In my opinion, I've got to hand this one to Specialized. Their tire selection and compounds for this year rock! Got a bunch of new rubber to test into the shop and this stuff is amazing. I've been running nothing but the Big S for three years now, their tires have really come into their own.
FWIW, at the WC in Bromont, in the rain, it seemed most guys were running High Rollers and DHFs... I'm guessing it's caus' it spikes are for deep, loamy mud, whereas over here there's still lots of roots and rocks (tm) that will throw a spike off its line... but I don't race so take it fwiw....
I have no idea what kind of terrain you're riding but if you're looking for a spike and want to save some money check out the tioga black turtle, they're only $15/tire and they worked nicely for me. Since I barely use spikes it's hard for to warrant spending $30/tires.
My michelin rock'rs seem to do well as long as it isn't too soupy and perform better than a full on spike on rocks and roots.
I have no idea what kind of terrain you're riding but if you're looking for a spike and want to save some money check out the tioga black turtle, they're only $15/tire and they worked nicely for me. Since I barely use spikes it's hard for to warrant spending $30/tires.
My michelin rock'rs seem to do well as long as it isn't too soupy and perform better than a full on spike on rocks and roots.
I agree here. I really like black turtles. I haven't touched my WetScreams in about 2 years. The BlackTurtle is my go-to tire in the wet. They work well on roots(lots of them in the PNW) and roll well on the hard pack.
This year I'll be trying Storms/HillBilly's for the sake of trying them. But I do really like BlackTurtles.
running cut storms, and they feel awesome in the slop... not so good on full wet rocks tho, and they roll S L O W But hey, its a pretty specific tire, so no surprises there
also using hillbillys, which are awesome for mixed conditions
still have the trusty dhfs for all those other days, but I think I'll be using the spesh tires more and more, especially the hillbillys
I plan on using hillbillies this season for most everything but dusty dry days. that being said i have no experience with them. I have used swamp things and cut Michelin mud 3's and like them both
Anybody that runs the black turtles must not be pushing them very hard. They are labeled at as am tire. I had a set and as long as I ran them at a million psi with dh tubes I could get a run or two without flatting. They are on my brothers bike now and he doesnt have any problems with them, but doesnt really push his tires too much
Im on Geax Datura's now and I love them. They roll so fast for being a mud tire, and have grip for days in everything but dry dg. Ive really been putting of putting my minnions back on cause I like these tires so much.
I loved swamp things until I tried Schwalbe Muddy mary, needs to be pretty serious steep and sloppy to want a spike. That being said my 2011's are on "2 weeks" for the last month or so. Ordered some Geax Synopsis(?) to try in the mean time.
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