I love Schwalbe tires, Hans Dampf and Muddy Marys but they work better in wet conditions, for the drier months I'm using Minions 3C front and 60 rear in 2.5
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Interesting comments on the Nic. I've ran the 2.35 sizes with good results, albeit on dry terrain. Same goes for the HD with cut transition knobs. With a wider rim, the profile squares out a bit letting the cornering knobs bite better.
But if given the option would you run a Minnion DHF or a cut Hans?
You got your hands on the new Magic Marry and Rock Razor yet?
Im thinking of DHR II in the rear and HR II up front for the next 26 (or maybe 650B;)) rubber I get. I want a tire out back that will roll better than my current one.
Currently running DHF 2.5 Exo up front and 2.35 HR in the back. Slow Rollers
Why slag free swag?:rolleyes:
ummm, as your doctor i recommend against riding with a scaphoid fracture.
Im thinking of DHR II in the rear and HR II up front for the next 26 (or maybe 650B;)) rubber I get. I want a tire out back that will roll better than my current one.
Currently running DHF 2.5 Exo up front and 2.35 HR in the back. Slow Rollers
I have not road a DHRII, but I would say that the DHF rolls faster than the HR II.
I ran front DHF rear HR II last year on our Peru trip and I am now running DHF front and rear and I'd say the DHF is a faster rolling tire.
That centre row of knobs on the DHF is pretty tight compared to the open spaces of the other two tires.
Based on this excellent feedback I'm thinking I'll stay with the Purgatory front and rear for now. But something light that rolls well (without too much braking or cornering compromise) might be a good swap in for the rear.
Hey Cam, I am running purg 2.3 front and GC 2.3 rear and so far am loving it. The GC seems to be a fast tire and offer good cornering and braking bite. This is on a 29er though. Good to hear you are back on the bike man.
I want a tire out back that will roll better than my current one.
try something with a fairly smooth center strip - The Captain, BBG, H Factor, Ranchero, or even a DHF. Crossmark if you really want to roll well. But you'll trade off climbing and braking abilities so choose wisely.
Crossmark out back on a trail bike in summer :heart:
try something with a fairly smooth center strip - The Captain, BBG, H Factor, Ranchero, or even a DHF. Crossmark if you really want to roll well. But you'll trade off climbing and braking abilities so choose wisely.
Crossmark out back on a trail bike in summer :heart:
Too bad they are hella scary in fast corners…and then I sliced mine up…no thanks.
i'm shocked at how fast rolling the spesh butcher is, and how grippy. 820 grams on for the wagon wheels, beefy sidewalls tubeless set up a charm. my favourite tire at present.
Cam, I'm running the Butcher Control 2.3 up front, and Purgatory Control 2.3 on the rear. Tubeless. I'm loving this combo on the Enduro.
It's worth noting that the Purgatory got updated fairly recently; the 2.3 is essentially the new version and the 2.2 is the old version. At least, that's my understanding. The new one got the same "FE Analysis" tweaks that the Ground Control got last year. The side blocks are a bit beefier, and they seem to cut in better when you lay it over. Obviously the tread pattern overall is very similar compared to previous years so it's not like it's a totally different tire, but as someone who's been running Purgatory 2.2's for a while it seems like Specialized "did a Ground Control" with this new 2.3 and somehow they both roll faster and grip better with that slight tread adjustment.
The Butcher I hadn't ridden before (I've more or less been DHF/Purgatory in winter, Purgatory/GC in summer on the Stumpy) but as someone mentioned previously it's shocking how well it rolls considering it's burl. I was planning on switching to a Purgatory up front, but the Butcher is confidence inspiring on the Enduro. It's got that "low rebound rubber" feel to when you hit something harsh that the Purgatory just doesn't have. It doesn't bounce/deflect easily. I decided I don't care about the extra 45g, I'm keeping it on there. :)
I'm running a 2.5 DHF 3C EXO on the front and 2.3 Purgatory on the rear on my Enduro. I did have a 2.3 Butcher on the back. I find the Purg rolls better but slightly less grip. For me and Shore riding, grip up front is key for control and going fast. The lugs for a DHR is much more pronounced than a Butcher so you should get more grip.
For my 29er, I have 2.3 Purg up front and an Eskar in the rear. I forget how it rides in dirt as I'm pretty much using it as a commuter.
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For my 29er, I have 2.3 Purg up front and an Eskar in the rear. I forget how it rides in dirt as I'm pretty much using it as a commuter.
:lol: post of the year
"Nobody really gives a shit that you don't like the thing that you have no firsthand experience with." Dave
I expect to be seeing you tire nerds throwing your hats in the ring in the Spesh tire test thread.
I have not road a DHRII, but I would say that the DHF rolls faster than the HR II.
I ran front DHF rear HR II last year on our Peru trip and I am now running DHF front and rear and I'd say the DHF is a faster rolling tire.
That centre row of knobs on the DHF is pretty tight compared to the open spaces of the other two tires.
Im now thinking 2.4 HRII up front and a 2.35 DHF out in the back.
Although I guess I could run dual DHFs
Also need a set of tires for my dad, he is riding what would be considered mountain biking(No shore, WBP, strictly trail/xc) on a Nomad . Doesn't have to be Maxxis…
Why slag free swag?:rolleyes:
ummm, as your doctor i recommend against riding with a scaphoid fracture.
I just switched rears on my E29. Hans Dampf up front (best front tire I've had yet) and yesterday I put a fresh DHR2 on the back (EXO 3C). I'm curious to see how these burly meats compare to the light Butcher/Purgatory combo that came on the bike, especially in the wet.
There's nothing better than an Orangina after cheating death with Digger.
I run 2.4 Fat Alberts as my Summer/Dry Tyres here in the UK.
I currently have a Triple Nano compound (same as the New Trailstar Compound on the Fat Albert Front apparently) on the front and a Performance (slightly harder I think) compound on the rear.The Fat Alberts have different tread patterns front and rear and also they tailor the compounds front and rear also (Pacestar at the back, Trailstar at the front). Not sure how I have a Perfomance compound Fat Albert (maybe a grey import OEM tyre..anyways…)
The Front is great, lots of grip in a wide variety of conditions. From dry dust to wet Forest loam. They do pack up when confronted with sticky mud though. The shoulder knobs are well supported enough that you can rail round flat corners on them, very Minion-esque actually.
The rear is pretty good in corners (and breaks away before the front) but does lack a little in the straight line drive and braking grip. It's also pretty sketchy on wet roots. The "Performance" compound is probably to blame here.
Rolling resistance is actually pretty good for a full knobbly tyre.
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I think you are right, it is an ok tire for most situations, rolling resistance is pretty good, wear and tear has been good so far (800 km on it), but cornering up front is definitely not on par with the Minions - I run a 2.4 up front as well, and I definitely feel that I could ride faster and harder in the corners with more agressive leaning-into - but it feels as if the tire does not like it.
It just feels sketchy as hell, and there have been quite some corners where I struggled to keep the control of the situation, I just hit the brakes and used my body English to stay on my bike.
I definitely ride corners differently when compared to my DH/FR bike with Minions.
I want to try out Rubber Queens from Conti, black chili compound, 2.2 - Bike Mag liked them, and I will just give them a shot. I could buy Minions in 2.35, but I just want to try something different.
What did Seb Kemp write about tires for Bike Mag's blog? Tires are a personal preference and a rider needs to try a lot of tires to find the ones he truly loves for riding in his locations.
Sorry, too lazy to search for the link.
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