[manhattanprjkt83]

So I currently run a 2.5 Stick E nevegal as my front tire and it works great for my east coast usage. I am headed to the PNW at the end of the month for a Vancouver and Whistler trip and am thinking about beefing up my front rubber a bit for the trip. I have always liked big tires and wanted some thoughts on a front tire to run up there with my 36. Does anyone know if the Michelin 2.8 will work in a 36? I know fox will tell me no but I wasn’t sure if anyone had tried it, still guessing it is a no.

What about a 2.7 nevegal? I think this might be my ticket but im not positive. Anyone?

 

[Bicyclist]

I used a Specialized Roller 2.6 which is as big as a 2.8" and it was fine.

 

[amishmatt]

I fit a 2.7 Nevegal in my Pike just fine.

That doesn't help you though, so I have nothing of value to add.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

Hmmm both sound encouraging...I think i'd really like to go huge with the 2.8 because i already have the 2.5...I know that the michy is HUGE though might be over 2.8 i really hope someone has tried this...

 

[CKxx]

I have the same setup as you, a 2.5 Kenda in a Fox 36. As you can see, the Kenda tires are always a bit 'underrated' in size. I also have a Kenda 2.7 on my other bike, I can go try and swap the two for you or something, but I'd rather wait 'till later after other have a chance to respond. Getting the wheel out of a Shiver suuuuuuucks.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

Oh damn man dont go doing that, i hear the shiver thing...I dont know that I am worried about the 2.7 Kenda i think that should fit ok...I think i may have problems with the michy...

 

[amishmatt]

Underrated? Really? My 2.7 Nevegal is f-ing huge, I can't imagine running a bigger tire than that.

 

[CKxx]

Underrated? Really? My 2.7 Nevegal is f-ing huge, I can't imagine running a bigger tire than that.

Thats what I meant, they call it a 2.7 but its a monster in actuality.

 

[CKxx]

Oh damn man dont go doing that, i hear the shiver thing...I dont know that I am worried about the 2.7 Kenda i think that should fit ok...I think i may have problems with the michy...

If you didn't buy the tire yet I don't have a problem swapping it later. I just got my wisdom yanked and I can't drive because of the vicodin, so I'm just sitting here really.

EDIT: Actually, hold on I'll go try now. Be right back.

 

[CKxx]

Well I'll be a monkeys uncle.... It fits, with a safe margin of flex on either side, prob a hair less then 1/2 inch. Anything larger may rub the fork with a heavily side-loaded force/impact.

...My 34lb SXT now feels a lot more like my 48lb scream, but it does work. Again, this is a 2.7 Kenda Nevegal, Stick-e I think. I would take a picture but my sister is away and took the only functioning digital camera.

 

[Enduro]

 

[CKxx]

lol, I knew I should have waited!

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

so that is a 2.8? in the pic?

 

[HRDTLBRO]

Oh yea...
You an see the michelin stamp along the tread, with those classic huge knobs. I love that tire.

 

[Jim Mac]

For what it's worth, I didn't find the 2.7 Nevegal to give me any better traction up front than a 2.5. In fact, I switched back recently. The 2.7 felt a bit more "bobbly" for a better lack of terms. Then Again, this is on an R9.

 

[amishmatt]

I agree. My 2.7 Nevy seemed to push more than bite. I'm back to the 2.5 as well.

On a short travel fork (Pike) the 2.7 added some extra cushion, but on a longer travel fork I like the 2.5 better.

 

[Bicyclist]

Thirded on the 2.5s being better than the 2.7.