[lowside67]

Hey guys,

Please dont crucify me for bringing this up, I've spent the better part of an hour searching for some answers and havent found them.

I am building a "free-ride lite" Santa Cruz Bullit and need to pick some tires out. I ride in Vancouver's rain all the time on the shore, wet traction is very important to me. I also would like to be able to run a bit less pressure for that reason.

I was all set to pick up some 2.35 Nevegals with the wire bead, however, they are SO heavy that I am reconsidering. 1190g is a bit ridiculous.

How do we feel about the Maxxis Minion DHF 2.35 and DHR 2.35 in the soft 42 durometer compound?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[profro]

2.35 Highrollers are pretty good in wet/mud

 

[Jim Mac]

FYI, a Maxxis measures more like a 2.1. I run Maxxis DHF 2.5's on my dh and trail bike (3c compound). They're a bit heavy for trail bike (6" travel f/b), but I have not flatted and they give good traction in the wet northeast. I ran Nevegals last year on both bikes and happily went back to Minions for '08.

EDIT: I would like to try the new Maxxis Ardents in the mud, they have more of an open tread compared to the DHF's.

 

[HAB]

The Ardent doesn't have very big knobs though. I'd be worried about that being an issue in mud.

I don't like the Nevegal much in mud. Maxxis Wet Screams are without a doubt the best mud tire I've ever tried. They suck ass for anything else though.

 

[lowside67]

For me I'm actually more concerned with wet roots/rocks than heavy mud. Does that change anything?

 

[HAB]

For me I'm actually more concerned with wet roots/rocks than heavy mud. Does that change anything?

Then I'd say the Nevegal is a great choice.

 

[bullitman]

I'm running a Maxxis Minion Dh 60a 2.35 in rear and a Michelin AM 2.2 in front for all around use and like this set-up.But when going to shuttle land I run 2.5 Tomac DH.my 1/2c. worth.

 

[Prettym1k3]

Specialized Chunders with an Enduro casing. They'll hold up fantastically, are WAY lighter than a DH casing, and track better than a Maxxis High Roller.

The only downside? They roll slightly slower than a High Roller due to the extra knobs.

 

[lowside67]

Yeah we are exclusively shuttlewhores. That said, I do prefer the feeling and responsiveness of a lighter set of tires.

So if Nevegals are the way to go for me - 2.35s? 2.35 wires? 2.35UST?

 

[Leethal]

What about the Maxxis Advantage--allison dunlap's tire given she is from there it must work pretty good...

 

[bullitman]

Yeah we are exclusively shuttlewhores. That said, I do prefer the feeling and responsiveness of a lighter set of tires.

So if Nevegals are the way to go for me - 2.35s? 2.35 wires? 2.35UST?

Shuttle use only DH CASING only way to roll....

 

[RD3]

Check out Schwable Muddy Mary tires.

 

[lowside67]

What about the Maxxis Advantage--allison dunlap's tire given she is from there it must work pretty good...

That's the tire I was running on my Hustler... although in the 2.1" size.

 

[Leethal]

The 2.4 is massive..

 

[dirtydirtysouf]

i love my maxxis Larsen TT's in the 2.35/42 dura tires in the wet NC area's

http://www.maxxis.com/Bicycle/Mountain/Larsen-TT.aspx

Part Number Size TPI Bead Max Psi Durometer Weight (g)
TB73536500 26X2.35 60 WIRE 65 42 750