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Tyre Choice for Capital Punishment
Sorry to start another forum about tyres, but...
What tyres are people going to use for Capital Punishment?
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people should use Rubber tyres hopefully..
To be more specific, a front tyre and a rear tyre.
My 2psi
Or perhaps CO2
then you're not fit enough.
CrossMark on the back and Dread Tread on the front... both UST. Switched to the Dread Tread in Rotorua and haven't changed back.
I used to run CrossMarks UST on both the front and back, which was for about 2 years...
I've put some thought into this....i'm entered in the same event and have decided on the following
On the front, maxxis Ignitor, and the rear ,Maxxis Larsen downhill, (slightly worn out)
Why...? cause thats whats on it at the moment.I too could obsess over this, but im gonna just get on my bike and ride.
Totally agree. I have to date never changed tyres for a race. I have run Maxxis Ardent front and Crossmark back for last years Mogo, Fat Tyre, Mont, Dirtworks, Sydney 24 and whatever weekend ride I have done.
If you worry this much about tyres...
then you're not fit enough.
You're right about that - hence why tyre choice is important.
I currently have a maxxis advantage 2.4 front and Kenda nevegal 2.35 rear.
running non-tubeless tyres with sealant
The Maxxis Advantage is good, but I'd get one in the 2.1 size if I was you. That's what I use for XC races.
Dont you hate it when you ask a harmless question and you get slammed. Unlike others im fussy with my tyres but i think it might be the placebo effect rather than an actual adavatage when i racing the sweeper. Canberra trails are all pretty hardpack so ill be going Larsen 2.0 advantage series on the front with a crossmark 2.1 folding bead on the back
@spudatm - well said!
Erm... but I'd be putting those (the Crossmark/Larsen) the other way round.
Or scratch that - since the UnZud trip at xmas Monorail/Larsen (front/rear) is my new fave on hard pack
..... if the race will involve a lot of singletrack then there will be MUCH MUCH MUCH more acclereating and braking and accelerating again (vs firetrail) so I use Racing Ralph EVO's which are light as with all the acceleration the rotating mass or the tyres becomes soooo much more relevant. I have no idea what the weight of your tyres is but with those sizes, I would assume they are pretty hefty. The Racing Ralph's should be bought in a 2.25, which is equivalent to a 2.1 in most tyres. I really don't see why anyone would run such big tyres for cross country. I use the Racing Ralph's for all the 100km enduro's, 25 hour races and weekend riding (manly dam, terrey hills, red hill etc).
I might worry about tyres if I was changing from dry hardpack to 6 inches of mud, or if I've got a shot at the pointy end of the podium, by which time I would probably have worked out what tyres I was getting into the top 10 with anyway. And if I ain't going to win, what's the difference whether I use a Crossmark or a Small Block 8?
Actually I use an Ignitor/Saguaro combo and running them tubeless is another reason not to keep changing the buggers..
Just chill and use whatever you're most comfortable on.
I've just changed from Maxxis Hans Venture 2.35" front/rear to Maxxis Ignitor/Crossmark 2/1" front/rear and noticed a huge difference.
They definitely roll a lot faster/easier now, however I have noticed a loss in front wheel grip. The loss of grip is taking some getting used to and is tempting to go back to the 2.35" on the front for the extra confidence they give on corners.
Another reason to change tyres to suit the track conditions would be sidewall strength. Your favourite tyre may have thin sidewalls and the track has lots of sharp rocks. This would be a reason to change to something a bit more durable.