Pootler
For Auckland based trail riding, what tyres do I want?
I have a Scorpion MX on the back which yesterday I had to run at 8psi to get traction at Thundercross. But its a 2012 tyre so presuming its well past its use by.
Golden tyre something on the front which seems to work ok. But also 2012.
Originally Posted by Katman
Forum whore
I have a Bridgestone X30 MID rear X20 soft front. Not sure I like the front, a X30 might be a better compromise. Good tyres, great price-but CHCH conditions a bit different to Auckalofa?
Pootler
What dont you like? I had read some not so good stuff on those fronts.
Liking the look of the Geomax, maybe a 32 f and 52 rear.
Forum whore
I think the front felt better and more stable with X30s front and back. They seem great tyres but I am hardly an expert. I would try Motoz tractionators but the Bridgestones are only $200 a set.
In the riders seat
I run the Bridgestone XC30 front and rear, work great and seem to last a fair amount of time on the med-hard terrain we're normally riding on
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No8 Wire Extraordinaire
That's what I run. X20 probably better for mud but I rebought the same combination as it's the best compromise I've had in last 20 years.
Ok here's the big secret.
Buy a Tubliss system for the rear. Couple of rides ago as example. People are flailing about on greasy uphill track that kept on going. I just putt on past them- feet on pegs looking like a Trials god. It wasn't skill.
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Pootler
Been running tubless in the adv bike for ages. Have it in the front of the KDX but not the back as havent needed a tyre change.
What pressure do you run in them?
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Forum whore
Generally 10 psi f&r. Trying 12 psi ATM. This is in a pretty rocky environment. Would not hesitate to run lower. Have run 6 psi on my adv 250 on slippery surfaces. With rim locks obv.
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
4 when it gets muddy. Maybe up to 6 if it looks dry. Never more. But no long road sections on a proper ride.
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Forum whore
On std tubes and rim Locks?
Pootler
Righto, I'm not going low enough then.
Ta
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Pootler
He is talking about when using Tubliss.
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Forum whore
Interesting, reviews are mixed on TUBELIS. Apparently, more traction, longer tyre life, but sidewall splitting ?
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
Scaremongering I'd say. We have several in our group. Never seen that.
Of course one could imagine on a heavy bike with zero psi on the road with sustained high speed you could do bad things, but I've seen a tube tyre ruined by running it flat. There's actually pressure at zero psi if compressed as it is still sealed rather than a open go outside hole.
But for trail riding, sweet.
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Pootler
Ive run 2 sets of tyres though on the adv bike with no issues.
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