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Dec. 13, 2024, 9:40 a.m. -  Lynx .

Don't worry Cooper, I'm not a big fan of the SS either, just was given a couple that a guy brought it to get a fast rolling rear, however, not an experienced rider, so climbing anything but hardpack and he was walking. Also, not sure who designed it or how they tested it, but they seemed to have missed the fact that the side knobs are always in constant contact , no matter how hard you pump the tyre because they're so big. What I actually did was trim off about 1/3 of the side knob height and that helped with the rolling resistance, as to traction, they actually, if you know what you're doing, were really good climbers, but yeah, technique and knowing how to constantly move your weight about. My tyre combo on the Unit is Rekon 650Bx2.8" R/DHF 29x3.0" F, both MaxxTerra 3C, but they're over 6 years old and starting to crack, especially the DHF, so looking to reup with some new rubber, but thinking I'm going to go for the DHR2 on the front this time -_ was considering the WTB Rangers, but found someplace that has new old stock of the Maxxis as they stopped making the 29x3.0 version a few years ago_. And yeah, you should definitely try a bit more knobby tyre upfront paired with this and see how it goes.

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