Trek's proprietary language.what language is that tire in? i can only make out a few letters here and there.
Don't worry, it will most likely only be available in 27.5 and 29". So we are good!Fvck, I didn't get the memo Ignitors were bad.
You guys have short memoriesKidwoo on the scene in 3, 2, 1, .....
Yeah imagine if they'd actually put them in the middle where they'd do some good.I really like the ant sized stairs. Imagine a High Roller with those instead of ramps.
Leaf, paw, claw, spiderweb... Choose the image which suits you best.Am I the only one who doesn't see the leaf?
It's basically the Rorschach test of stupid tread patterns.Leaf, paw, claw, spiderweb... Choose the image which suits you best.
Oh, that tire looks like ****.Yeah imagine if they'd actually put them in the middle where they'd do some good.
Like you said, that's existed in some capacity on other tires. Hell even the old panaracer fire xc tires had something similar........and it worked well. And I'm with you, if you're going to ramp the leading edge on a tire you'll be climbing on, oh yeah, it's a good setup. It's the one shining 'not retarded' thing about that tread design. But then they got all retarded by putting off centerOh, that tire looks like ****.
But the stepped design, I honestly think that could be the best thing ever for a do everything rear tire.
This is why I expected you to be joining the discussion.
I knew I saw a post about these tires posted here before...This is why I expected you to be joining the discussion.
Am I crazy I liked the XC version of the Fire? I used them a long time ago but they were surprisingly decent if you could live with the paper thin wall.Like you said, that's existed in some capacity on other tires. Hell even the old panaracer fire xc tires had something similar........and it worked well. And I'm with you, if you're going to ramp the leading edge on a tire you'll be climbing on, oh yeah, it's a good setup. It's the one shining 'not retarded' thing about that tread design. But then they got all retarded by putting off center
That was one of the tires that first made me start geeking out on tires. You remember they had a 'front and rear' orientation according to the sidewall? Ever notice how much better the back worked when it was run the same as the front? That's those side knob angles/cups.Am I crazy I liked the XC version of the Fire? I used them a long time ago but they were surprisingly decent if you could live with the paper thin wall.
Glad I wasn't the only one, I used those tires for years on my XC bikes. They came in a few different colors and I actually bought the yellow sidewall versions for one race. They were/are relatively inexpensive as well.That was one of the tires that first made me start geeking out on tires.
Well part of the reason I started geeking out on them was that I didn't think they were particularly that great when used 'as is'Glad I wasn't the only one, I used those tires for years on my XC bikes. They came in a few different colors and I actually bought the yellow sidewall versions for one race. They were/are relatively inexpensive as well.
Did you check the ADVantage? I'm currently running an Ardent in the front and an ADVantage in the rear, both in 2.25".Its hideous but I'll try it in the rear..
I'm pretty much desperate for a good rear right now...not liking the ardent that much in the back..running an X-king right now but its totally smoked in 8 rides and their "protection" sidewall is garbage...stiff as a board and it is not holding up at all...
Id throw on a HR2 in the back but Im really preferring something a bit more drifty lately....Id get a rock razor but I dont want to spend 70$ on a tire thats going to last me a couple weeks...think Im going to try a maxxis ikon next...wishing they made a crossmark in 650b 2.25 exo My only regret about 650b is not being able to buy 27$ Larsen's
maxxis has to release a new simi slick...keeping my fingers crossed for Larsen TT center with HR or minion sideknobs..
That's what she said. Sorry, couldn't resist.Its hideous but I'll try it in the rear...
as peaty said, if you want to get loose HR2 is your tire, and ill agree with that.Id throw on a HR2 in the back but Im really preferring something a bit more drifty lately....Id get a rock razor but I dont want to spend 70$ on a tire thats going to last me a couple weeks...think Im going to try a maxxis ikon next...wishing they made a crossmark in 650b 2.25 exo My only regret about 650b is not being able to buy 27$ Larsen's
dont think its available in 650b??Did you check the ADVantage? I'm currently running an Ardent in the front and an ADVantage in the rear, both in 2.25".
I run an HR2 in the front..so I need something even looser for the backas peaty said, if you want to get loose HR2 is your tire, and ill agree with that.
I'm running it on 26", but at least Google lists a couple of sites outside USA that have them in 27.5x2.25:dont think its available in 650b??
you crazy!I run an HR2 in the front..so I need something even looser for the back
People always ask me, "How's that HR2 up front?" like its so weird or something but I dont really get it. As long as you commit to the sideknobs I think it hooks up good...I just ran a Conti Trail King the other day when I borrowed a friends wheel and It may have been slightly less drifty but I felt the overall amount of grip was similar when deep in a corner..maybe its just the fact that Im riding loose over hardpack..i dont really know..you crazy!
If so, then you must have a 60a/maxxpro/dual version. Otherwise you'd be buying new fullfaces with a 3c or supertacky.Im riding loose over hardpack..i dont really know..
Try Spesh Purgatory 2.3. If you want moar drifty, try Ground Control.I run an HR2 in the front..so I need something even looser for the back