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[Closed] What tyres for 'cleaning' Jacobs Ladder?

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as per title!!


 
Posted : 20/08/2009 10:53 pm
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4x4 ones on a hilux


 
Posted : 20/08/2009 10:55 pm
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motorbike ones


 
Posted : 20/08/2009 10:57 pm
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tubeless and 20psi


 
Posted : 20/08/2009 10:58 pm
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never seen anyone do it.
been told loads have done it, but i do not believe it.
been with some very good lads over the years, and all have failed.


 
Posted : 20/08/2009 11:01 pm
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Surely tony you did it with just one dab (top to bottom)
and yes i did it with only one face dab and concusion ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 20/08/2009 11:04 pm
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29" ones.


 
Posted : 20/08/2009 11:20 pm
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Conti Rubber Queen, width of your choice (the 2.4" isn't as much of a drag as you'd think) but black chilli if you can get it. Tubeless would help too.

I've attempted some fairly silly climbs with the rubber queen and its tenacity is amazing, was shocked how easily i was winching round rocky switchbacks on the Devil's Staircase


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 8:16 am
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big (a proper 2.4 or larger)

dual ply (no point pretending its going to be quick)

super soft (it'll be maxxis then)

slick (there's no mud so tread is useless)

15psi and tubeless

I recon that combo on a grippy frame with a high BB (whyte?) and wound down forks, fliped stem etc, it could (almost) be easy.


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 8:41 am
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Specialized Mt Baldy 1.9's at about 65psi on an S works HT last 'summer' - was dry mind . . . . .


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 12:33 pm
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did you even manage to clear the top steps?


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 12:40 pm
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cleaning jacobs ladder? Tyres won't do you much good. Use a mop and warm, soapy water ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 12:41 pm
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lol, i was originaly going to suggest new ones with the little stringy bits may be best, although time consuming.


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 12:48 pm
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Mr.Muscle impregnated foam tyres should do a good job of in. in fact that and mickey74's suggestion would be a damned good idea since it's right filthy at the bottom. could do with a cleanup and then we might be able to try 'riding' it.

anyone fancy a STW trail cleaning weekend then - after Jacobs, we could do TheBeast (now that is a dirty mess if I ever did see one and in need of a general tidy up) - any others need cleaning?


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 1:03 pm