focused bike.
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's...
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's new but when it's been worn down a bit the back skids all over the place. Put on a DHR2 in the back and you notice a significant difference, it's razor sharp in holding the line. I would not put the Tacky up front on a gravity-focused bike.
I'm assuming you mean when the center knobs wear you have braking issues. the shoulders are huge - I would think they're still viable when you're ready to replace the tire due to braking traction?
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's...
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's new but when it's been worn down a bit the back skids all over the place. Put on a DHR2 in the back and you notice a significant difference, it's razor sharp in holding the line. I would not put the Tacky up front on a gravity-focused bike.
It's weird. My Tacky Chan on the ebike looks totally toasted after like 300 miles but when riding in dry conditions I would not be able to tell you the tire looks as toasted as it does. Maybe that's an artifact of having just more tire on the ground with radial? I'm going to just let it keep going until it's feeling matches it's looks.
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's...
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's new but when it's been worn down a bit the back skids all over the place. Put on a DHR2 in the back and you notice a significant difference, it's razor sharp in holding the line. I would not put the Tacky up front on a gravity-focused bike.
Had a spare trail tacky Chan US. Been running on the front of my trail bike, like it. Decided to put it on the enduro bike. Rode some wet greasy, rocky, rooty trail yesterday and miraculously lived.
@fox was spot on in his assessment. It needs to lean, brakes well in a straight line and works for me.
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's...
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's new but when it's been worn down a bit the back skids all over the place. Put on a DHR2 in the back and you notice a significant difference, it's razor sharp in holding the line. I would not put the Tacky up front on a gravity-focused bike.
I'm assuming you mean when the center knobs wear you have braking issues. the shoulders are huge - I would think they're still viable when you're...
I'm assuming you mean when the center knobs wear you have braking issues. the shoulders are huge - I would think they're still viable when you're ready to replace the tire due to braking traction?
I didn't mean under braking but it doesn't brake well either when worn. I just think it has a very vague feeling and loosing grip in rocky sections and gentler curvs where you don't lean anything. But also it becomes more obvious when putting on a different tire (in my cas the DHR2).
27.5 x 2.4 - 915g 27.5 x 2.6 - 955g 29 x 2.4 - 955g 29 x 2.6 - 1025g
Features: - Neutral-void tread pattern for all-around trail versatility - Fast-rolling design with predictable handling characteristics - Large, broad-based knobs for enhanced braking and cornering traction - Dual-layer compound technology balances grip, speed, and durability - Durable Trail Casing for protection and trail-ready confidence - Optimized 62mm casing and tread width for modern trail and all-mountain riding - Long-lasting tread design built for high-mileage adventures - Compatible with trail and e-MTB applications - $84.95
27.5 x 2.4 - 915g 27.5 x 2.6 - 955g 29 x 2.4 - 955g 29 x 2.6 - 1025g
Features: - Neutral-void tread pattern for all-around trail versatility - Fast-rolling design with predictable handling characteristics - Large, broad-based knobs for enhanced braking and cornering traction - Dual-layer compound technology balances grip, speed, and durability - Durable Trail Casing for protection and trail-ready confidence - Optimized 62mm casing and tread width for modern trail and all-mountain riding - Long-lasting tread design built for high-mileage adventures - Compatible with trail and e-MTB applications - $84.95
Looks great, kinda like a Dissector 2 / Specialized Eliminator / Forecaster
Nerds, I'm looking for some recommendations for a "big mountain" tire setup for a couple of upcoming trips. I'm heading to Pisgah in a little over a week to camp with a few families and do some big mountain riding with some college buddies. I've ridden Pisgah countless times, so I'm familiar with the terrain and riding conditions. I am also taking a trip to Golden Colorado in a few weeks to ride with another college buddy for 5 days.
I'm bringing my Evil Offering V4 with 160mm Lyrik for both trips and need some tire help. For reference, I'm 6'1 ", 190 lbs geared up, and would consider myself a fairly skilled rider. I've been riding for 25 years, spent almost 10 of those traveling the country racing DH, Slalom, and Enduro. If I do any racing nowadays it's typically Endurance XC type races, usually on my Singlespeed.
I've had the V4 offering for about a month and done 7-8 rides on my local trails with 2.5 Maxxis DHF front and 2.5 DHR 2 rear, both EXO+. These tires are great for my local trails, if not a little overkill. My biggest reason for new tires for these 2 trips is to get heavier casing, probably Double Down, but a secondary reason is to get a slightly grippier front tire.
