good mtb tyres?

Icyseanfitz · 07-05-2011 04:12PM #1

hey guys was out for a xc spin today on my mtb and i came off twice

im blaming my tyres as both incidents happened because of slippy roots and lack of grip, im currently using these on both front and rear, what would ye suggest i put on both wheels for good grip in the wet muddy and rooty stuff?

easygoing39 · 07-05-2011 07:00PM

I'd suggest some of these

http://www.biking.ie/mountain-bike-training-in-ireland

Daniel S · 07-05-2011 07:09PM

Slippy roots tend to be... slippy... Not much you can do to get around that. I use Michelin XC Dry II's, I got the pair (folding also) for €23 on chainreactioncycles also

EDIT: The non-tubeless versions of these and they're great in all conditions. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16692

Outkast_IRE · 07-05-2011 07:36PM

I have the schwalbe racing ralphs i havent come off yet (fingers crossed ) but slippy roots are a prick im always looking ahead for them

Tenzor07 · 07-05-2011 07:44PM

An unskilled biker always blames his tyres!

Though for my All Mountain bike ill be looking out for a pair of the new Schwalbe Hans Dampf's when they come out...

davey101 · 07-05-2011 08:12PM

wet roots will always be slippy, personally i have an ignitor on the back and a Michelin XC marathon or something? on the front. but slippy roots are still slippy. Just keep riding them until you stop falling off, i think you eventually learn what works and what doesnt. You may also want a wide tyre, tyre pressure is also crucial.
Or as easygoing39 mentioned, go see an expert. you wont regret it.

Icyseanfitz · 07-05-2011 09:22PM

bloody roots, i was coming down this big rolling drop (a good 8 feet) concentrating on not going over the bars when bang the front wheel just goes from under me

a small root barely above ground yea fecker. Ah well fool me once shame on me fool me twice.....

Ricky91t · 07-05-2011 10:17PM

I had the exact same issue today, It's not nice but does make the whole thing more of a challenge.

Icyseanfitz · 07-05-2011 10:51PM

yeah we had a lot of people falling today with the weather, but sure its part of the sport

good mtb tyres?

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