If you're keen on the DHR2 on the rear, just get the 2.3 DD version. Rolls way better than the 2.4WT and, although around the 1kg mark, it should hold up to the abuse dished out on the rough Sydney trails.Think I'll go down the route of a 2.4 WT 3C maxx terra DHR2 on the front and a 2.3 Aggressor on the rear.
Want to keep the rolling resistance down and DHR2 are supposed to be a pretty sweet tyre on the front.
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Where did you read that? Im not convinced thats correct.. the r's have square knobs for improved braking while the f's have more ramp for faster rolling and better turning grip.. these profile differences wouldn't translate to them being free ride and race specific..I also read the other day that the F and R in DHF and DHR actually stand for “Freeride” and “Race” not front and rear = mind blown.
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Singletrack.com, but I think it refers to the original version of the tyres so it may well not apply to the new versions.Where did you read that? Im not convinced thats correct.. the r's have square knobs for improved braking while the f's have more ramp for faster rolling and better turning grip.. these profile differences wouldn't translate to them being free ride and race specific..
Yup done a fair bit of riding with one on the front.Anyone run an aggressor front?
On further investigation it does seem that it does actually mean front and rear, but someone got the freeride and race idea into their heads and ran with it.Singletrack.com, but I think it refers to the original version of the tyres so it may well not apply to the new versions.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/singl...is-minion-dhf-dhr-ii-wide-trail-3c-tyres/amp/
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So in your humble opinion how would you rate it for you yangs or red hill? Considering this with a minion ss out back for red hill enduro.. to help with all the pedalling mainly.Yup done a fair bit of riding with one on the front.
It's surprisingly good, but the caveat is I've only used it for relatively sedate trail riding, I don't think I'd be game to use it for more aggressive AM riding. Reasonably predictable front tyre, buts it limits are way below a more aggressive front tyre, bur the rolling is noticeably better.
Kind of feels a bit like running the new nobby nic on the front, it's alright, great at places like wombat, but going hard any where that wasn't relatively hard pack, you'd probably die.
I've run the Agressor / SS combo and it does roll nice, but I wouldn't use it for an enduro. Don't mind it for youies, most of my PR's are on this combo for anything with some pedaling. Where as all the descending tracks the HR2 or DHF hold all the PR's - depends what you focus is on.So in your humble opinion how would you rate it for you yangs or red hill? Considering this with a minion ss out back for red hill enduro.. to help with all the pedalling mainly.
Haha, yeah the ardent... made the mistake of using a 2.6 DH version at buller one weekend, low sides galore, but it rolls nice from the carpark to trail head.Yep, nice. Kinda mirroring what I was thinking. Although never ridden an ss , was on hr2/agg and was very impressed. Rode that combo on a lot of varying terrain and was just as impressed with it in steep loam, slippy grease and hard dry as with the dhr2 that it replaced. Might stick with that, tried and true.. and thanks for not mentioning the not mention worthy ardent...
Hmmmm........ :noidea:I like Schwalbe Magic Mary and Hans Damphf up from but not sold on a rear tyre. It is just a trail bike- dont race or major stunts. Like the idea of set and forget (regardless of conditions) and cant mix tyre brands- thats just not on!
Maxxis make heaps of good trail options for my trail rig
Great front tyres- DHF, DHR, HR
Rear- Aggressor, DHR, Icon, Griffin or Ardent race
But you are running 1/2 kilo of extra weight running Maxxis over Schwalbe. This is fine for stunts and chunk but for general riders on trail bikes across multiple trails- I really dont see the reason to run such aggressive heavy tyres. I think we get sidetracked by marketing/enduro about what we should be riding and not what are really need.
sorry should have mentioned 29er tyres and i was under the impression Maxxis DHF 2.5 were 1100grams while Schwalbe HD where around 850grams I love the width of Schwalbe 2.35 and find with Maxxis you have to go 2.5 for comparison.Hmmmm........ :noidea:
Schwalbe Magic Mary - 27.5 x 2.35 - SnakeSkin, Speedgrip, TL Easy = 835g
Maxxis DHF - 27.5X2.30 - 3C/EXO/TR MaxxTerra = 870g
Difference - 35g
Schwalbe Hans Dampf - 27.5 x 2.35 - SnakeSkin, TL Easy, Speedgrip = 795g
Maxxis Aggressor - 27.5X2.30 - EXO/TR , DUAL = 885g
Difference - 90g
Schwalbe Rock Razor - 27.5 x 2.35 - SnakeSkin, TL Easy, Speedgrip = 695g
Maxxis Minion SS - 27.5X2.30 ,EXO/TR , DUAL = 745g
Difference - 50g
totally agree mate. I do find what works at Buxton, Woodend or Lysty might not be ideal at the Youies (youies is quite a unique surface). Hadnt considered adding PSI to improve rolling on hard pack.I only have 1 wheelset and run tubeless, so Im not running different tyres for different trails generally. If rather be running a heavier tyre with higher psi to get me through a cruisy xc roll than be undercooked when it counts on faster more aggressive trails, which I ride more than less anyway. If the gnarliest trails you ride are Buxton then yeah you probably don't need big aggressive tyres. But if you're having a crack on some steeper or more aggressive trails you will certainly notice a difference and wish you had some burlier rubber under you.