DB1k 2011 official thread

**Buddha#81:Me** · 9th January 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by Transalper

Got any photos to satisfy my curiosity?

here ya go fresh off the press!

**Transalper** · 9th January 2011, 21:06

Yep, that's the same rear tyre I was running on the scouting mission. Possibly even similar condition when I started that weekend.

Never used them on front so can't comment there.

**ADVGD** · 9th January 2011, 21:07

Originally Posted by cooneyr

A E07 rear (or similar) is what I'll be using and would recommended as a rear tyre and whatever floats ya boat for the front.

+1 for the E07 on the rear. This is what I was running on the preruun, it was a great tyre for the DB1k terrain, it stood up very well to the sharp rocks

**junkmanjoe** · 9th January 2011, 21:10

Originally Posted by ADVGD

the sharp rocks

Are they tire killing rocks.......

JMJ

**Buddha#81:Me** · 9th January 2011, 21:11

Originally Posted by Transalper

Yep, that's the same rear tyre I was running on the scouting mission. Possibly even similar condition when I started that weekend.

Never used them on front so can't comment there.

good enuff for me cheers

**whatastoner** · 9th January 2011, 21:18

Hey Buddha, I've got a spare Michelin T63 21" I used last year. You're welcome to it.
Sorry, only got a 17" rear.

**Transalper** · 9th January 2011, 21:28

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

Are they tire killing rocks.......

JMJ

There are a lot more sharp stones and rocks than last year but tyre killers...
well your nice new square knobs will have at least one nice n round edge on them and probably some cuts and chunks missing too.

The only flat we had to deal with was from a nail or similar on a tame bit of dirt road but I was sure my front was about to get flat with several hits it took on the main challenge section.

ohh, lots of people watching this thread right now.

**Buddha#81:Me** · 9th January 2011, 21:28

Originally Posted by whatastoner

Hey Buddha, I've got a spare Michelin T63 21" I used last year. You're welcome to it.
Sorry, only got a 17" rear.

mite be a better option than the cheng shin front? last thing i want to be doing is repairing flats due to shit rubber, riding the 1000km is going to be enough let alone dealing with that type of distraction. 30+ deg tyre repairs dont appeal!

**Buddha#81:Me** · 9th January 2011, 21:29

Originally Posted by Transalper

ohh, lots of people watching this thread right now.

Maybe we are starting to worry?

**Transalper** · 9th January 2011, 21:35

I'd say excitement and anticipation, don't over think it or you'll syke yourself out.
It's always easier than it looks, that's what I tell myself anyway.
It's usually true but I don't always listen.

**ADVGD** · 9th January 2011, 21:50

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

Are they tire killing rocks.......

JMJ

Nothing too nasty, a few ascents and descents on rocky sections like this pic. Not detrimental to tyres if you pick nice lines that allow you to keep up momentum and avoid spinning up the back wheel too much on the rocky climbs. Personally these sections were some of the most fun bits

Sorry Transalper, bringing this image up again, that's a bit rough eh

it is the only photo I had of one of the rocky sections, honest