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I'm off to Les Arcs in a few weeks. I will be riding trails but aim to use the uplifts as well as some leg power.
The question is what tyre / tube combo should I use:
1. trail tyres (Maxxis High Rollers, single pl) and normal inner tubes as I normally ride with.
2. DH tyres (dual ply) with normal inner tubes
3. My current single ply tyres with DH inner tubes.
4. DH tyres and DH tubes.
I obviously want to keep half and eye on weight but don't want a puncture every 5 minutes.
Which of the above 4 options should I go with???
Why not go for Highrollers or minion dhf in 2.3 dual ply with DH tubes?
Would give the best puncture protection but weight will not be so great. Especially if I have to pedal up hill as I imagine the hills are big.
I have the same dilemma, for the same destination. I also want to know if 2.5s will fit in my Five.
There was a previous thread which suggested Les Arcs is quite rocky, so a bigger volume, dual ply tyre would be good.
What is the difference in weight?
Would rather run the mentioned than have to fix snake bites or better still carry half a dozen lightweight tubes.
Sorry for the exaggeration.....
Dual ply 2.3's would be perfect on your 5
My toughts are 2.35 highroller dual ply with my normal tubes. Was thinking that this would be better than single ply tyres with dh tubes in terms of weight and protection.
What about Maxxis freeride tubes @ 295g which suit 2.20 - 2.50 tyres?
Dual ply tyres and regular tubes, even DH riders don't use DH tubes!
I've used the above combo many times in the Alps, especially Chamonix, which is way rockier than Les Arcs and suffered no flats.
Tubeless by any chance 😉
Option 2 of your choices.
Maxxis exo protection tyres are good. Not capable of full-on downhill but are much more resistant to snakebites than single-ply.
Tubeless by any chance
No-one ever seems to mention tubeless on "what tyre setup for the Alps" threads. Am I missing something here? Am I setting myself up for FAIL by going tubeless? Stans will surely seal it 😉
Tubeless by any chance
Slit in the front or other sudden deflation not good....
DP 2.5's will fit in most AM frames and forks.
2.35's are a good alternative but not as comfy
DH Tubes are overkill unless you ride badly
If your using lifts for access then you should be able to cope with the ups on 2.5's (Super tacky is optional, I was fine on 60a)
Hmmm, I'm going to try the middle ground at the mega this year.
Tubeless Scwalbe Hans dampf.
Used dual ply with tubes and dual ply setup tubeless. Had zero punctures with either whilst racing there.
The weight savings on the 1.5ply is too tempting......