The QUICK question thread.....

[Mr Crudley]

I find Maxxis weights more honest/accurate than most. I think there was 80-100g difference moving up from 2.3 to 2.4/5 in the same compound, but WT.

Thanks Moorey. I'm a bit plus sized curious. Not so much after more reaction but like to see how they feel spinning up to speed and railing along.

Also a 26+ will get you so close to 27.5 sizing which is nice twist to squeeze more out of your old stuff. I'm in.

 

[moorey]

Thanks Moorey. I'm a bit plus sized curious. Not so much after more reaction but like to see how they feel spinning up to speed and railing along.

Also a 26+ will get you so close to 27.5 sizing which is nice twist to squeeze more out of your old stuff. I'm in.

The 26+ Fit? Without 27.5 forks, I’ve had trouble fitting bigger tyres on 26” bikes.

 

[Mr Crudley]

The 26+ Fit? Without 27.5 forks, I’ve had trouble fitting bigger tyres on 26” bikes.

Yeah, that does look to be a bit of grey area. YMMV. Knowing 100% that the tyre size coupled with a rim width and fork arch height.

RS list the maximum wheel diameter that a fork could take. How close you get that diameter with tyre 'x' and rim 'y' is anyone's guess.

I would only go for a 2.6 maximum which should give a bit more wiggle room. Anything bigger, even if it fit, I think would be to much puffy big wheel for me.

 

[stirk]

If you're after more traction, but want to keep the 2.3, change to a HR2, or one of the DH tyres. They won't pedal quite as well, but grip will be much better for loose climbing.

I have a HR2 on the front and can't fault it especially in sand and I tried it on the rear and really felt it on the long uphills!

 

[stirk]

Or a Dissector

I like the look of this one, it's on order, cheers

 

[wkkie]

I have a HR2 on the front and can't fault it especially in sand and I tried it on the rear and really felt it on the long uphills!

DHF is a good compromise for rolling resistance slightly over grip on the back.

 

[moorey]

DHF is a good compromise for rolling resistance slightly over grip on the back.

Yeah, I’d prefer 2 DHFs than 2 DHR2s. Not sold on the DHR2 steering.

 

[yuley95]

Yeah, I’d prefer 2 DHFs than 2 DHR2s. Not sold on the DHR2 steering.

I found the DHR2 took just a little getting used to on the front. Seems to have just a little lateral slip (like a High Roller 2) before it bites. It’s a great tyre but after a short experiment with it as a front, I’ll stick with DHF for the trails I ride.

 

[Mr Crudley]

What do you all vote as the grippiest front tyre for mainly hardpack or loose over hardpack?

DHF and end thread?

 

[pink poodle]

What do you all vote as the grippiest front tyre for mainly hardpack or loose over hardpack?

DHF and end thread?

Schwalbe kojac.

 

[Mr Crudley]

Schwalbe kojac.

The Poods lives on the edge.

 

[Ultra Lord]

What do you all vote as the grippiest front tyre for mainly hardpack or loose over hardpack?

DHF and end thread?

Assegai.

 

[Mr Crudley]

Assegai.

It's one hell of a name.

 

[moorey]

Means ‘spear’ obviously. It’s a sweet front tyre.

 

[Mr Crudley]

Means ‘spear’ obviously. It’s a sweet front tyre.

Of course, Google saved my day again

 

[Flow-Rider]

The WTB trail boss grips fairly well when you climb and still rolls OK,

https://www.wtb.com/products/trailboss

 

[wkkie]

What do you all vote as the grippiest front tyre for mainly hardpack or loose over hardpack?

DHF and end thread?

No. I find others gripper up front... DHR2, HR2, Onza Ibex. I like the DHF better as a rear.

 

[Flow-Rider]

No. I find others gripper up front... DHR2, HR2, Onza Ibex. I like the DHF better as a rear.

Onza Ibex in 2.4 is a good all-rounder on the front.

 

[pink poodle]

The Poods lives on the edge.

The kojac has no edge! It exists beyond your concept of form.

 

[pink poodle]

Of course, Google saved my day again

Just read I Claudius and Claudius the God for all the context you could desire.