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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
6/5/2024 9:08am
Seems as logical as a high grip light casing tyre...
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
6/5/2024 6:41am Thanks for the explanation... I get the SKU issue, just thought a durable/faster rolling rear tire would be one of the first SKUs planned for. I'm surprised OEMs don't ask for it- maybe a weight issue?
schwalbai Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
6/5/2024 6:38am
Have you tried the Super Gravity Casing? It is pretty tough, certainly enough for the majority of riders who aren't racing World Cup DH. 4 layers of 67 epi carcass, bead-to-bead puncture protection, and supportive layer halfway up the sidewall. As for durability in a tread pattern, it's hard to beat the Eddy Current Rear. Its pretty easy to imagine how fast SKU counts can multiply when you think of all the combinations between Tread, Casing and Rubber (nevermind size). This is a large reason why Schwalbe didn't initially come out with a 29x2.4 Tacky Chan Super Gravity Soft.
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cameron.hoefer Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
6/4/2024 4:59pm
I'm running the tacky chan super gravity soft 27.5 on the back of my enduro bike and really liking it fwiw
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
6/4/2024 12:06pm I saw that... But why is it not the Super DH casing? They have to figure that model (27.5/soft) is going on the rear of a DH or Enduro bike- I want the toughest casing for the rear tire.
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
6/3/2024 3:56pm Do you offer anything in Super DH casing that does NOT have addix ultrasoft rubber? An extremely durable rear focused tire? And the bike park versions don’t count- I tried one, was scary bad. Tacky Chan with super DH casing and addix soft or one down from there would be great.
Dave_Camp Added a comment about video Mud Mania in Schladming with Lachie and Ollie
6/3/2024 8:46am
Schladming/Morzine trip is on my bucket list
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
5/31/2024 2:09pm Specialized doesn't have anything that can match an Assegai MaxxGrip- if you're looking for front tire grip I think that is still the industry benchmark. Butcher = DHRII Tread pattern wise Grid Gravity = DH Casing Grid Trail = EXO+ Casing T9 Rubber is their grippiest rubber (not as soft as MaxxGrip) but I think it's an excellent compromise for...
rpearce1475 Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
5/31/2024 2:09pm
You should seriously check out the Specialized tires. I've been really pleased with them and the prices are very affordable.
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anotherbikerguy Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/31/2024 10:43am
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
5/30/2024 1:19pm can you explain how the heck you get a tube and a cushcore in the tire? tube under the insert? or over it? I'm so confused. Edit: I've always wanted to silicone glue the bead onto a rim- never be able to burp. Probably throwing the whole thing away when you flat or wear the tire out.
RiderMikeCheck1 Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
5/30/2024 12:05pm
Yea, it's really shocking that brands only put good rubber on "DH" tires. And I agree, all front specific tires should come in XC/trail casings with good/soft rubber. It's really shocking that the Continentals have been out for almost 2 years now(?) and selling like hotcakes (so there's lot of money coming in) and customers/brands/shops have been begging for super soft rubber in at least Enduro casing... and they're still not available. So slow. On a related note, I think someone said that the Pivot rides were working on new stuff with Conti last year. I wouldn't be surprised if...
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
5/30/2024 9:22am ^agree I love tires. haha I don't understand why these companies do more soft rubber/medium casing for the front and a medium rubber/heavy casing for the rear. It seems so obvious- it's the first thing I would roll out with a new line of tires... Are they trying to sell more tires by making people run soft compound rears and...
JVP Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
5/30/2024 5:14am
Weight alone isn't a good metric to go by. Here's my take from what I've run, lease support to most. EXO WTB light (though they're heavy for what they are) EXO+ Schwalbe Super Trail Maxxis Double Down Schwalbe Super Gravity Maxxis DH Schwalbe DH Super Trail is my go-to trail bike and winter casing, sometimes with Tannus rear if I need a little more protection against sharp rocks. Double Down is also a good winter tire, it's really supple, so behaves nicely on low-speed, slimy roots. Schwalbe Super Gravity is quite a bit more supportive than DD. I like it...
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
5/29/2024 1:39pm In my experience Maxxis DD is weak for the weight- easier to cut/pinch than they should be. @ebrunner- 2nd vote for Cannibal rear tire- will last longer and roll faster than Maxxis MaxxGrip, has more grip than Maxterra.
regulardude Liked a reply to forum topic Monster pro dh mountain creek discussion
5/26/2024 6:44pm
The crew from Monster pro dh and trail builders at Mountain Creek knocked this one out of the park. The course was soooooo fun to ride while being deceptively difficult to go fast on. 2 for 2 for the Pro Downhill Series. Clay and crew are doing a bang up job. #usdh
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2supple Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/26/2024 12:57pm
I remember watching a moi moi video where they did testing and dropped a lighter compression tune into his Zeb. Seems like the pros can prefer lighter compression as well. Question still stands - how is it that every two years there are updated compression tunes. This applies to RS and the latest Fox Grip X2. Why can't they get it right the first time.
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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/26/2024 12:57pm
Isn't the Devinci DH proto just the bike Dak rode a few years ago? Anywho, the Charger 3.1 update, I kinda hope it will be possible to upgrade the 3 to it with just a few parts (like the spring update a few years ago) instead of buying a whole new damper. That would be ideal.
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lowpivot Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/22/2024 1:44pm
What advantage is there to wetting the fork in a certain travel range?
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/22/2024 12:03pm yes- that is what the intention is. getting it to work smoothly and package in a MTB damper is another story. I think some of the issue is MTB suspension has an extremely wide range of shaft speeds to deal with. Something like 5-10x the range of a normal car, so what works on cars doesn't always translate. search Koni...