[eric strt6]

Holy crappola.. that what my old tires were crapola

Did brushy peak this morning. freaking cows had gone nuclear on the fire roads. hoof holes loose clods slick clay and the Minions climbed right trough it all, not one single tire slip. They roll better than my old 2.2s to boot.

The downhill section, hell after the first few hundred yards and one hairpin I trusted them enought to just let it loose. too bad I ran into 4 groups of hikers ( one boy scout troop) that I had to shut it down to pass. I love these tires

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

on other news... water is wet.
more at 11.

 

[4130biker]

I remember the first time riding good tires- pretty much rules!

 

[jonKranked]

Minions are pretty much the best tires ever
Waiting for the minion semi slick to hit in 26" for the rear of my spitfire

 

[jstuhlman]

Minions are pretty much the best tires ever
Waiting for the minion semi slick to hit in 26" for the rear of my spitfire

have fun waiting...FOREVER

 

[eric strt6]

Mt Biking, more fun than a senior citizen (me) should be able to have

 

[jstuhlman]

i thought that's what viagra was for?

 

[eric strt6]

i thought that's what viagra was for?

I don't need a blue pill to be a big dick

 

[Serial Midget]

Minions are pretty much the best tires ever
Waiting for the minion semi slick to hit in 26" for the rear of my spitfire

Those are my short list if the Continental X Kings turn out to be the suck or wear as quickly a people say. Then maybe a go pro chesty.

 

[jonKranked]

have fun waiting...FOREVER

Nope. Maxxis confirmed availability 2016.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Minions are pretty much the best tires ever
Waiting for the minion semi slick to hit in 26" for the rear of my spitfire

This'in ?

Pretty sure you could wail on on some "flowtrail" with that on a Spitty.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Liking the idea of two sets of Maxxis tires, one for local easy trails, and some meatier ones for the mountains.

Question though about frequent tire changes with tubeless and Stans. Can you reuse the Stans from the tire or do you need fresh sealant with each tire change ?

 

[jstuhlman]

Nope. Maxxis confirmed availability 2016.

 

[4130biker]

Nope. Maxxis confirmed availability 2016.

Two weeks!

 

[Jm_]

Liking the idea of two sets of Maxxis tires, one for local easy trails, and some meatier ones for the mountains.

Question though about frequent tire changes with tubeless and Stans. Can you reuse the Stans from the tire or do you need fresh sealant with each tire change ?

no reason you can't reuse the stans, I have many times, but you may have to add a little to supplement.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

no reason you can't reuse the stans, I have many times, but you may have to add a little to supplement.

Good to know, thanks. My first set of tubeless tires, also mounted to my dream wheels, 26" I9 Torches.

 

[eric strt6]

well I had this annoying creak in the bottom bracket on the climb that was driving me batty. Took the sucker apart toninght. First off the non drive side cup was barely snug, oops and when I pulled the BB and spun the axle, lets just say there must be a lot of grit and pitting on the bearing surfaces. Have to work tomorrow at a horse show so it looks like I will hit the shop on Monday and pick up a new Bottom Bracket...I love killing OEM stuff so that I can actually install something semi nice

 

[jonKranked]

well I had this annoying creek in the bottom bracket on the climb that was driving me batty.

Glad it wasn't a whole river.

 

[jonKranked]

This'in ?

Pretty sure you could wail on on some "flowtrail" with that on a Spitty.

Yup. I have an old intense semi on it now. The minion SS has better center knobs.

 

[jonKranked]

Last paragraph fucker.

http://m.pinkbike.com/news/maxxis-minion-ss-tire-review-2015.html

 

[Nick]

actually, third paragraph.

I have a box of tires on the way including one of these. I'll report back after a few rides.

 

[canadmos]

well I had this annoying creak in the bottom bracket on the climb that was driving me batty. Took the sucker apart toninght. First off the non drive side cup was barely snug, oops and when I pulled the BB and spun the axle, lets just say there must be a lot of grit and pitting on the bearing surfaces. Have to work tomorrow at a horse show so it looks like I will hit the shop on Monday and pick up a new Bottom Bracket...I love killing OEM stuff so that I can actually install something semi nice

Bottom brackets are one of those parts that I cheap out on. My bike always seems to collect water in the bottom of the tubes and after a season or two the bottom bracket is usually cooked.

Which one are you going with?

 

[Serial Midget]

Bottom brackets are one of those parts that I cheap out on. My bike always seems to collect water in the bottom of the tubes and after a season or two the bottom bracket is usually cooked.

Which one are you going with?

I've always gone with the Paul's Frog Leg Chris King waterproof hybrid.

 

[jonKranked]

Bottom brackets are one of those parts that I cheap out on. My bike always seems to collect water in the bottom of the tubes and after a season or two the bottom bracket is usually cooked.

Which one are you going with?

That's a mistake. XTR here. Rebuild that shit.

 

[canadmos]

That's a mistake. XTR here. Rebuild that shit.

Easy to do?

 

[jonKranked]

Easy to do?

Haven't done the xtrs yet but have done xt and ultegra. Easy peasy. Use a razor blade to pry off the dust cover, then again for the cartridge bearing seal. Degrease regrease reassemble. I repack with slick honey.

 

[canadmos]

Haven't done the xtrs yet but have done xt and ultegra. Easy peasy. Use a razor blade to pry off the dust cover, then again for the cartridge bearing seal. Degrease regrease reassemble. I repack with slick honey.

Are they actually serviceable or you're just busting it open? I have a crunchy SLX one here that I could try it out on.

 

[jonKranked]

There are videos on youtube for reference.

 

[jonKranked]

Are they actually serviceable or you're just busting it open? I have a crunchy SLX one here that I could try it out on.

I'd say they're serviceable. Despite the laser etched warning that says "do not disassemble"

 

[jonKranked]

Granted I have never actually had to replace worn out bearings, but it looks feasible. Would probably need a bearing puller.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

You can get an xt-bb70 for $19 online.

Gravel sound means the cups and bearings are worn, so rebuilding is pointless.

But if you're broke or spend all your money on hookers and blow then do watcha gotta do to ride.

 

[Jm_]

Welcome to 2002...

 

[dan-o]

I have a box of tires on the way including one of these. I'll report back after a few rides.

DoubleDown or RideWrecker casing?

 

[SkaredShtles]

DoubleDown or RideWrecker casing?

 

[Nick]

DoubleDown or RideWrecker casing?

Distributor only had them in a 2.3 EXO so I tried that. EXO results in the past have been fine. I'll pair it with a DHF or HRII in front.
I also have a pair of the e*13 TRS coming in their 50/61 compound, really interested in these.

 

[CBJ]

Nothing like good tires. I love the DHF on my DH bike but rolls too slow for 3 hour rides.

I really really like my WTB Trail Boss but I don't think they make them in 26"

 

[HAB]

Glad they're working out for you.

 

[rockofullr]

I don't think they make them in 26"

I've been hearing that a lot lately

 

[CBJ]

I've been hearing that a lot lately

Yes, not too much to do about that. I went 27.5 three years ago not going to fight the power.

 

[dan-o]

I also have a pair of the e*13 TRS coming in their 50/61 compound, really interested in these.

Me too. Once my WildRockr2s are cooked, and pending some real reviews, I'm keen to try the e13s.