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Hello a work friend has bought a Dialled Alpine second hand and now is looking for some big volume tyres, 2.25 upwards, ideally something that can cope with NW england dales and lakes conditions and are not too draggy not too expensive. Apologies for this but all recommendations welcome, thanks


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 10:03 pm
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maxxis advantage 2.4 are the biggest tyres i have ever used..............................mahoooosive.


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 10:07 pm
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I'm running a 2.4" ADvantage on the front of one of my bikes, it is indeed huge, but is great up in the hills and in the mud.

Out back I've got a Continental Rubber Queen 2.2" which blows up big too. Great tyre although not spectacular in soft conditions, best tyre i've used for climbing, and thats not even the black chilli version.


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 10:10 pm
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you can get the minion in a 2.6 now. big bitches.


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 10:10 pm
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Hello ton when i was riding i used those on the rear, 2.25 great on trails bit sketchy elsewhere.


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 10:10 pm
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what about wtb weirwolfs?


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 10:16 pm
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Schwalbe Big Betty 2.4s, they are proper big.


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 10:22 pm
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2.3 conti verticals are a cheap option for a good all rounder...


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 10:53 pm
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I also like the advantages..


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 10:58 pm
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I've just fitted some 2.4 Advantages to test. Have to see how I get on with them but they are definitely big.


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 11:02 pm
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2.5" bonty big earls
probably not everyones cup o' tea, but tough, and work great for me in the mud
bloody big as well


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 11:10 pm
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Schwalbe Fat Albert, in normal or UST. Better than Advantages in my experience.

And I ride in the Lakes, if that matters...


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 11:34 pm
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any others


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 11:34 am
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you can get the minion in a 2.6 now. big bitches.

[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=4621 ]2.7[/url]


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 11:48 am
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I use Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25 all year round for everything, more than happy with them, although price can be dubious but they wear well.


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 11:56 am
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2.5" bonty big earls
probably not everyones cup o' tea, but tough, and work great for me in the mud
bloody big as well

I like em too. High Rollers give good grip but are very draggy.


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 11:59 am
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Nobby Nic 2.4's, big volume and very light (circa 600-650g) run tubeless?

Not cheap though...


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 12:48 pm
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i use 2.3 speccy enduro on front of the hummer 2.25 at back panaracer i think


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 12:50 pm
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Bonty big earl 2.5"s are good but they are a bit dragy and heavy, i ran them for a while on a hardtail in all conditions and they performed well everywhere. Check the clearance between seat /chain stays cause these are seriously big. Recently changed back to an old pair of 2.35" kendas and what a difference less dragy and feels a lot lighter.


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 12:58 pm
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Put a DH 2.7 Blue Groove on the Remdedy for a while. Plow thru it all but uplift only!


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 1:11 pm
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I have a 2.7 BG on my DH bike. It's scary. I reckon if it popped, it could kill me.


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 1:24 pm
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think you're missing the point of large volume tyres mate


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 1:32 pm
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I have these on my Alpine for the northwest of Blighty

[url] http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-bike-tyres-and-tubes/maxxis-bike-tyres/maxxis-high-roller-2-5-single-ply.html [/url]

more drag than Danny La Rue though


 
Posted : 12/12/2009 2:54 pm