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midwest-mtb Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/13/2024 4:51am
I posted this about an hour before you commented! Currently trying Michelins Force AM2’s on my Ibis Ripley AF. I ride in the Midwest and was looking for a faster rolling but durable light trail bike tire. My terrain is pretty rocky and have cut the sidewall on multiple Maxxis tires but my terrain is relatively flat so it’s a difficult problem to solve. My best way to describe these tires would be a Maxxis Rekon in a double down casing. It rolls well, traction is good and the casing is pretty beefy. It does exactly what I need it...
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ShapeThings Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/13/2024 4:50am
(especially when they're all made in asia)
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ANikel Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/13/2024 4:48am
I am in Central Texas which has mostly rolling terrain with highly variable soil types, but mostly decomposing limestone which is often sharp, crumbly, rocky, and abrasive. Probably not too different from some the conditions in AZ. I run a DHF EXO on the front that seems to work pretty well and recently swapped out a DHR II on the back wheel to a Vittoria Aggaro to try and pickup some rolling speed. The Vittoria is a lot faster, transitions from side-to-side with more confidence, and has held up pretty well so far. Outright grip is lower than the Maxxis...
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thegromit Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/13/2024 4:47am
If you can find it maxxis made a tire called the Griffin in DH and DD for a little its was pretty good fast rolling tire. Not sure if there are many still floating around.
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midwest-mtb Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/13/2024 4:46am
To add some diversity to this argument. Currently trying Michelins Force AM2’s on my Ibis Ripley AF. I ride in the Midwest and was looking for a faster rolling but durable light trail bike tire. My terrain is pretty rocky and have cut the sidewall on multiple Maxxis tires but my terrain is relatively flat so it’s a difficult problem to solve. My best way to describe these tires would be a Maxxis Rekon in a double down casing. It rolls well, traction is good and the casing is pretty beefy. It does exactly what I need it to do...
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Dave_Camp Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/13/2024 4:45am
Best pic I can find of the mythical DD Icon. Bring it back!!
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D(C) Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/12/2024 4:39pm
The Tomahawk was a good option as well (discontinued), which came in DD casing. Minion SS comes (came?) in DD and DH casing at some point.
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Nobble Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/12/2024 4:39pm
Don’t WTB sell the Trail Boss in a tough casing? Those are relatively fast tires. Edit: the Teravail Ehline is also sold in a “durable” casing and looks pretty fast.
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Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/12/2024 4:39pm
Now i don't need it anymore but in italy i was hoping for a Nobby Nic super gravity for the summer
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kcyeeto Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/12/2024 4:39pm
Maxxis used to make Icons in a double down casing.
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megastoke Liked a reply to forum topic Mountain Bike Tires
8/12/2024 4:38pm
Absolutely. I raced the AZT 800 last year, and was really pulling my hair out trying to decide which tires to run. Anything with a fast tread has a wimpy casing, and anything with a tough casing has massive lugs. Wound up going with Vittoria Agarros with tire inserts, which got the job done with only one flat at the very end.
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ricksticks Added a reply to Mountain Bike Tires
8/12/2024 1:53pm That's literally my dream come true
ricksticks Added a reply to Mountain Bike Tires
8/12/2024 12:11pm That's actually the tire I run on my "xc" wheelset currently. I would love more protection in the rear though. I've been curious about the Minion SS and similar but they always just seemed too weird. I guess if I'm looking for a niche tire it makes sense that it would be weird. Edit: looks like the SS's only come...
ricksticks Added a reply to Mountain Bike Tires
8/12/2024 11:17am Is anybody else dying for an xc style tread with a double down level casing or is that too niche? I have one bike with two wheel sets, one for bike park and rough trails and one for long days on the bike, but where I live in AZ the trails are really rough but rolling speed is crucial to...
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 Racing Talk
8/11/2024 6:04pm
u.s. national champs whip-off vid
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carlinojoevideo Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 Racing Talk
8/10/2024 11:32am
Livestream link to Euro Champs Youtube https://www.youtube.com/live/I8kuWee83nI?si=7ehwepLTwBIooA1J
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iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 Racing Talk
8/9/2024 6:42am
Message from YT regarding Jack Moir below - get well soon Jack! August 9 th , 2024 – We are sad to announce that earlier this month Jack Moir has broken his collarbone during a training ride at home in Australia. Unfortunately, this puts Jack out of the upcoming Enduro World Champs and remainder of the season. YT Industries is committed to support him throughout this period until he is fully recovered, and we can’t wait to welcome Jack back to his winning ways next season. “Devastated to be missing the first Enduro World Champs after breaking my collarbone. I’m...
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