I'm starting to think that those fuckers weren't lying but just pussies.Well, it is buff xc around the lake. But then head down by the power plant and go ride feather rim plus the other dh oriented trails around it. Rugged as fuck!
I'm starting to think that those fuckers weren't lying but just pussies.Well, it is buff xc around the lake. But then head down by the power plant and go ride feather rim plus the other dh oriented trails around it. Rugged as fuck!
In my, and every one I've talked to opinion. Almost anything is better than the Ardent.Anybody running an aggressor up front and some less aggressive like a Ardent or Ardent Race out back? Looking for a little more front end grip and currently have Ardent / Ardent Race on my hardtail.
Except, perhaps, the Ardent Race?In my, and every one I've talked to opinion. Almost anything is better than the Ardent.
Yeah, I ride this bike on pretty tame trails with no significant amount of rocks, some roots. Current combo works pretty good, just looking for the next step up in grip up front.In my, and every one I've talked to opinion. Almost anything is better than the Ardent.
If you want a volume like tire tru XR4 on the front. Based on what you are running it I a good set up for hardback with some roots. Wet or rocky you need a more aggressive setup.
Whoa, you're on a 29er now?Just did my first humid/greasy ride on the HR2 double downs and I take back my previous statement of keeping them till they are worn out.... It was like riding on frickin ice. Center tread would spin out under any power and the side knobs couldn't hold any hard wet surface either up or down....
So what's everyone's take on tough 29er tires that are excellent for climbing up wet rocks and roots and also good on the downs?
The 29er WildRock'r is an option, but was wondering what may be out there that is a little higher volume and maybe 2.4-2.5 width?
You may want to check out the Rekon or Rekon+ for back tire. Not sure what size tires/rims you have. But the Rekons are pretty "balloony" like an Ardent. So it conforms to roots and such and smooths things out a bit. But better tread pattern than the Ardents, IMO.Anybody running an aggressor up front and some less aggressive like a Ardent or Ardent Race out back? Looking for a little more front end grip and currently have Ardent / Ardent Race on my hardtail.
This mirrors my experience exactly except that I've had a Mich WR2 on the front. Love the aggressor as a rear tire.Running MM/Aggressor on one bike and MM/DHR2 on the other; both rears are dual compound while the MMs are orange stripe and trailstar. The MM out grips the Aggressor by quite a bit in the corners, the DHR2 does a better job holding its own. Aggressor has less rolling resistance and brakes better than expected.
Hmmm...This mirrors my experience exactly except that I've had a Mich WR2 on the front. Love the aggressor as a rear tire.
Just tried to replace my front WR2 with a EXO DHR2 and I don't think it's gonna work out--the WR2 is much more trustworthy for our dry loose-ish trails. Gonna put the DHR2 on the back when my current aggressor wears out.
Yes.Hmmm...
Maybe I should just start with the WR2 and keep running the HR2 out back...
This mirrors my experience exactly except that I've had a Mich WR2 on the front. Love the aggressor as a rear tire.
Just tried to replace my front WR2 with a EXO DHR2 and I don't think it's gonna work out--the WR2 is much more trustworthy for our dry loose-ish trails. Gonna put the DHR2 on the back when my current aggressor wears out.
That the WR2 is only offered in pretty beefy format is the bummer of the WR2 and why I tried the DHR2 (which I like fine and used to run front and rear, just not as good as the WR2). If they offered at 850g version, I'd def try it out cause for my local stuff I don't need that much beef for the front.Very interested in your results. I have WR2 reinforced on the rear and HR2 EXO on the front currently. The WR2 clearly outgrips, but I don't need a reinforced front tire usually - I put it on for my previous west coast/ Whistler trip.
DHR2 EXO for the front will be next after the HR2 wears out. If Spec BLKDMD comes out soon, a Butcher may go on the rear.
I mentioned it in another thread - Michelin should really offer the WR2 in a full range of sidewall weights and rubber compounds...That the WR2 is only offered in pretty beefy format is the bummer of the WR2 and why I tried the DHR2 (which I like fine and used to run front and rear, just not as good as the WR2). If they offered at 850g version, I'd def try it out cause for my local stuff I don't need that much beef for the front.
Are they GumX or MagiX compounds?The new Wild Enduro tires have a heavier casing in the rear (like WR2) and a lighter but still stout front.
