Just saw in the latest issue of Decline, Maxxis will be making the Minion DHF in 2.5 Single Ply again. Hooray!
2.5 Minion DHF Single Plys Finally
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Where would you use these? Not being as ass just curious.
What good will these be other than too heavy for AM and too flimsy for DH?
i dont think itll be too heavy for AM riding, especially if its single ply. im sure they wont come out with a single ply tire that will weigh a ton
This is the greatest thing since Full suspension!!!!!
Now i can complete my 30lb DH bike build with DHF Minions!!!
Now i can complete my 30lb DH bike build with DHF Minions!!!
AM riding is where I'll use them. Looking down at my current 2.35 DHF doesn't exactly inspire confidence in rocks.
I've ridden Platty and other real DH plenty with a single ply front and no problems.
want some? my roommate has a minion DHF front 2.5 single ply and a highroller 2.5 single ply that came stock on his stab. After flatting both of them in one day, actually the first day he rode the bike (both had DH tubes), he yanked them the fyck off. I'm sure he'd be willing to sell them for very cheap, since none of us will run single ply tires for DH, and none of us have any bikes besides DH bikes.
I'd be interested in the Minion. Which rubber compound?
EDIT: Nevermind, you said "again"
mtbr thread
more info starting at post #8 - 60a and a new 3C compound, ~835g, exo-protection reinforced sidewalls, etc.
more info starting at post #8 - 60a and a new 3C compound, ~835g, exo-protection reinforced sidewalls, etc.
Platty on single ply? Your a better rider then I am. I would be changing tubes all day if I tried that
Sweet. I want em for my AM bike. Hopefully they're kevlar bead.
i am 175 lbs all geared up and would run these in a second for 'real dh' i dont flat that much...
esp as a front tire, might run a dub rear and a single front.
esp as a front tire, might run a dub rear and a single front.
~835g with a kevlar bead is a more respectable tire than the ~1000g wire bead tire I was expecting. I find 2.25 Maxxis tires have enough volume for proper AM riding, but everyone's different. Cool to hear you guys got your niche filled.
This is great news - I also find my 2.35 a bit lacking in the rocky / rooty department. Remember, Maxxis 2.5 runs on the small side - this will be a great AM / Light FR tire...
PS - I run 2.35 single ply @ H-land w/ no flat issues - running 30ish/35ish...
PS - I run 2.35 single ply @ H-land w/ no flat issues - running 30ish/35ish...
Wow this is great news! All i ever use anymore is 800-1000g tires on my mini DH bike. Been waiting for Maxxis to do a dual tread light, bigger Minion for many years!
Any terrain that warrants the width but isn't easily accessible with dual ply tires - ie a 3 hour ride with 2-3k of climbing and descents you'd be taking your DH bike down if you could get it there easily.
If weight is the issue , why not go with a Maxxis Dual Ply UST and a light weight UST wheelset like a Stans Flow etc.
That would give you the light weight, durabilty and no pinch flats !
agree!!! build it well and flows will treat u good. but if ur a hack... dont bother!
It's a new tire intended for AM use, DHF/2.5 only with new side wall protection, not just a single ply Minion...
That's why I asked. Nothing I ride within 1-2 hours of my house falls under that description. That's probably why I'm a 29er fanboy
Agreed. Up to now though, you couldn't get the 3c compound on anything but the dual ply models though, so that's better.
I am liking the 2.2 Rubber Queens I just got though. They're just as wide/wider than the 2.35 Maxxis models, but with more traction where I'm riding. 2.4 RQ's are stupid-big IMO. They're bigger than 2.5 Maxxis tires.
Because flatting isn't enough of an issue for me to bother switching to tubeless - I don't get flats often.
They are huge, but they roll pretty fast for such a big tire. I'm not sure if the 2.2s have the black chili rubber this year, if not maybe try a 2.4 on the front, the rubber compound is worth it.Agreed. Up to now though, you couldn't get the 3c compound on anything but the dual ply models though, so that's better.
I am liking the 2.2 Rubber Queens I just got though. They're just as wide/wider than the 2.35 Maxxis models, but with more traction where I'm riding. 2.4 RQ's are stupid-big IMO. They're bigger than 2.5 Maxxis tires.
I've had a set for years. They were OEM on lots of Konas. Worthless for true DH, but perfect for lighter or really beginner riders. ie, my wife's SX.
Just picked up a set at PricePoint. Can't wait to mount them up to my trail bike.
It will nice that both my trail and DH bikes will have similar tires on them.
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/20686-320_MAXMD0-3-Parts-73-Tires/Mountain/Maxxis-Minion-DHF-Exo-2.5-Tire.htm
It will nice that both my trail and DH bikes will have similar tires on them.
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/20686-320_MAXMD0-3-Parts-73-Tires/Mountain/Maxxis-Minion-DHF-Exo-2.5-Tire.htm
Sweet and not too bad of a price either.
I called them about that since I thought the point was single ply. Turns out their web guy made a small mistake.
Looks like it has been fixed now.
We just got them in at Go-ride.com. They seem really nice. The sidewall is thicker than the single ply, but does not have the anti-pinch flat insert that the full DH casing has. So far we've only received 60a, but hopefully we'll be able to get the 3Cs in the near futur.