fjohn860
Alice in diaperland
Been on a Hans Dampf rear with a Mary up front.Minion SS used to be, but running aggressor now, and think it’s better suited.
Apart from the thin snakeskin sidewalls they have been good.
Been on a Hans Dampf rear with a Mary up front.Minion SS used to be, but running aggressor now, and think it’s better suited.
(Nerd alert)Minion SS used to be, but running aggressor now, and think it’s better suited.
DHR2 / HR2 up front and either out back as well or maybe a DHF out back.For those that ride there. What is your go to for the You Yangs?
Obviously a very subjective question, but I'm always curious.
Never tried the DHR2 I had on the front. Actually spewing that I didn't do it.DHR2 / HR2 up front and either out back as well or maybe a DHF out back.
I do have a Dissector to try and just got a good ol Ardent for out back as well.
Loamy and rocky at smithfield with lots of greasy roots (and that fucking scary barbed vine thing hanging off trees that nearly tore holes in my arm...), so ideal territory for themI wonder what these high grip enduro tyres are like bimbling about in Smithfield or Davies Creek?
29er yeah? If so - A quick check of my spare tyre pile reveals I can solve this issue.Never tried the DHR2 I had on the front. Actually spewing that I didn't do it.
Haha, I should've known you would have one29er yeah? If so - A quick check of my spare tyre pile reveals I can solve this issue.
I wouldn't characterise Smithfield as loamy, more hardpack. Maybe I haven't explored enough!Loamy and rocky at smithfield with lots of greasy roots (and that fucking scary barbed vine thing hanging off trees that nearly tore holes in my arm...), so ideal territory for them
No you’re right there is a lot of hard pack. I have memories of soggier bits up the back...I wouldn't characterise Smithfield as loamy, more hardpack. Maybe I haven't explored enough!
I ran a DHR2 for a while. Grippy but bloody hell it felt so damn slow. Do quite like the Agressor as well. A mate ran Dissectors F and R at Youis and rated it highly but destroyed the front in no time due to the soft compound.Never tried the DHR2 I had on the front. Actually spewing that I didn't do it.
Have heard a lot of people like it.
Still haven't tried Michelins, but do want to sometime. Youies is a difficult one for tyres, conditions can be all over the shop.I ran a DHR2 for a while. Grippy but bloody hell it felt so damn slow. Do quite like the Agressor as well. A mate ran Dissectors F and R at Youis and rated it highly but destroyed the front in no time due to the soft compound.
I run Michelin Wild enduros now And rate highly. Not great in the driest times at the Youis but since I ride different places often it’s the best alrounder For different condition.
Let the good times roll.Road to work today. Stupid hours and girlfriends new job (new job isn't stupid) eating in to any actual riding time I used to get.
Moving to Tas in July, having a month off work and just found out our temporary accomodation is about 45 mins drive from Derby.
Im already jealous of myselfLet the good times roll.
I've got DHF/Aggressor for the Django (and I had it for the Capra too) which has never given me grief at YY and is my go-to everywhere unless either really steep or really wet..For those that ride there. What is your go to for the You Yangs?
Obviously a very subjective question, but I'm always curious.
I avoided Assegais for a long time after not liking one I tried at Youies. Took a while, but I eventually wondered if it was because it was on a bike I found a bit long out front (I struggled with that bike at times to get good front grip because I couldn't confidently get my weight over the front wheel as much as I'd like). So I recently tried running an EXO+ Assegai up front on my Waltly(s). With the reach measurements being right in my comfort zone, the Assegai has been a revelation. With the DHFs previously I was slowly getting frustrated with the transition zone "gap", I finding I had to have the bike either "up" or "over" which meant some corners had arcs that didn't really match either position well. Loved the edge grip, but not the vagueness between centre and edge. Assegai keeps the edge grip, but adds partial-lean grip and possibly edge-knob stability too (that feeling could be the marginally thicker EXO+ casing though). Overall Assegais better tolerate my slightly lazy central body positioning on the bike. (ie: they flatter my excuse-riddled riding style ).I've got DHF/Aggressor for the Django (and I had it for the Capra too) which has never given me grief at YY and is my go-to everywhere unless either really steep or really wet..
I haven't bothered changing out the Altitude yet so it's Assegai/DHR. DHR is a slog at times but I really like a Assegai up front, gives me a lot of confidence through the corners. Might get another to replace the DHF once it's done
My experience:Try a Nobby Nic ?
I had Nobby Nics , F&R , Went to 'new style ' Hans Dampf F&R , now on Hans D rear and Magic Mary on Front
Magic Mary is Super Trail casing tho .
In saying that , only have had one puncture - which was a stick as fat as my sausagey fingers go through
Started out on the old Sight running DHF front/SS rear. Found the SS didn't have enough braking grip, so changed back to the stock DHR II. I also found that grip and confidence improved greatly when I changed the 2.3 DHF to a 2.5.For those that ride there. What is your go to for the You Yangs?
Obviously a very subjective question, but I'm always curious.