I have $80 to spend on tires and I don'tknow what to get. I do rough Xc and occasional jumps, and the tires I have now have no sidewall traction. thanks for your help.
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Plenty of tires out there. Most of them are great but you'll always get conflicting recommendations. Product/manufacturer loyalty is predominant. Before I make a recommendation, what kind of terrain do you ride? Sandy, roots, sharp rocks, slick rocks etc.... "rough XC and occasional jumps" is kinda vague.
omm...I ride a lot of roots and sharp rocks, a mix of dry and muddy. hope that helps.
kenda nevegals.
Nevagals are nice. Personally, I'm partial to Hutchinsons. I would like to recommed these to you (Hutchinson Barracudas). I use both the XC casings for my trail bike and the MX casings for my DH rig. It's nice because you get used to how the bike handles with that tread design and can translate that "feel" inbetween different bikes and riding conditions.
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/15989-320_HUTBA6-3-Parts-73-Tires/Mountain/Hutchinson-Barracuda-Airlight-Folding-Tire.htm
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/15989-320_HUTBA6-3-Parts-73-Tires/Mountain/Hutchinson-Barracuda-Airlight-Folding-Tire.htm
what does it mean when the tire is "folding"?
Ask at your local shop.
We can give you advice, but people are not riding in the same conditions on the same trails. When you speak to the locals, they can give you a good idea of what works well in your area.
Folding tires have a kevlar bead. It is lighter weight and can fold up into a box, unlike a wire bead tire.
We can give you advice, but people are not riding in the same conditions on the same trails. When you speak to the locals, they can give you a good idea of what works well in your area.
Folding tires have a kevlar bead. It is lighter weight and can fold up into a box, unlike a wire bead tire.
Ohh....okay now I get it. Thanks for your help.