My first thought was Assegai front tire with DD as a front tire and DHR2 DD for the rear. But I've seen a few reviews of the new minion DHX which sounds even better than the Assegai, but it looks like it's only available in the new DH casing, which is like 1500grams. I don't mind a little weight over my usual EXO+, but I still have to pedal to the top. Should I consider Radials? I have no experience with them, is this the time to give them a try?
Best Front Range tires I've found are the Schwalbe radials. Pick your tread and casing options, I'm happy with Albert Trail in Usoft/Soft (F/R) on a 160/140 bike and I weigh about 15lb more than you do. Gravity casings are also great and do provide more support depending on how smashy you ride. The radial feel really works well with all the chunk we have in Jeffco.
Nerds, I'm looking for some recommendations for a "big mountain" tire setup for a couple of upcoming trips. I'm heading to Pisgah in a little over...
Nerds, I'm looking for some recommendations for a "big mountain" tire setup for a couple of upcoming trips. I'm heading to Pisgah in a little over a week to camp with a few families and do some big mountain riding with some college buddies. I've ridden Pisgah countless times, so I'm familiar with the terrain and riding conditions. I am also taking a trip to Golden Colorado in a few weeks to ride with another college buddy for 5 days.
I'm bringing my Evil Offering V4 with 160mm Lyrik for both trips and need some tire help. For reference, I'm 6'1 ", 190 lbs geared up, and would consider myself a fairly skilled rider. I've been riding for 25 years, spent almost 10 of those traveling the country racing DH, Slalom, and Enduro. If I do any racing nowadays it's typically Endurance XC type races, usually on my Singlespeed.
I've had the V4 offering for about a month and done 7-8 rides on my local trails with 2.5 Maxxis DHF front and 2.5 DHR 2 rear, both EXO+. These tires are great for my local trails, if not a little overkill. My biggest reason for new tires for these 2 trips is to get heavier casing, probably Double Down, but a secondary reason is to get a slightly grippier front tire.
My first thought was Assegai front tire with DD as a front tire and DHR2 DD for the rear. But I've seen a few reviews of the new minion DHX which sounds even better than the Assegai, but it looks like it's only available in the new DH casing, which is like 1500grams. I don't mind a little weight over my usual EXO+, but I still have to pedal to the top. Should I consider Radials? I have no experience with them, is this the time to give them a try?
the assegai has kind of a grip-everywhere strategy compared to the dhf, which has to be leaned pretty aggressively. the dhf does transitions and mild lean angles OK when it's pretty fresh, but when those big sipes in the center get worn out, it gets drifty and that doesn't happen with the assegai.
if I were riding maxxis I'd prefer exo+ front and dd rear for climby trailduro stuff.
if you're considering radials the two fronts somewhat like an assegai are the magic mary and the albert. albert definitely has grip everywhere, but it packs up in light mud and the shoulders aren't as aggressive as the MM or assegai, but I find it grips really well in berms despite that. I have an albert front and romy rear right now, and the romy clears light mud noticeably better than the albert, and it rolls really fast. but with low ramped knobs, it's definitely going to lose grip as it wears, especially in loose.
I definitely noticed the grip from radials in all conditions but particularly loose over hard. I didn't really notice a speed loss, but I have soft compound front and rear, and the romy rolls fast.
I preferred the Tacky Chan in most scenarios other than really soft conditions where the MM can really dig in. I trust the TC side knobs more and the center tread is bulked up quite a bit from the standard TC.
that's a super helpful comparison. I loved the DHF to the point of not understanding, or really liking, the Assegai when I first rode one. on leaf cover over the cooler months, I am using an Albert, but I'll probably go Tacky Chan in the late spring.
Yeah by the description above I feel I’m not the one for the tacky, with side nobs pointing that far out and my complete dislike for the dhf I can’t see myself liking this one either
I'm on my third Tacky C (supergravity/soft) in the back. I think it's great when it's new but it wears fast. It tracks decent when it's new but when it's been worn down a bit the back skids all over the place. Put on a DHR2 in the back and you notice a significant difference, it's razor sharp in holding the line. I would not put the Tacky up front on a gravity-focused bike.
I'm assuming you mean when the center knobs wear you have braking issues. the shoulders are huge - I would think they're still viable when you're ready to replace the tire due to braking traction?
