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Post by lellow on Feb 19, 2006 3:56:01 GMT 8
My tires have completely been getting thrashed since I started trials and they're really really old. I wanna get a new set but everytime I look one up on the net, they're not available here. Can onyone suggest some good tires for trials available here? Where exactly? Thanx!
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Post by xctofi on Feb 19, 2006 10:14:59 GMT 8
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Post by lellow on Feb 19, 2006 16:55:56 GMT 8
thanx!
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Post by alien_scream on Feb 20, 2006 10:16:34 GMT 8
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Post by konablack on Feb 20, 2006 19:30:41 GMT 8
For my opinion, any type of tyres would do except the roadie type ( super "nipis")...
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Post by lellow on Feb 21, 2006 9:45:38 GMT 8
Oh, thanx for the links but like I said I'm looking for TRIALS tires available in METRO MANILA. I have a good idea of what I want when I'm surfing the net but usually when I go out to buy em, the stores (even at cartimar) don't have such a wide TRIALS variety even for a stock frame. I could settle for XC tires but it would be nice to try what's out there and make a change from time to time diba?
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Post by alien_scream on Feb 21, 2006 10:08:24 GMT 8
my brother who is into trials uses a maxxis mobster 2.5 on his rig!!!!!
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Post by Lance_R_evo on Feb 21, 2006 12:08:06 GMT 8
I saw a few Hansventure before in caloocan...like what Hans Ray(Rey?) is using on his trials bike....
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Post by PT on Feb 21, 2006 14:05:04 GMT 8
go for holy rollers dude ... theres a bunch in quiapo the last time i went there ..
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Post by P-jhay on Feb 21, 2006 14:24:46 GMT 8
My tires have completely been getting thrashed since I started trials and they're really really old. I wanna get a new set but everytime I look one up on the net, they're not available here. Can onyone suggest some good tires for trials available here? Where exactly? Thanx! |
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Post by jedi on Feb 21, 2006 15:25:04 GMT 8
i should have seen this thread before i bought my Ignitor... been using it for a month now, well so far so good..... road and trails..
oh my mistake, this thread just started last feb. 19.
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Post by konablack on Feb 21, 2006 20:27:48 GMT 8
i should have seen this thread before i bought my Ignitor... been using it for a month now, well so far so good..... road and trails.. oh my mistake, this thread just started last feb. 19. Was opting for the hansventure tire but the availability is so-so... Patrick uses holy roller and i guess its okay too.. So what Kind of tricks are you up to now... |
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Post by jedi on Feb 22, 2006 15:52:25 GMT 8
not much.. been riding it on trails and road.... it really rolls fast on the road and i find comfortable too on trails....been using it for a month and it still looks the same..
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Post by alien_scream on Feb 22, 2006 16:27:27 GMT 8
trails!!!! or trials!!!!!!!! i think this thread is for trials and urban assult!!!!!!
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Post by sapool on Feb 22, 2006 17:50:49 GMT 8
is it better to use thick (ie 2.1", 2.5") slick tires for park/trials use? or is it not recommended? o and is it available in our LBS?
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Post by alien_scream on Feb 22, 2006 17:55:28 GMT 8
maybe this could help taken from free-du.t-com.hr/trials/faq.htmlTires No one usually pays much attention to the front tire. Keep it light but grippy, especially if you're planning on doing a lot of front wheel tricks or riding during the winter. Most of riders use 2.0" or 2.1" front tires. Fatter tire usually isn't worth the added weight. Rear tire, however, is more important. We want something wide to increase friction (especially in the nature or during poor weather conditions), from 2.25" to 2.6". Watch for the tire pattern – it should be uniform and fairly dense to provide you with better grip on that slippery rock. They should also be a bit softer if you ride lots of natural (in urban environment they would wear down too soon). Not so few trials frames have only 2.25" tire clearance, so sometimes you'll have your choice already made. For the rest of you, tires that will work fine are IRC El Gato, Kenda Kinetics, Specialized Evil Twin, Michelin 24.1 Comp, IRC El Kujo, Continental Vertical ProTection (for front), Tioga Factory DH (although some riders hate these tires) etc. IRC El Gato is the only tire designed specifically for trials, also offering pinch flat protection and a lot of weight. If you can stand the red sidewall and can get it, just do by all means. Continental Vertical ProTection is a soft-compond tire with many great technologies, and a good choice especially for the front in the bad weather conditions (it can be used in the rear as well, if you turn in on the other side). Kenda Kinetics is a hard tire good for dry weather featuring a nice thread pattern and offering long wear life. There is also a lighter version with an orange sidewall, but it is said it pinch flats too easy. |
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Post by konablack on Feb 23, 2006 20:05:44 GMT 8
Does tire size depend on the rim size too???
