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[Closed] 27.5" tyres (:-/) want my rear more alive

 LoCo
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Nobby nic has too weak sidewalls it seems, need a 2.25 ish around same profile as the nic in UST, suggestions please ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 1:12 pm
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I'm keeping an eye on the new Mavic tyres as they've apparently been pushing hard with the Enduro types, and it looks like Michelin have made a push to comeback into the forefront again...

That said, I saw Jedi is on some WTB rubber and loving it.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 1:17 pm
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Interesting, need something asap as rear torn and unusable, hans dampf out of stock atm too, otherwise would try one of them, clearance a touch limit so they maybe too big anyway, always likes michelins of old too


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 1:21 pm
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..more alive?

Apparenlty you should have bought a 29er. ๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 1:23 pm
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29er on front, don't want it too alive ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 1:24 pm
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Continental are now producing the Trail King (Rubber Queen) and Mountain King in 650B. I would presume that includes their Protection sidewalls.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 1:43 pm
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can get maxxis ardent in 650b flavour


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 1:46 pm
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Cool, cheers, any other suggestions? going on UST Stans arch rims too if anyone has any fitting issues with the tyres


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 2:02 pm
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I have it from Stan's themselves that WTB TCS tyres won't go on their rims, if that helps.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 2:34 pm
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im on 26" ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 2:46 pm
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Install a badger? That would make the back end lively!

As someone else said, you should soon be able to get the Trail King (ex Rubber Queen) in 27.5" format - don't be tempted to scrimp on the compound, go the full Black Chili and you should be right.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 2:59 pm
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Honey Badger


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 3:08 pm
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What are the badgers like in mud?


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 3:33 pm
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What are the badgers like in mud?

Inconsistent. The goalposts are always moving, you see.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 3:35 pm
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What are the badgers like in mud?


Muddy.


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 3:36 pm
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๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 3:48 pm
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I'm sure Bikeind will be able to sell you the perfect tyre.

If only he would tell us which shop he was :sigh:

Oh and if you must use badgers, don't go tubeless, leads to no end of bother....


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 4:10 pm
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๐Ÿ˜€ badgers out then if rubbish tubeless, Trail King 27.5" x 2.2 ProTection look pretty good any comments on arch compatability any issues with rolling on rim when cornering when run tubeless


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 4:22 pm
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Bontrager XR3 team issue 2.2


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 4:29 pm
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I used to love my Rubber Queens/ Trail Kings in 26" flavour UST Black Chilli Tubeless. Great grip and fast rolling but I deformed 3 carcasses on the rear from shoddy landings twice leaving me stranded. So I personally won't have em again. By all accounts you can warranty them but that's no good when your miles from anywhere. Perhaps they've changed the construction as well as a rebrand?


 
Posted : 21/10/2013 4:46 pm
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Have picked up a set of Bonty team XR 3 team issues ( cheers Coatsey ) look and feel pretty good with a nice strong carcass and sidewalls, will update after I've had time to ride them


 
Posted : 02/11/2013 10:42 am