NopeThe extra rotating weight should only really hurt you(lots) if you are riding tight stuff with lot of accelerating from near zero speed.
#Physics
NopeThe extra rotating weight should only really hurt you(lots) if you are riding tight stuff with lot of accelerating from near zero speed.
Plus tyre, fat tyre who cares? both are shitLaughing at the thought of 2.6-2.8 being a ‘fat bike’. More like 4.8-5.0 around here…
Planning on going camping half way down?
Early Emtb mullets (back when only old men rode them) pretty much all came with 30-35mm rims and 2.8-3.0 rear tyres with the thinking that they needed moar cushion and tyre footprint (for climbing) with the weightier bikes. Almost all manufacturers have now realised the error of their thinking now that younger decent riders ride Emtb and actually hit turns fast.I'm thinking maybe in the near future ebike wheels will evolve into something similar to MX ones. 24", uber-wide rear rim, 2.6-2.8, beefy sidewall tire.
Fatbike handling is fatbike handling. Learn toride. crawl![]()
Is that Tiger Mountain?Ass-guy 2.5 DD and DHR 2.4 DD are “on point” right now. Hooking up so well on pff camber and just slamming down stuff. I dont want the rear tire same size as front and bigger than 2.5 front starts to bleed serious speed IME.View attachment 214939
Its 100 freedom degrees, gotta stay fedPlanning on going camping half way down?
100% agree with you on bigger rear tyres robbing you of speed tho. Not to mention their marshmallow vagueness
You haven't heard? Marshmallow vagueness is the new hotness. Everyone wants an alloy frame for the flex. Mechanics trim down links to allow the rear end to follow terrain.Not to mention their marshmallow vagueness
Bullshit.Nope
#Physics
Yeah. Coz YOU really don't.Bullshit.
If you have a person on an e bike going up a hill at a sustained speed rotating weight matters only as much non rotating weight.
I'm sure that could be phrased much better by somebody that knows what they are talking about.
Yeah I am wrong, don't post at 6am or whenever it was, haha.Yeah. Coz YOU really don't.
Also...
Did you notice which sub forum you're arguing badly in?
I inadvertently did a bit of an experiment last week. Same conditions: high humidity, recent rains, and sweaty rocks. On Tuesday I rode without having checked my tire pressure in about a month. started schralping in berms, and off-camber corners when pushing through. I had excellent traction, and even fast sharp rocky descents weren't a problem. but the sidewall folding was. checked my pressure when I got home and I was at 19psi in the rear tire.About sidewall roll: how much is due to lack of rim width vs low tire casing stiffness combined with low tire pressure?
I noticed some sidewall roll when I lowered the pressure on my front tire in the bikepark. It translated to some vagueness in the steering. No issue with burping at my humble level.
Sidewall roll is the start of schralp, isn't it? Maybe not so great to schralp with the front wheel...?
Is this still a thing these days? I thought we were past that?show that he's not doing any underhanded pre-riding of the venues or running through tape.
Is this still a thing these days? I thought we were past that?show that he's not doing any underhanded pre-riding of the venues or running through tape.
28 PSI? That's a lot of air for that tire with an insert. In rocky conditions I'm running 23 without inserts, but I weight 191 pounds.aired up to my normal 28psi
evidently it depends on what you're prioritizing: traction or sidewall support...28 PSI? That's a lot of air for that tire with an insert. In rocky conditions I'm running 23 without inserts, but I weight 191 pounds.
Yes, I see your point. I'd still try with a couple less PSI, maybe you could find a sweet spot.evidently it depends on what you're prioritizing: traction or sidewall support...
He's got 30lbs on you.28 PSI? That's a lot of air for that tire with an insert. In rocky conditions I'm running 23 without inserts, but I weight 191 pounds.
This trail is a good testing ground for tires. steep af climbs up rocks and roots that are often very slick, but also high speed chundery rocks. to do it well you need both sidewall support and grip.And a lot more rocks to ride on!
I'm sure I'll get shit for this, but the Special Ed Butcher and Bontrager G5 resemble the DHarrrrrrrr! Both stuck to the rocks/roots for me and lasted a lot longer than that shit brand Maxxis. Plus they're a lot less expensive.The 2.4" DHR has always looked a little small to me, smaller than the front Assegai 2.5. When using it I hit my rim more often than I'd expect and more than when using a DHF 2.5. So I welcome a little more width & height.
Besides the new size it's also new to get a DH or DD casing with longer wearing rubber than the Maxxgrip.
Maxxis tires are $130 in shops here, and $110 from on-line retailers. Spesh has my tire on sale for $63 at the moment. The Maxxis are not 2x performance of the Spesh...I'm sure I'll get shit for this, but the Special Ed Butcher and Bontrager G5 resemble the DHarrrrrrrr! Both stuck to the rocks/roots for me and lasted a lot longer than that shit brand Maxxis. Plus they're a lot less expensive.
Just some other choices that are out there and similar.
Depends on the venues and the public access situation leading up to the events. It's hard to police. Even the DHers were having a moan about the guys pre-running the WC venues in the lead up weeks.Is this still a thing these days? I thought we were past that?
After watching Jack's channel all winter and seeing how much training and shit he did, then to get injured, have a flat, etc I'm so stoked for him.
Moi moi back at the top is awesome, but also putting the full GoPro of his runs up to prove no sneaky lines taken is a boss move. It may seem simple but Jack's Vlogs put so much into the coverage, plus show that he's not doing any underhanded pre-riding of the venues or running through tape.