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[Closed] Numpty Question regarding tyre choice. (Not advice)

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So lately i have seen a number of off the peg bikes with a nobby nic on the front and a racing ralph on the back. What's the benefit of this?

Why not just stick 2 nobby's or 2 ralph's on?

Sorry when it comes to tyre's i just ain't got a clue.


 
Posted : 11/03/2010 8:51 pm
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front and rear tyres do different things


 
Posted : 11/03/2010 9:02 pm
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yeah i know that but i meant the tyre choice? does the nic not have more grip? therefore better suited to the back?


 
Posted : 11/03/2010 9:04 pm
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I guess the argument will be that the RR rolls better (more weight on rear) and more grip is needed to steer.


 
Posted : 11/03/2010 9:05 pm
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rear wheel slips, "whoa did you see that!"
front wheel slips "ooof, where's me teeth!"

Front grip please ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 11/03/2010 9:06 pm
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ah see i was thinking more grip as in forward movement no steering aid. makes more sense now.

Still why not stic a nic on the back too? what benefit is there to a ralph on the back?

im just trying to work out why the bike im looking at has a ralph on the back and if i should swap it straight away for a nic.


 
Posted : 11/03/2010 9:08 pm