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[Closed] DHF “Float zone”

rockandrollmark · 2021-08-29T23:19:10Z

Recently switched from Maxxis Ardents in 2.4 flavour front and rear, to DHF up front in 2.5 and 2.4 Dissector rear. Absolutely love the Dissector. Loads more grip everywhere and it’s climbing ability is next leve (honestly I feel like I’m cheating it’s such a good tyre)l. I’m still not fully sold on the DHF though. I’ve had about three or four occasions where I’ve hit what I’ve since leant others call the Float Zone and I’m not sure if I like it. I’ve not washed out completely yet, but it’s certainly unnerving when you lean the bike and the front suddenly feels like it’s going to wash out. Is this something which I need to get used to, trusting that it WILL wash out, but that it WILL also grip (eventually), or is this something I need to learn to ride around (I.e. commit more). Or am I just doing it all wrong and I’ve bought the wrong tyre and I should’ve stuck an Assegai on there and just sucked up the higher rolling resistance and weight.

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hardtailonly

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Oh buggery!

I've just gone from a 2.5 HR2 / 2.4 Ardent (F/R) combo to a 2.6 DHF / 2.5 HR2 (F/R) set up, in a search for more grip and as a skills-compensator.

I don't think I'm an aggressive rider and unlikely to lean right on the edges.

I'm off to the Lakes tomorrow.

Am I going to die? Or will that tyre combo be alright on natural stuff? 😬

Posted : 15/09/2021 4:21 pm

chakaping

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The DHF is superb in the Lakes, IMO.

Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

Posted : 15/09/2021 5:49 pm

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