Makes sense. The resolutions aren't too shabby in huntsville. Its probably 70% hardpack and 30% packed sand and rather rooty in areas. On that note, I felt like I would have been more comfortable racing sunday with another tire.. I'm Sure I'll end up with a couple sets of tire's due to the variation of where i ride in this "lovely" state. Which leads me to wonder if i should go tubeless.. Or just buy another wheel set?I can agree with DRB, but I would also narrow my opinions to people that ride our trails. What works well at Huntsville won't work well at BLORA or Cameron Park in most instances. The Captain has worked well in several places, but so has the Maxxis Ignitor.
Oh well, It's all part of riding i suppose!If you go tubeless and plan to swap tires, I would look into more wheels. No matter whether you convert or go factory systems, it will be a pain in the ass messing with sealants.
Maxxis Crossmarks.
Durable, roll fast and have pretty good traction for such a low knob tire.
I hated that tire here. I hated Fire XCs here, but liked them when I rode in Tahoe, so it's all relative though.I use the Roll X Pros, which have a similiar side tread to the Captain, and I corner and pedal well on it.
I actually do not know why they got rid of the Roll X's. It was a great tire.
Funny enough, I just rode the Crossmarks and I hated them. Couldn't wait to switch to Weirwolfs.I hated that tire here. I hated Fire XCs here, but liked them when I rode in Tahoe, so it's all relative though.
Yep, find out what the locals are riding and go from there. It would be impossible for me (living in central NY) to recommend a tire to someone riding in different terrain/conditions.It is entirely relative to your conditions.
Exactly. While looking at the tires listed thus far, I kept on saying, "nope - ripped the sidewall on weirwolves, nope - that tire clogegd with mud..."Yep, find out what the locals are riding and go from there. It would be impossible for me (living in central NY) to recommend a tire to someone riding in different terrain/conditions.
Exactly. There are about 25 people on RM that qualify for that. So far I am the only one that has given input. Our terrain varies greatly even within 30 miles of here.Yep, find out what the locals are riding and go from there. It would be impossible for me (living in central NY) to recommend a tire to someone riding in different terrain/conditions.
Though how many people actually change tires to ride different trails around town?Exactly. There are about 25 people on RM that qualify for that. So far I am the only one that has given input. Our terrain varies greatly even within 30 miles of here.
Very true. I have 3 trails within 40 miles of me and ride 1 bike at both places and have different bikes for the other two. That is still just 2 bikes, but 1 or the other doesn't work well at the 2 most local trails. Partially tires, partially bike setup being a SS.Though how many people actually change tires to ride different trails around town?
Not for different trails as the terrain around here is pretty consistent, but I do have spring tires, summer/fall tires, and winter tires. Same terrain, but VERY different conditions depending on time of year.Though how many people actually change tires to ride different trails around town?
Where I rode the same tires for a year and a half while riding everywhere from Santa Barbara, to Mammoth, to Moab, to Vermont, and back across the country to Colorado and Utah.Not for different trails as the terrain around here is pretty consistent, but I do have spring tires, summer/fall tires, and winter tires. Same terrain, but VERY different conditions depending on time of year.
I'm kind of a tire nut though...
I'd vote Bontrager Dry-Xs, but then again I'm a little biased...Funny enough, I just rode the Crossmarks and I hated them. Couldn't wait to switch to Weirwolfs.
That being said, check out the Kenda Kharmas. I have a set for racing that have worked pretty well and might work well on your trails.Yep, find out what the locals are riding and go from there. It would be impossible for me (living in central NY) to recommend a tire to someone riding in different terrain/conditions.
Right on. What is the make-up of most of the trails you ride those tires on?That being said, check out the Kenda Kharmas. I have a set for racing that have worked pretty well and might work well on your trails.
The Texas sized Karma -- http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/TI401A26-Kenda+Cortez+Tomac+Signature+Series.aspxRight on. What is the make-up of most of the trails you ride those tires on?