Yes another tire question thread

July 5, 2004, 11:55 a.m.

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I need some first hand info on 4 tires basically.

Michelin Comp 24 and 16 2.5's
Maxxis Minion 2.5
either the Nevegal or Blue Groove whichever is front specific.

That being said, this is for the front tire and I would generally like to know if anyone's had issues with lots of flats, wash outs and other quarky issues.

I'm leaning towards a Michelin, just not sure which one is better for the front. I think the Comp 24 is the more front specific :???: I know these are all highly recommended and used generally all over the Shore and Whistler which is where they will be primarly used.

All relevant info would be appreciated. And IFO - these most likely will be purchased from the Bike Room ;)

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July 5, 2004, 12:05 p.m.

Team2K

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my Blue Groove (front specific Kenda Tomac series) have been on backorder @ bikeroom for several weeks now… might wanna look elsewhere if ur in a rush :P They should have 3 Whistler days on 'em by now :(

Instead i've had 4 pinch flats with the Specialized Pro Rollers…. can't wait to get the new ones!

July 5, 2004, 2:47 p.m.

carter

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Switched from a 2.8 mich to a 2.7 minion and I'm loving it.

July 5, 2004, 2:48 p.m.

Desloc

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I have not rode with a Blue Groove front, but at this point the 2.5 Comp 16 is my favorite front tire. My bud rides with a 2.5 Minion front and is not very happy with it.

I'd like to try the Blue Groove 2.7 for the front…. although I wish they made the Comp 16 in a 2.7 ;)

Des

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July 5, 2004, 2:49 p.m.

Desloc

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Originally posted by carter
Switched from a 2.8 mich to a 2.7 minion and I'm loving it.

What compound?

Des

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July 5, 2004, 3:27 p.m.

NickS

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Ive rode michilin 2.8s for a while and loved it but its a really big heavy tire, Im now running a 2.5 blue groove and love that as well. I have yet to ride the blue groove in wet weather. All my freinds have rode michilins and now run maxxis minoans liking those alot more. either the super tacky or slow reazzy are good compunds for the maxxis.

July 5, 2004, 3:33 p.m.

snowboarder

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i run a 2.8 michelin, very good tire, grips very well in wet weather and dry.

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July 5, 2004, 3:44 p.m.

aShogunNamedMarcus

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I orignally had the 2.8 Michelin on there and recently swapped wheels from my hard tail with a 2.5 909 and have noticed speed and traction increase's over my favorite 2.8 Michelin which is the basis for this thread - I love the 2.8 yet 2.5 runs better so far.

I might pick up another 2.5 909 for it but overall I'd like to have some different tires.

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July 5, 2004, 4:01 p.m.

rad-rob

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I run a 2.8 michi and it works really well, at least in norcal. I run an intense 2.7 909 fro in the back and it is really sick too. Although i have never ridden on the shore those tires work great for me.

July 6, 2004, 4:01 a.m.

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The Blue Groove is a knobby tire, very much like like the 2.8" Michelin Comp32. The Nevegal has a tread pattern like the Maxxis High Roller.

I found the Michelin Comp16 a better tire in muddy conditions. The Comp16 and Comp24 both have great grip, but in 2.5" have a fair bit of rolling resistance as compares to something like the High Roller.

If you want to avoid flats, then you'll either have to get the heavier casing (extra weight), or run higher pressure. Thats why I like the Michelin Comp32 for the winter - can run low pressures and not worry about flats, especially on rock gardens.

P.S.

I bought a 2.5" Blue Groove for $35 at North Shore Sports Swap
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