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Post by nikkocholo on Aug 20, 2007 11:49:07 GMT 8
zup guuys? while reading an article on the net, forgot the site, I met a phrase that tires-for trials- should be bigger/fatter on the rear for better grip and front tire must be half the size of the rear so it's easy to be lifted ..I'm currently using IRC serac 2.1 both on my front and rear wheel but it feels slippery...could you suggest sizing and brand should I use for better grip and bump proof...TIA
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Post by forcebinder on Aug 20, 2007 13:58:39 GMT 8
I use maxxis minions 2.35 ST tires before... very good for all-around riding if u ask me. great for concrete, bombproof too! im using nevegals right now but the minions were much better...
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Post by joolz01 on Aug 20, 2007 18:22:38 GMT 8
it depends on what kind of trials rider you are sir... patrick uses these 2.5 downhill tires with thick sidewalls and told me has never gone pinch flat with it... patrick likes playing on natural terrain though (rocks, grass, soil)...
i use the maxxis holy roller, its 2.4 but fast rolling(ideal for concrete and cemented terrain, urban in short), it has very good grip too, never had a pinch despite things that patrick and I do...
i use 2.4 for both front and rear, with dx32 rim at the rear and mavic221 up front to shave some weight (if i really did shave some hehehe)... its one way of training yourself to land properly knowing that your using XC rims on your front hehehe ;D
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Post by nikkocholo on Aug 21, 2007 12:49:33 GMT 8
thanks guys. btw how much is the minion cost? and the holly roller? is it advisable to use regular double track rims or the double wide? 26" or 24"? TIA
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Post by Patrick on Aug 21, 2007 14:54:16 GMT 8
Hi forcebinder long time......
Minions are the "DHF" and the "DHR" right? get the "DHF" both for front and rear tires for Trials.
Any good DH tire will work, among the best are minions, high roller, IRC Kujo. Im using a hansventure 2.4 at the rear now and a Kujo infront. I couldn't complain to both. Using a DH tire will prevent pinch flats.
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Post by nikkocholo on Aug 21, 2007 20:14:52 GMT 8
okidoki sir pat... thanks I'll be hunting LBS for DH...hehehe could I use 2.2 on the front?
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Post by joolz01 on Aug 21, 2007 22:48:33 GMT 8
hey pat lets ride!!!! hehehe
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Post by knobbyist on Aug 21, 2007 22:58:33 GMT 8
okidoki sir pat... thanks I'll be hunting LBS for DH...hehehe could I use 2.2 on the front? hey nikkocholo if you happen to find maxxis minions (size 2.35), please post which LBS you found them. my minions will wear out soon and i can't seem to find them anywhere anymore. thanks in advance brad.  |
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Post by coilerblue on Aug 22, 2007 8:35:51 GMT 8
okidoki sir pat... thanks I'll be hunting LBS for DH...hehehe could I use 2.2 on the front? hey nikkocholo if you happen to find maxxis minions (size 2.35), please post which LBS you found them. my minions will wear out soon and i can't seem to find them anywhere anymore. thanks in advance brad. sayang i already gave my my pair of 2.35 dh minions for free to angelobryant almost new... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by nikkocholo on Aug 22, 2007 10:35:17 GMT 8
no prob knobbyist I'll update you as soon as I have them
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Post by knobbyist on Aug 22, 2007 13:24:52 GMT 8
sayang i already gave my my pair of 2.35 dh minions for free to angelobryant almost new... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D sayang nga... tsk tsk. at least a brother here in the forum got them. hehehe! i appreciate the sentiment brad. thanks anyways.  just a question, you said they were almost new. did you bought them recently? if so, where? no prob knobbyist I'll update you as soon as I have them thanks man, i'll be looking forward for it. btw it really is an excellent tire. best one i've used so far.  |
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Post by Patrick on Aug 22, 2007 20:23:05 GMT 8
okidoki sir pat... thanks I'll be hunting LBS for DH...hehehe could I use 2.2 on the front? Yes you can but I couldn't remember how good the 2.1-2.2 front tire is anymore...hehe over shadowed by the 2.3 in front... May I suggest maybe using a DH tire in front and loose the headlock if your using one it will weigh the same more or less...as long as you have a steel steerer tube in the fork |
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Post by Patrick on Aug 22, 2007 20:32:27 GMT 8
hey nikkocholo if you happen to find maxxis minions (size 2.35), please post which LBS you found them. my minions will wear out soon and i can't seem to find them anywhere anymore. thanks in advance brad. sayang i already gave my my pair of 2.35 dh minions for free to angelobryant almost new... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Thanks for the IRC hehe |
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Post by coilerblue on Aug 23, 2007 8:05:57 GMT 8
sayang i already gave my my pair of 2.35 dh minions for free to angelobryant almost new... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D sayang nga... tsk tsk. at least a brother here in the forum got them. hehehe! i appreciate the sentiment brad. thanks anyways. just a question, you said they were almost new. did you bought them recently? if so, where? no prob knobbyist I'll update you as soon as I have them thanks man, i'll be looking forward for it. btw it really is an excellent tire. best one i've used so far. ross at cartimar brother knob hi tol patrick long time no see... |
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Post by Patrick on Aug 23, 2007 12:10:29 GMT 8
Hi Edwin, If you passby Ross please check if they have my Surly on stock..thanks..I probably wont ride this weekend since I still have work to do.
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Post by nikkocholo on Aug 23, 2007 12:13:55 GMT 8
I was planning to change rim size a 24" is in mind what brand should I get?
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Post by Patrick on Aug 23, 2007 16:03:00 GMT 8
Dont ask me about 24s hehe i'm a purist but 24 will do wonders for a Pinoy. We should ride 24s.
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Post by alien_scream on Aug 23, 2007 20:53:37 GMT 8
i still have my 24s!!!!!! hehehehehehehe!!!!!!
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Post by knobbyist on Aug 24, 2007 0:21:27 GMT 8
ross at cartimar brother knob hi tol patrick long time no see... hey coilerblue. i read your post this morning and i was able to pass by Ross on my way home. unfortunately they ran out of stock of 2.35 minions, they only have the really wide ones left (2.6 or 2.7) with the orange lining on the sidewall. good thing they finally have those big ass GZ shorts in stock so i got one instead. thanks anyways brad. |
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Post by coilerblue on Aug 24, 2007 8:02:51 GMT 8
no prob brad knob
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Post by chi on Aug 24, 2007 15:01:44 GMT 8
my choice for urban riding/street tires:
Tioga Factory FS100
Kenda K-rad
Maxxis Holy Roller / Hookworms
Dmr Moto
all tires available at your local bikeshops.....
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Post by forcebinder on Aug 24, 2007 19:46:57 GMT 8
hey...for 24s??? I'd use singletrack rims...I wouldn't use 24's for trials, but don't let that stop you from trying them...hehe
I'm using singletracks right now, so far they haven't showed any sign of weakness and I've been using them, I think, for almost 2 years?
I'd recommend knobby tires for trials like: Maxxis Minions(both the front and rear specific are ok), Maxxis Swampthings, what else...Kenda Nevegals and Kenda Kinetics are nice too...
For maxxis, the Super Tacky versions are great and so are the stick-e's by Kenda...hehe
As for the size...the most common is 2.3 and some 2.5s... For the price of Maxxis STs and Kenda Stick-E's, my guess would be, not lower than 1k? Am I right?...hehe
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Post by nikkocholo on Aug 24, 2007 23:23:20 GMT 8
thnx for the feed guys...btw t's just a plan for now stl enjyng the 26's but f 24's better probably swtch.... got prob w/ eyes
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