I recently replaced my DHF/Aggressor DD tires with these. Rolling resistance feels comparable but grip is excellent (rock, roots, loam, kitty litter) and ride quality is much better than DD casing.
I’m a fan and the WR2 is no longer my favorite tire.
Gum-x on both ends.Are they GumX or MagiX compounds?
No, Magi-x is the softer one.Gum-x on both ends.
My understanding is that the new gumx 3D is the softer of the two compounds.
Magi-x is a harder compound that is made to perform at race pace or some such bullshit.
Wasn’t available anyway and I needed tires so bought what I could. No complaints thus far. Wider casing is bonus too, they’re comparable to 2.5 WT minions.
i thought the gum-x 3d was softer than the magi-x2 after they renamed them.No, Magi-x is the softer one.
Fucking Michelin. They need to quit all this naming bullshit. I thought Magi-X was always the grippier compound. Those fuckers.Gum-x on both ends.
My understanding is that the new gumx 3D is the softer of the two compounds.
Magi-x is a harder compound that is made to perform at race pace or some such bullshit.
Wasn’t available anyway and I needed tires so bought what I could. No complaints thus far. Wider casing is bonus too, they’re comparable to 2.5 WT minions.
It probably is?Fucking Michelin. They need to quit all this naming bullshit. I thought Magi-X was always the grippier compound. Those fuckers.
Wait. So let me get this straight:
Have you tried a Magic Mary up front? It has more grip than a DHR2 in my experience.Very interested in your results. I have WR2 reinforced on the rear and HR2 EXO on the front currently. The WR2 clearly outgrips, but I don't need a reinforced front tire usually - I put it on for my previous west coast/ Whistler trip.
DHR2 EXO for the front will be next after the HR2 wears out. If Spec BLKDMD comes out soon, a Butcher may go on the rear.
It is.i thought the gum-x 3d was softer than the magi-x2 after they renamed them.
No, not any more based on what I’ve read.No, Magi-x is the softer one.
I haven't run the Magic's on the rear yet as I've paired it with Maxxis tyres for faster rolling on the rear, but I've run them in shale, sharp rocks and on slate without any issues/punctures yet. Longevity is much better than I expected given how soft the rubber is on the Addix Soft compounds.Can anyone report how the new Shwable ties hold up to rocks?
Absolutely. Not even comparable from my experiences. Best mixed condition front tyre I've run so far.Have you tried a Magic Mary up front? It has more grip than a DHR2 in my experience.
Lol, everything goes to 7? 5/7 there Michelin.
Goddammit... now you have me considering a MM for the front.<snip>Absolutely. Not even comparable from my experiences. Best mixed condition front tyre I've run so far.
Have you tried a Magic Mary up front? It has more grip than a DHR2 in my experience.
A Minion DHF is still probably going to be my pick for typical Aussie conditions (DRY, gravel, dusty corners). Anywhere else with proper dirt, exposed roots or damp conditions I'll pick a Magic softalicious any day.I only care about dry,sand, rock performance though.
Doo eet.Goddammit... now you have me considering a MM for the front.
But I almost never experience any condition except loose over hardback. Except rox. Lots and lotsa rox.Doo eet.
So they didn't put enough corner knobs on the new tire, and it needs harder rubber to not turn into a squirmy pile if you push it hard? Cool.No, not any more based on what I’ve read.
The new gumx3d is the softer of the two.
MajiX 2018 is is firmer for more support at pro/racing speeds. Based on their moto gp tires or some crap.
If you dig around on google enough it’s explained somewhere in a review.
Edit: from MBR review
Compound concept
This is where the interesting stuff happens. Normally a tyre company tries to utilise the softest rubber compounds for its high-end or ‘race’ tyres. Michelin however, has turned this concept on its head and actually utilizes a slightly harder compound for the MAGI-X version of the Wild Enduro. This rubber technology has been taken from Michelin’s Moto GP tyres and is designed to work best when pushed as hard as possible. This makes it the best option for racers and the super fast. For the rest of us mere mortals the GUM-X3D compound is the tyre to go for. With a more consistent level of grip and a more flexible construction for cornering stability, the GUM-X3D will deliver even when out for a gentle pootle.
Read more at https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/product_news/michelin-wild-enduro-369852#Uewmpv2fvhK5TTqu.99
The rock dust and granular debris over rock has made me a little nervous at times riding in Arizona...But I almost never experience any condition except loose over hardback. Except rox. Lots and lotsa rox.