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Post by cobym on Apr 19, 2005 20:11:18 GMT 8
What are the lightest tires out there? I'm not really a gram counter but, just wondering. My maxxis krakens 1.95 seem quite heavy and sluggish for their size, or is it just my legs?
The Hutchinsons seem to be light, but they supposedly flat a lot.
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Post by nrsair on Apr 19, 2005 20:19:04 GMT 8
Check out Kenda Klimax lite. 26X1.95 - Folding 345G
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Post by norbadoods on Apr 19, 2005 20:22:49 GMT 8
where is it available? i'v been looking for this tire and still no avail... tnx
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marvs
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Post by marvs on Apr 19, 2005 22:22:44 GMT 8
besides weight, rolling resistance should be a consideration. there are some tires that are a bit heavier than others but roll a lot faster so it feels light.
the lightest tires don't have much tread/bite in them. Specialized Roll-x's come into mind for a light all around tire which is actually good in different trail conditions.
Match pa sa stumpy mo!!!
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Post by grnhrnt on Apr 20, 2005 8:40:23 GMT 8
a good trade-off for weight and traction are the kenda nevegal john tomac series, 510 grms and had a 5-star rating at the mbaction magazine for traction, braking & rolling resistance.
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Post by radical1962 on Apr 25, 2005 18:16:12 GMT 8
I have tried the Continental Explorer 2.0 and they are really light and grippy enough for Maarat. That was before I tried the 2.1 Nevegal Tubeless, run with Stan's Notubes... it's the best!!! Not as light but it was really good for Maarat-Roxas. I think I gained a few minutes using it during the race. It was fantastic on the singletrack and downhill straights of the trail. It even grips off-camber ruts.
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Post by weenie on Apr 25, 2005 21:08:38 GMT 8
My friend uses the Kenda, he says it's just 300+ grams, he got it at Extreme I think. He uses 120g tubes also.
But personally I wouldn't use it, the knobs are really TINY.
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Post by Alphabolt on May 2, 2005 17:41:06 GMT 8
Coby, Get the Specialized Roll-X tires and have Bong L. of Las Pinas apply his no-tube formula to it.... REAALLYY Light, brad! and the formula is race-proven both at XC and DH I plan to do this with my wheelsets already. I had a flat tire due to a small puncture last weekend at the Fort. My tires wouldnt have failed if I had the no-tube slime seal I can help you if you want since I go to Las Pinas everyday for work. No charge for a batchmate ;D
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Post by xctofi on May 3, 2005 3:51:27 GMT 8
have tried and currently using michelin comp s light and boy are they light!!!holds up steady and grips the trail hard!!!never expirienced any flats so far.too bad they are running thin now
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Post by cobym on May 3, 2005 16:28:43 GMT 8
Coby, Get the Specialized Roll-X tires and have Bong L. of Las Pinas apply his no-tube formula to it.... REAALLYY Light, brad! and the formula is race-proven both at XC and DH I plan to do this with my wheelsets already. I had a flat tire due to a small puncture last weekend at the Fort. My tires wouldnt have failed if I had the no-tube slime seal I can help you if you want since I go to Las Pinas everyday for work. No charge for a batchmate ;D Thanks dude. How much is the formula? Are they for tubes also? M running with tubes kasi.
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Post by Alphabolt on May 3, 2005 22:32:12 GMT 8
Coby brad,
Its actually better to use regular tires as opposed to tubeless tires...for the style of no-tubing by Bong L.
those tubeless tires are way too heavy
They charge about P400 per tire but that lasts about 6 months daw. NOt bad . Not bad at all considering I went through 2 tubes in 2 days!...the nail or sumthin was still in the tire when I replaced the interior during a ride. twas too small to notice...
I might be able to ask for discount for you . PM me
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