Hi all-
Subject says it all. Currently have some Fire XC Pro 2.1s that I really like, but they don't seem to like my 355 rims and Stan's Notubes system - I've had several "burps" in the last couple of weeks, so am assuming the beads are just a little too loose for this.
So, best reviews on the forums seem to be the Nevegals or the Captains. Has anyone tried them both, and can give any comparison or preference? I'm mostly using these for dry conditions.
Also, any preference on size? 1.8/2.0/2.2? I've heard (on this forum) the Spesh run a bit large, so that the 2.2s really feel like 2.3s --- 2.1 on the XC pro feels just about the right size, so would like to stick around that size whatever I choose.
Thanks for the help everyone!
--Kristan
Panas are the worst sealers. Captains are fast but I don't know how they seal as I've only had them tubed. Nevs are quite slow/grippy and they seal OK eventually, Maxxis seal the best - Crossmarks are meant to be fast but I havn't run them myself.
Can't comment on the Kendas or that exact Specialized tyre. BUT - I've recently tried the Fast Trak and Storm, in the 2bliss casing.
Very impressed - the easiest tyres to fit to my Stans Arch rims so far, inclduing previous favourite Maxxis. No leaking, no burping, seals straight onto the rim first go.
nevagals are a lot of overkill for dry conditions IMO. I took mine off last week
The 2bliss eskars I have go up + seal up no problemo.
Yeah, Nevegals are more all-rounders, if you're looking for a specific dry weather tyre you should probably look at something faster. (If you're tempted by Kenda, the Small Block 8s are Nevegal-ish only fast).
For sizing, nevegals are actually sized accurately, freaky as it sounds their 2.1 measures 2.1.
Second that - comparing Nevegal 2.1 on 717 to Fire XC Pro 2.1 on 717 rims, the Nevegal looks much wider plus they look like they have a better volume too.
As for Maxxis sealing better on a Stan's rim I had no trouble rim wise with either 2.1 exception High Rollers or the 2.1 Nevegal on an Stan's Arch rim (same size as the 355).
Where I did have problems was the side wall of the HR's - they seemed very porous and weeped sealant for weeks.
Nevegals with the SWS (Side Wall Sheild) have sealed up very well. I think the shield helped as no sealant has weeped at all, which is a first for me (compared to Bonty Mud X, Maxxis HR & Conti Mountain Kings which all weeped wheel milk). Also, when I first inflated the Nevegal, sealant jetted out from the join line in the SWS but no-where else. A bit of shaking soon sorted the spurt and no further issues after 2 weeks and lots of hard riding. I would deffinately consider the SWS as a rip in the wall of tubeless can be a big problem!
Agree the Nevegals are a knobbly tyre but I like the protection the knobs offer the carcass over rocks etc and I've lost count of the number of times already this summer I've been riding in unexpected mud!