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Not really... just heavier than they say it is
I dread to think how much a heavy tyre weighs then!
Planning to do a full strip down of mine soon, might get some weights as I go. Would be interesting to see how they match up to manufacturer specs.
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I had some Roach/Raceface FR's knee/shin pads but they slipped. Since replaced with Rockgardn Landing Zone guards and they're much better.
I'd be very surprised if the SLX crankset is 150g heavier than the XT's. From memory I think the arms are actually lighter on the SLX, but the rings are heavier.
I'd be very surprised if the SLX crankset is 150g heavier than the XT's. From memory I think the arms are actually lighter on the SLX, but the rings are heavier.
They're not in stock anywhere!
Discontinued on ChainReaction Pity, they look really nice..Might have a look at the RaceFace stuff now...
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That was for the SLX Double, which has steel pedal inserts that the triple doesnt.
The last time I went out on my mtb I realised why not to use xc / road tyres on downhill tracks! Could someone recommend me a set of tyres / tubes (£40 ish for both) which would be suitable for whinlatter altura style downhill? My bike is a standard giant xtc se.
My front suspension has a warning sticker which says do not use for xc or downhill. Is this something I should be worried about or is it likely to be the manufacturer playing safe?
My front suspension has a warning sticker which says do not use for xc or downhill. Is this something I should be worried about or is it likely to be the manufacturer playing safe?
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Thanks for the tyre recommendation.
The forks are marzocchi mz race and I'm around 6' and 90kg - http://www.marzocchi.com/Template/l...456&Azione=Search&IDFolder=126&LN=UK&idC=1592
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Well manual says there for XC and with a name like Race you would think there appropriate for that. It will most likely be a playing it safe on there part, although if they are 100mm could get a little bumpy on the DH stuff just dont try anything to huge 
Well manual says there for XC and with a name like Race you would think there appropriate for that. It will most likely be a playing it safe on there part, although if they are 100mm could get a little bumpy on the DH stuff just dont try anything to huge
I think I'd run out of talent before they forks
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Those tyres are way overkill for that bike imo and I'd be suprised if they can even clear the frame.
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He could get away with one 2.4 on the front
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But he'd have to push it up the hill!
I'd be looking at Maxxis High Rollers or Kenda Nevegals. Would be fine in 2.1, 2.35 front/2.1 back or possibly 2.35 all round (check rear clearance).
I'd be looking at Maxxis High Rollers or Kenda Nevegals. Would be fine in 2.1, 2.35 front/2.1 back or possibly 2.35 all round (check rear clearance).
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Sorry for the late reply, shortly after went to A&E, 1 cracked collar bone and my 3rd and 4th ribs cracked in 2 places lol and was out cold with the painkillers they gave me, and as for the forks they 'were'07/8 marzocchi mx pro Lo 100mm pretty basic cheap and cheerful, upon returning to the LBS he had found some Marzocchi MX Pro ETA's 120mm in grey and said i could have them for £50 newley serviced and new seals all round, not sure on year as i cant seem to find out much about them.
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2.35" v 2.4"? C'mon guys. Given all all else being equal it isn't going to make any difference. The Ultura trail doesn't need any more than a 2.2" tyre which is really the max you should be using on a race fork. Perhaps try Continental Race King 2.2's? Big volume XC tyre. I have the much smaller volume 2.0's on the Blur.
I hope you get back on the bike soon KnightStalker. Seems like a fair deal on the Marzocchi's.
I hope you get back on the bike soon KnightStalker.
Seems like a fair deal on the Marzocchi's.
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I hope you get back on the bike soon KnightStalker.
Oh ill be back on it by next week, a broken finger didnt stop me, so a few cracks wont keep me down long, just need to work out what year the damn forks are lol
Figured the year out, 06, so just before they moved production from italy to the middle east with sr suntor gubbins
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2.35" v 2.4"? C'mon guys. Given all all else being equal it isn't going to make any difference. The Ultura trail doesn't need any more than a 2.2" tyre which is really the max you should be using on a race fork. Perhaps try Continental Race King 2.2's? Big volume XC tyre. I have the much smaller volume 2.0's on the Blur.
I hope you get back on the bike soon KnightStalker.
It's all about the type of tyre really. a 2.4 Ardent is very much a downhill orientated tyre. Whereas what he probably really needs is an XC tyre that can take a bit of punishment, hence Maxxis High Roller/Kenda Nevegal at 2.1/2.35. Also note, I did say check clearance for 2.35. A 2.1 should be fine really.
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A good deal on the forks I think
Lol - good luck being back on the bike within a week with a cracked collarbone
2.35's are generally a good all round tyre. You'll be ok on 2.1's aswell aslong as you're not doing lots of FR/DH type of riding.
Have a look at the Halo Choirmaster tyres. Here. I've run these for a full season and they've eaten everything. Mud, Rain, Slop, Snow and the drier stuff. I ran them for the first time in Afan Argoed in Snow this time last year and they outperformed a brand new pair of Kenda Nevegal's easily. They handle all types of riding with ease. They come highly recommended from myself
A good deal on the forks I think
Lol - good luck being back on the bike within a week with a cracked collarbone
Agreed. 2.4 tyres are most definitely a DH / FR tyre - The Ardents are most suited for hardpack, low rolling resistance riding. IE: Drier conditions.
2.35's are generally a good all round tyre. You'll be ok on 2.1's aswell aslong as you're not doing lots of FR/DH type of riding.
Have a look at the Halo Choirmaster tyres. Here. I've run these for a full season and they've eaten everything. Mud, Rain, Slop, Snow and the drier stuff. I ran them for the first time in Afan Argoed in Snow this time last year and they outperformed a brand new pair of Kenda Nevegal's easily. They handle all types of riding with ease. They come highly recommended from myself
That depends on the type of tyre rather than the size.
I have just bought a 2.4 Schwalbe Rocket Ron Evo which is a pure XC race tyre, triple compound and weighing only 530g.
I like big volume tyres because you can them at low pressures without any worry of pinch flats.
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