Remember reading something on here (either forum or fresh goods maybe) a few months ago bout some cheap tyres Eighteen bikes in Hope where selling, made by CST - same company as make maxxis
Anyone tried some, what they like, any recommendations?
These ones - http://www.18bikes.co.uk/news.php?articleshow=641
I was thinking of the CST BFT for the BFe but they arn't much cheaper than proper Maxxis tyres so I don't know if its worth the risk over my normal setup.
http://shop.18bikes.co.uk/products.php?plid=m11b0s399p1618
I have a set of 2.4 BFT which I bought for my BFE. I'd describe them as slower rolling than some of the competition they have an aggressive tread pattern. They were good in my local trail centre Gisburn, but I found them a little heavy going for all round use. (I do a bit of road riding to get to my off road sections. On advice from 18 (very good) I ran them at 35psi tubed on 823 rims.
The pair I bought are unmarked, they have about 3 hours riding on them still have the little knobs on.I'd be happy to sell on for £33 for the pair plus £5 to cover some postage costs.
Richard
Had some CST cabeneros on the 29ers, they looks like ignitors, behave like ignitors...
that's interesting to know IA. ignitors are my favourite all rounder on the 29er
CST (Chen Shin Tyre) are Maxxis's parent company. They'll know what they're doing.
The Cabeneros went up tubeless dead easy too, slosh of sealant, bosh, first time.
Had some CST cabeneros on the 29ers, they looks like ignitors, behave like ignitors...
Can't see 29ers on 18bikes, did you get them elsewhere?
Ah came with my bike. Try ebay maybe?
We've not got any 29er CST's in, drop an email to the shop and we can look into what is currently available. I know a new tyre was shown at Taipei that will be available in 26 and 29 but it won't be till later in the year
Struggling to decide between these and my usual HR front Larson rear combo. The extra volume of the 2.4 would be nice on a HT.
Its worth pointing out that 18 Bikes are doing a pair for £45.