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My flatmate would like to know what y'all reckon the best tyre is for concrete commute and weekend trail riding? (weekends are nothing too serious, general xc)


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 10:09 pm
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mud? grass? rocky? chalky? rooty? fast cornering? mincing? etc?


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 10:20 pm
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i realise its a bit vague, but they were pretty much his words. i have the luxury of changing wheels (some may say lazy).... im thinking he just wants an all-rounder....


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 10:25 pm
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I've always got on well with Conti double fighters for on and off road use


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 10:30 pm
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i am really pleased with a Spesh Captain on the front and a Spesh Sauserwind on the back...


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 10:34 pm
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cheers, food for thought. any others?


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 10:50 pm
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Maxxis Crossmark 2.1" in a 70A maybe. Its not going to do too well in slop though (but managable) - pumped up with 40psi of course

A road AND trail centre tyre is asking a bit much, just depends whether he wants speed for the commute (and straight line trails) or some knobbles for slop/harsh cornering/braking


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 10:52 pm
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im thinkin something with a shallower tread down the middle with larger lugs towards the outer for cornering and when sunken in mud.


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 10:57 pm
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Maxxis Larsens


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 11:54 pm