All Mountain Tyres
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Big JD
Wheel size expert
thanks for all your love and support!!!!!
I decided on the following
FS 5 inch 29er
Front- Maxxis DHF 2.4 WT 3C
Rear- Maxxis Griffin 2.35 for Summer and a Nobby Nic 2.35 for Winter
HT 29er
Front- Maxxis Ardent Race 2.35
Rear- Maxxis Ardent Race 2.2
will review the Griffin for you lot as there is little info out there for the new 29er exo.
I decided on the following
FS 5 inch 29er
Front- Maxxis DHF 2.4 WT 3C
Rear- Maxxis Griffin 2.35 for Summer and a Nobby Nic 2.35 for Winter
HT 29er
Front- Maxxis Ardent Race 2.35
Rear- Maxxis Ardent Race 2.2
will review the Griffin for you lot as there is little info out there for the new 29er exo.
What internal rim width are you running?
A rotating Minion DHF, Aggressor and Minion SS combo (depending on conditions) sounds good.
Mywifesirrational
I however am very normal. Trust me.
Yup I run tubeless, only takes 15 mins tops to change two tyres.
The best thing I have bought for minimising frustration is an airshot - https://www.pushys.com.au/airshot-tyre-inflator.html I know its not cheap, but it gets the tyres up first time everytime, just make sure the tyre bead and rim are both clean.
Zelvys at 29 or 30mm internal, using the maxxis WT variety's where available, otherwise either 2.3 or 2.4's.
All three tyres seem to synergise well, with similar edge knobs, so jumping from tyre to tyre doesn't feel too different.
I run a HR2/Ardent on my Heckler. I had the Ardent (2.25) on the front for a while and hated it. I actually started dreading riding... The Ardent was fine when I did some XC races as it rolls quite well, just can't be pushed on the front at all. It gave no feeling of when it was going to let go. I moved it to the back after buying an HR2, and don't mind it on the back to be honest. It rolls well which helps when you are pedalling an old heavy ass single pivot bike 
Mr Crudley
Glock in your sock
Ha, I bet my ye olde Heckler is older than yours with an Ardent on the back too. Still is more than good enough for me to ride until the inevitable upgrade.I moved it to the back after buying an HR2, and don't mind it on the back to be honest. It rolls well which helps when you are pedalling an old heavy ass single pivot bike
Flow-Rider
Burner
The Ardent seems to be a tyre that suits riders that take really smooth lines but if you are very aggressive and throw the bike deep into corners they're not so good.
Maybe it's just not a tyre for dry conditions??! Agree it's okish on the rear, mine slips on steep stuff but that most likely is technique....
I'm loving the hans damph on the front though so far, haven't really tested it in really rocky shit yet but it bites really nice on loose/hard in the trail star.
rgy1993
Likes Dirt
I got myself one of these when i switched to tubeless: http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/giyo-gf-94t-high-pressure-gauge-floor-pump-260-psi/GF-94T
Same concept but nice to have it in one unit with a pump. Makes the seating process soooo much easier!
Have been running the 2.4 Ardents on both front and rear now, your assessment is 100% IMO. On anything other than hardpack very hard to tell when they're going to stick or give way.
That being said probably the best balance for rolling resistance I've tried against other tyres when pedalling yourself both up and down hills.
At the moment too lazy to change over to something different, I'm taking the stance of "its making me a better rider by forcing me to choose good lines"
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Mr Crudley
Glock in your sock
It is rated for hardpack, loose over hard and medium. http://www.maxxis.com/catalog/tire-465-ardent-race
+1, Hans is a great front tyre. I like how it hangs on and it predictable so far and pretty comfortable. It sure looks like it would be home on a 125 too.
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The old girl is a 2005/6 model, made in the US.
BT180
Max Pfaff
I only just recently sold my '04 Heckler. Was running an HR2 and a Hans Dampf combo. Was pretty sweet.
Mr Crudley
Glock in your sock
The grand old lady is an 02 model also made in the US.
It is squeak free and just keeps going which makes an upgrade a bit more harder.
Ultra Lord
Hurts. Requires Money. And is nerdy.
Sounds like a frame for the wall if it's ever retired.
Big JD
Wheel size expert
The DHF wt 29er 3C 2.5 has shitloads of grip but is slow and heavy for general trails. It is a fit and forget.
Rather impressed with the 2.35 Griffin on the rear. Rolls , grips and brakes well. Think it would make a good xc trail front or rear tyre. Less weight and faster than the aggressor and could work on the front.
Rather impressed with the 2.35 Griffin on the rear. Rolls , grips and brakes well. Think it would make a good xc trail front or rear tyre. Less weight and faster than the aggressor and could work on the front.
Yeah I find them good. Initially my bike was really tail happy and I thought they weren't great on the back but a stem change (from 70mm to 60mm) and now really predictable. Back has 450km on it and looks thrashed but just keeps hooking up..... replacement NN hanging on the wall.....waiting.
First ride with the aggressor on the rear yesterday.
Certainly took a little getting used to after having the minion SS on the back for a good year now.
Once I got past not having those minion side knobs, and having to rip the rear brake to lock it up things got great fast.
This thing effing rips along! So much braking grip, climbing grip and just rails through berms!
Side walls do feel a bit squishy though.
Certainly took a little getting used to after having the minion SS on the back for a good year now.
Once I got past not having those minion side knobs, and having to rip the rear brake to lock it up things got great fast.
This thing effing rips along! So much braking grip, climbing grip and just rails through berms!
Side walls do feel a bit squishy though.
golden path
Banned
I heard the Aggressor is a bit undersize?