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08-06.-2005, 02:51 AM
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Tire Suggestions?
Hi all -
Racing in the upcoming Midwest Xterra Race in Milwaukee, WI at the end of July. I have purchased new wheel set and need advice on a good XC tire for this race. It is supposed to be a very technical course, but not deep in the woods either (this is staged in a park in downtown Milwaukee...). I am a pretty abusive rider and weight in at around 200lbs. I have checked out the Hutchinson tires and Panaracer, but might be leaning towards the IRC Mythos based on reviews I've read. Any advice is much appreciated. Big Daddy K |
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12-06.-2005, 10:35 AM
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Re: Tire Suggestions?
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I really didn't like the mythos - but I weigh less than you and probably not in the same conditions (I don't race). I've found the Hutchinson pythons to be pretty consistent and probably my favorite tire until I met the kenda stick-Es. The panaracers are ok too. ah - it's all personal opinion. |
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18-06.-2005, 01:37 AM
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Location: Northern CA
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Re: Tire Suggestions?
I agree, it probably comes down to personal preference. I like using the Mythos tires but my normal trail is technical hard pack with gravel thrown in the mix. The performance for me is similar to Panaracer. Either would make a good choice in this condition. Now when it comes to muddy conditions, I prefer Panaracer over the Mythos. The Mythos gets caked up more and slows down. Unfortunately I do not have any "real" experience with Hutchinson tires other than a quick demo on the road using a friend's bike.
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06-07.-2005, 07:17 AM
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Re: Tire Suggestions?
specialized fast trak - roll close to the pythons but way better traction. used to ride mythos a lot and liked them well, but these roll much faster. pythons seemed too sketchy. the wheel would just randomly drift when flying down dusty gravel fireroads. very unsettling.
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08-07.-2005, 12:47 PM
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Re: Tire Suggestions?
possibly irrelevant, but never ride Maxxis. (especially the Ignitor). I picked up 10 sets of these, new, for $5 in an auction, thinking they'd last me a while, but they had terrible rolling resistance and the tread on each pair wore down in a week. I switched to Hutchinsons after that, and have been consistently pleased with their performance.
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15-07.-2005, 11:40 AM
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Re: Tire Suggestions?
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Maxxis OWNS...Larsen or Mobster! |
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30-07.-2005, 12:22 PM
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Location: Morganton, NC
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Re: Tire Suggestions?
Fire XC Pros are awesome! Made for anything, and last forever!
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02-05.-2006, 09:11 AM
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Re: Tire Suggestions?
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My personal favorite is the Panaracer Smoke and Dart combo. This is a front and rear specific set, which I am always lean towards, versus a tire that you can just switch direction to make it front or rear specific. You can pick these up at Performance bikes for $17.95 when they go on sales (MSRP is about $35), they are very lite, and they are a great cornering and climbing tire combo. |
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09-06.-2006, 10:49 AM
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Re: Tire Suggestions?
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maxxis make some of the best rubber out there, you bouth 10 cheap rubber hoops for 5 dont be surprised when they turn out to be bad... maxxis high rollers are awsome trail grippers... |
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23-06.-2006, 10:28 AM
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Location: Southern California, USA.
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Re: Tire Suggestions?
I've been really happy with my IRC Mythos. Front has great control and grip for going down those really steep sections. Rear dosent clog up on me ( but I do live in Southern CA) and has great grip in hard pack / dusty gravel. The only thing I can complain about is my rear is nearly worn out after about 1/2 a season of riding. But I got the f/r set for $24 at pricepoint, so cant complain too much.
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