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janesssssy

janesssssy

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I did a nice long ride on Sunday. The Skyline at Afan, we had every sort of bad weather you could emagine.

1. Drizzle
2. Sideways rain
3. Hard rain
4. Hail
5. Thick Snow

Was great through. Only issue was Tuesday I was cleaning the bike, A large bulge of Innertube poking outsite my back wall of the rear tyre. LUCKY that it didnt have a puncture as it was the first time riding my new wheel. Mavic 717 and Hope pro 2 hub :eek:

So the question is - What to replace my Maxxis larsen TT with? Plus the side walls are wearing down only after 3 months riding, which is TERRIBLE!

Edit - It has be be light but hard wearing not like the Larsen.
 
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I put a Panaracer Trailraker at the front of the Heckler. It says 2.1" but in reality it's more like 1.9" at best. Looks daft with a 2.1" Kenda Nevegal on the rear but hey. The Trailraker is fast rolling, light weight at c560g. Fantastic in the mud. Good for XC.

Only done 1 days riding on it so far (at Bedgbury) though!
 
I was thinking of the panaracer Fire XC or the Cinder. But will look at the Trailraker.
I just hope that the tyre walls dont wear so fast compared to the Maxxis.
 
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Since summer is coming up, Nevegals Stick-E 2.1?

Maybe Hutchinson Barracuda if you have the pockets for them. :p
 
Panaracer Rampages when I'm playing
Maxxis Crossmark tubeless when I'm racing
Maxxis Ignitors on my SS
Currently 2.5 Nevegals for DHing, but might change to DHR's.
 
Nevegal 2.1's are more like regular 2.3's. They are going to be pretty rounded on 717's and bitch to get on I imagine!
 
I bought another Maxxis Larsen TT 2.0 70a compound.

Although I complained about the side walls, they are damn good for my confidence and overall riding.
 
Yeah I agree.
I have Swampthings, Minions and High Rollers and the first two are too heavy for everyday use. The High Rollers aren't designed for specific wet use. However Swampthings are probably the best tyre for muddy and wet conditions, just expect to be pedalling even on downhill sections to maintain momentum.

Maxxis Medusa tyres are designed for wet conditions and can be bought in foldable 1.8 (490g) or 2.1 (510g) types.

janesssssy said:
Edit - It has be be light but hard wearing not like the Larsen.
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You have to compromise somewhere; the lighter the tyre the more prone it will be to punctures, in the same way that the more grip the tyre gives the more rolling resistance you'll have.
 
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