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Author: | Canaan [ Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tire Review Thread |
Dirtrider wrote: Canaan wrote: Has anyone tried the Kenda Slant Six? Doubt that I'd go back to Kendas, but I liked the idea of a cross between the Nevegal and the Small Block 8. I was just checking those out at BB this afternoon and thought they might be a good all around tire. Don't hear that much about it but personal preference & riding styles are so varied,who knows Just slapped on new Neves about 2 months ago so I need to wear those out first. I liked Nevegals but wore them out too quickly, even using the longer-lasting compound. I've been running Maxxis Crossmarks, which I like a lot for the xc riding I do. Thinking about trying out the Larsen TT, just to switch it up a little bit. |
Author: | Earache [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:21 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tire Review Thread |
It's been about a year since last post, so I thought I'd bump this thread with my $.02... Reading the reviews here, Nevegals seem to be a love-it, or not-so-much type of tire. Nevegal Stick-Es do wear fast, but recently, have worked very well for for me, with maintaining loose-over-hardpack slope traction, one of the performance features most important to me. I'm a tall, heavy, rider (235 lbs.), and that is sometimes a lot of inertia to overcome when standing/torquing in the pedals (I use flats) - just the right tire pressure (still using tubes) helps too, 38-40 lbs. seems to be my sweet-spot. The $29.99 price tag (BB) makes sense to me too - wear-em-out, get more. I do have on-deck, a pair of Specialized Ground Control - got them on-sale, but I want to see if spending more, gets you more - I'm skeptical, but the Mag reviews liked 'em. As mentioned by others, tire choices are ridiculous in number and highly subjective, but I'm interested in any opinions/experiences in the case of heavy riders like me, and Specialized tires in particular. TIA |
Author: | racerbill [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:54 am ] |
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For my 26er I like the Bontrager XR 4 team issue, rolls good and corners better than the Nevegal. On my 29er, it's a tallboy LT, I'm running a specialized butcher on the front and a Maxis ardent on the rear. The butcher holds like a dirtbike tire on the front and at 810 g is about the same as the Schwabe Hans Damph. My buddy who also rides a 29er runs the same tires he's about 230 pounds. |
Author: | Earache [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tire Review Thread |
racerbill wrote: For my 26er I like the Bontrager XR 4 team issue, rolls good and corners better than the Nevegal. On my 29er, it's a tallboy LT, I'm running a specialized butcher on the front and a Maxis ardent on the rear. The butcher holds like a dirtbike tire on the front and at 810 g is about the same as the Schwabe Hans Damph. My buddy who also rides a 29er runs the same tires he's about 230 pounds. Thank-you sir, for the fast input - appreciated! |
Author: | jSatch [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:21 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tire Review Thread |
it would depend on the type of riding and style to some extent. other than tire magic, which is undeniable, i do see a difference between pure xc tires (roundy, with even tread across) and dh tires (center tread-gap-massive outer lugs). on groomed or slow stuff the former may be best. on very fast action where throwing the bike down to make a turn is better. the 'gap' allows the outer treads to bite in. neve's are sort of an in-between. some guys who prefer a bit of a gap (which most maxxis tires have for am-fr-dh) cut off half the transition lugs on neves. i've unexpectedly washed out on neves, and although a great all round tire, the side lugs may not save you as with tires with a gap. on the downside, tires with a gap you can hit a nervous section before the side lugs catch. if you throw your bike hard into corners that shouldn't be a problem. if you're a pussy, eh, finesse rider like me, it takes some getting used to. |
Author: | Earache [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tire Review Thread |
jSatch wrote: it would depend on the type of riding and style to some extent. ......... if you're a pussy, eh, finesse rider like me, it takes some getting used to. Thanks for the great feedback jSatch! Due to numerous lapses of judgement during the 1970's, I'm solidly in the *Old Guy - Intermediate - Trail* class.... I like your term "finesse" better though - has a classy sound! Dirty Harry Callahan said - "A man's GOT to know his limitations." I embrace this! Harry also owned a S&W Model 29 - also a good idea.... |
Author: | jSatch [ Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tire Review Thread |
Earache wrote: jSatch wrote: it would depend on the type of riding and style to some extent. ......... if you're a pussy, eh, finesse rider like me, it takes some getting used to. Thanks for the great feedback jSatch! Due to numerous lapses of judgement during the 1970's, I'm solidly in the *Old Guy - Intermediate - Trail* class.... I like your term "finesse" better though - has a classy sound! solidly in the senior, intermediate wanna-be class myself. |
Author: | OldDogDan [ Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Tire Review Thread |
Awakening this sleeping dog of a thread… My newest bike came with 2.4 Dissectors front & rear, which had me worried they would be sketchy compared to my preferred 2.6 DHR & Assegai. I was pleasantly surprised — they were fine. Not to say there aren’t MANY other currently popular tires I’ve never tried. |
Author: | Kimba [ Tue Aug 22, 2023 1:18 pm ] |
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Wow tires were 26 inches??? |
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