It's weird. My Tacky Chan on the ebike looks totally toasted after like 300 miles but when riding in dry conditions I would not be able to tell you the tire looks as toasted as it does. Maybe that's an artifact of having just more tire on the ground with radial? I'm going to just let it keep going until it's feeling matches it's looks.
Had a spare trail tacky Chan US. Been running on the front of my trail bike, like it. Decided to put it on the enduro bike. Rode some wet greasy, rocky, rooty trail yesterday and miraculously lived.
@fox was spot on in his assessment. It needs to lean, brakes well in a straight line and works for me.
I didn't mean under braking but it doesn't brake well either when worn. I just think it has a very vague feeling and loosing grip in rocky sections and gentler curvs where you don't lean anything. But also it becomes more obvious when putting on a different tire (in my cas the DHR2).
New Ripper trail tire from Kenda - https://shop.kendatire.com/collections/trail/products/ripper-mountain-bike-trail-tires-for-aggressive-riding?variant=55558394544419
2.4" and 2.6"
27.5 x 2.4 - 915g
27.5 x 2.6 - 955g
29 x 2.4 - 955g
29 x 2.6 - 1025g
Features:
- Neutral-void tread pattern for all-around trail versatility
- Fast-rolling design with predictable handling characteristics
- Large, broad-based knobs for enhanced braking and cornering traction
- Dual-layer compound technology balances grip, speed, and durability
- Durable Trail Casing for protection and trail-ready confidence
- Optimized 62mm casing and tread width for modern trail and all-mountain riding
- Long-lasting tread design built for high-mileage adventures
- Compatible with trail and e-MTB applications
- $84.95
Looks great, kinda like a Dissector 2 / Specialized Eliminator / Forecaster
Nerds, I'm looking for some recommendations for a "big mountain" tire setup for a couple of upcoming trips. I'm heading to Pisgah in a little over a week to camp with a few families and do some big mountain riding with some college buddies. I've ridden Pisgah countless times, so I'm familiar with the terrain and riding conditions. I am also taking a trip to Golden Colorado in a few weeks to ride with another college buddy for 5 days.
I'm bringing my Evil Offering V4 with 160mm Lyrik for both trips and need some tire help. For reference, I'm 6'1 ", 190 lbs geared up, and would consider myself a fairly skilled rider. I've been riding for 25 years, spent almost 10 of those traveling the country racing DH, Slalom, and Enduro. If I do any racing nowadays it's typically Endurance XC type races, usually on my Singlespeed.
I've had the V4 offering for about a month and done 7-8 rides on my local trails with 2.5 Maxxis DHF front and 2.5 DHR 2 rear, both EXO+. These tires are great for my local trails, if not a little overkill. My biggest reason for new tires for these 2 trips is to get heavier casing, probably Double Down, but a secondary reason is to get a slightly grippier front tire.
My first thought was Assegai front tire with DD as a front tire and DHR2 DD for the rear. But I've seen a few reviews of the new minion DHX which sounds even better than the Assegai, but it looks like it's only available in the new DH casing, which is like 1500grams. I don't mind a little weight over my usual EXO+, but I still have to pedal to the top. Should I consider Radials? I have no experience with them, is this the time to give them a try?
Best Front Range tires I've found are the Schwalbe radials. Pick your tread and casing options, I'm happy with Albert Trail in Usoft/Soft (F/R) on a 160/140 bike and I weigh about 15lb more than you do. Gravity casings are also great and do provide more support depending on how smashy you ride. The radial feel really works well with all the chunk we have in Jeffco.
the assegai has kind of a grip-everywhere strategy compared to the dhf, which has to be leaned pretty aggressively. the dhf does transitions and mild lean angles OK when it's pretty fresh, but when those big sipes in the center get worn out, it gets drifty and that doesn't happen with the assegai.
if I were riding maxxis I'd prefer exo+ front and dd rear for climby trailduro stuff.
if you're considering radials the two fronts somewhat like an assegai are the magic mary and the albert. albert definitely has grip everywhere, but it packs up in light mud and the shoulders aren't as aggressive as the MM or assegai, but I find it grips really well in berms despite that. I have an albert front and romy rear right now, and the romy clears light mud noticeably better than the albert, and it rolls really fast. but with low ramped knobs, it's definitely going to lose grip as it wears, especially in loose.
I definitely noticed the grip from radials in all conditions but particularly loose over hard. I didn't really notice a speed loss, but I have soft compound front and rear, and the romy rolls fast.
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