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Hey Guys,
Looking to get some opinions on tyre choices - mostly about the different ply.
Currently using the Specialized Butcher DH that came on my Demo, but they're starting to look a bit shabby. And at $90 a tyre, probably could get something as good for cheaper?
I'm thinking of getting some Maxxis - either the Minions DHF/DHR or even the shorty is looking pretty good. The Minions Front are very similar to the Butcher DH I have now and feel pretty good as an all rounder (I only race Sports) and suit the WA landscape. Mostly loose dry top soil with some hard stuff not far under the surface. Sometimes we get lucky with a bit of rain and the dirt sticks a bit better - but the tread pattern on the Butcher isn't so tight that the mud sticks.
I'm looking to cut weight where I can - just passively as I go - and wonder what the weight difference is between 1, 1.5 or 2 ply tyre's and whether you can feel the difference when you're riding? The Butcher is dual ply and I've been pretty lucky with tyre pressure and have had a blow out (yet).
Cheers!
Looking to get some opinions on tyre choices - mostly about the different ply.
Currently using the Specialized Butcher DH that came on my Demo, but they're starting to look a bit shabby. And at $90 a tyre, probably could get something as good for cheaper?
I'm thinking of getting some Maxxis - either the Minions DHF/DHR or even the shorty is looking pretty good. The Minions Front are very similar to the Butcher DH I have now and feel pretty good as an all rounder (I only race Sports) and suit the WA landscape. Mostly loose dry top soil with some hard stuff not far under the surface. Sometimes we get lucky with a bit of rain and the dirt sticks a bit better - but the tread pattern on the Butcher isn't so tight that the mud sticks.
I'm looking to cut weight where I can - just passively as I go - and wonder what the weight difference is between 1, 1.5 or 2 ply tyre's and whether you can feel the difference when you're riding? The Butcher is dual ply and I've been pretty lucky with tyre pressure and have had a blow out (yet).
Cheers!