I mean if your rim size are like double wide or double wall??? then your tire would increase its width???
Off topic i guess...
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Post by P-jhay on Feb 23, 2006 21:52:34 GMT 8
Does tire size depend on the rim size too??? I mean if your rim size are like double wide or double wall??? then your tire would increase its width??? Off topic i guess...
yup! usually dpat ganon. you're tire size must fit your rims too.
but there are some who use narrow rims and their tires are big sizes.
and, actually, it depends on your bike too (the fork also).
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Post by Lance_R_evo on Feb 23, 2006 23:50:00 GMT 8
man, with those tires, he could eventually ride on the moon.....
or even float in sea.... hehe
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Post by Patrick on Feb 24, 2006 17:48:01 GMT 8
lellow, what type of trials do you do? natural or urban? ( Im kinda hoping i will learn both ) I use 2.3 in front (spez) and 2.4 on the rear (holyroller), the holyroller is very grippy especially on loose dirt and concrete. I dont plan to change the type of tires im using at present, im willing to try other brand too but i prefer to be able to try it out first (from other bikes). My front tire is quite worn out im might shift to a 2.2 to save weight
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Post by lellow on Feb 24, 2006 18:26:44 GMT 8
lellow, what type of trials do you do? natural or urban? ( Im kinda hoping i will learn both ) I use 2.3 in front (spez) and 2.4 on the rear (holyroller), the holyroller is very grippy especially on loose dirt and concrete. I dont plan to change the type of tires im using at present, im willing to try other brand too but i prefer to be able to try it out first (from other bikes). My front tire is quite worn out im might shift to a 2.2 to save weight I'm stuck in the city as of now but maybe this summer (when I have more time) I'll try natural as well. My tires are both 2.1 because I stole them from my old school mtb since I bought roadies for my new bike for city riding. Now I'm starting to look for that extra reliability in grip. |
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Post by konablack on Feb 24, 2006 20:17:41 GMT 8
i think this would be the perfect tires for everyone ;D
Take note.. its 4.0!!looks like a mtb slash pedicab tires hehehe, nice pic by the way... |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 24, 2006 20:31:34 GMT 8
I'm stuck in the city as of now but maybe this summer (when I have more time) I'll try natural as well. My tires are both 2.1 because I stole them from my old school mtb since I bought roadies for my new bike for city riding. Now I'm starting to look for that extra reliability in grip. Maybe you can come with us in the regular saturday ride and maybe you can teach us some moves. |
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Post by konablack on Feb 24, 2006 20:35:07 GMT 8
I'm stuck in the city as of now but maybe this summer (when I have more time) I'll try natural as well. My tires are both 2.1 because I stole them from my old school mtb since I bought roadies for my new bike for city riding. Now I'm starting to look for that extra reliability in grip. Maybe you can come with us in the regular saturday ride and maybe you can teach us some moves. yeah, so we could at least form a trio when were practicing trials (spongebob, patrick and squidward) hehehe |
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Post by lellow on Feb 27, 2006 13:37:00 GMT 8
Maybe you can come with us in the regular saturday ride and maybe you can teach us some moves. yeah, so we could at least form a trio when were practicing trials (spongebob, patrick and squidward) hehehe I'd love to! but As of now I have satruday classes. what time do you usually go and where do you usually meet up? My classes end at 12 and I live at Marikina so it shouldn't be so hard. |
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Post by lellow on Feb 27, 2006 13:42:50 GMT 8
But actually I think you'll be doing the teaching. I'm really just starting out learning from videos and such.
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Post by konablack on Feb 27, 2006 16:54:19 GMT 8
@ lellow we usually hangup at the PICC near starcity...
at around 7 to 8 in the morning, if you wan't we could adjust the place and the time...
are you a student? or a teacher?
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Post by lellow on Feb 27, 2006 18:47:42 GMT 8
Student... uhmm lapit na rin exams e. Its getting busy so I'll look for you guys again about a month from now. Yehey!
Also, with carefull and very excited deliberation, I've decided to get the Holly Roller for the rear and anything light at about 2.2, 2.3 in the front.
Thank you all very much for helping me make this decision.
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Post by cube05 on Mar 9, 2006 14:08:20 GMT 8
well theres maxxis mofo dh,its great in trails and dh,or speciallized chunder,im impressed with the performance on speciallized chunder, on hard or soft ground in high speed, its great on corners but still maintain its grip on the ground well just a suggestion ....
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