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Hey everyone, I'm going to try out a different front tire soon and just need some assistance understanding some things about these tires (VERY confusing).
I'm currently on a Magic Mary 2.4 width 29" Super Trail Soft up front and a Big Beatty 2.4 width 29" Super Gravity Soft in the back. No complaints per say, but just want to try something different up front after hearing some local riders say how amazing the Assegai is for where we ride. Plus they said it was the wide version and since they put it on, they feel like they are getting a lot more traction on their front tire. Really able to push hard and carry speed through trickier corners.
I really didn't know when I bought these tires about the different widths and just got what I thought was normal (2.4). But after reading articles and talking to some local riders, a wider tire is better in almost every single way.
So I want to give the Assegai a try, but need some help with finding the right model as well as some other questions. Also up for suggestions on any other Front tire (in a super soft compound at 2.5-2.6 width for a 29" wheel with 30mm inside rims) that has insane grip and traction.
So first of all, what is the Maxxis equivalent to Schwalbe Super Trail casing? And what is the Maxxis equivalent to the Schwalbe Super Gravity casing? I see Maxxis has 3CT, 3CG, Exo, Exo+ Double Down, DH, etc etc. So just wondering what the equivalent Maxxis tire is to the Schwalbe Super Trail Soft? And same question for the Super Gravity Soft, what is the Maxxis equivalent? And then what would the equivalent tire be in Maxxis for a Schwalbe Super Gravity Ultra Soft?
Second, I'm wanting to try a wider tire (better grip, better rolling resistance, wider contact patch, lower pressure needed, etc), and see the Assegai comes in a 2.5, 2.5WT, and 2.6. According to Maxxis website, it says I should be using the Double Down or DH casing with the Maxxgrip compound if I'm riding Enduro or DH riding? But I can't seem to find those two parameters AND in a 2.6 width version? Are they just out of it, or do they not make a 2.6 width in DD or DH with Maxxgrip? And if they don't make it, then what is the difference in performance between the 2.5 and the 2.5WT? Or is there no difference? And will there be much difference between a Schwalbe 2.4 width tire and a Maxxis or other brand 2.5 width tire? Is that enough of a difference, or not really? Would I need to step up to a 2.6 to feel a noticeable difference?
Another question, are there any other front tires I should consider that offer insane traction in a 2.5-2.6 width other than the Assegai? EVERY time I see a review for the Assegai, they all say the same thing. "This tire has never ending amounts of grip." The local trails I ride are fast, steep, some big jumps, drops, fast berms, and sometimes some gnarly chunk. I'd even consider going with another Magic Mary in a wider softer version. But same thing on their site, I don't see a 2.6 width Magic Mary in the Ultra Soft compound 29"?! Are they out as well, or do these companies not make the 2.6 width aggressive tires in Ultra soft compounds? Which makes no sense to me. Wouldn't you want the widest/softest tire you could fit on your front? So you could get massive amounts of traction and cornering grip/speed?
And then last question, what is more important for grip/traction/keeping speed high through corners? Going from 2.4 width tire to a 2.6 width? Or going from Soft compound to Ultra soft compound?
Thanks
I'm currently on a Magic Mary 2.4 width 29" Super Trail Soft up front and a Big Beatty 2.4 width 29" Super Gravity Soft in the back. No complaints per say, but just want to try something different up front after hearing some local riders say how amazing the Assegai is for where we ride. Plus they said it was the wide version and since they put it on, they feel like they are getting a lot more traction on their front tire. Really able to push hard and carry speed through trickier corners.
I really didn't know when I bought these tires about the different widths and just got what I thought was normal (2.4). But after reading articles and talking to some local riders, a wider tire is better in almost every single way.
So I want to give the Assegai a try, but need some help with finding the right model as well as some other questions. Also up for suggestions on any other Front tire (in a super soft compound at 2.5-2.6 width for a 29" wheel with 30mm inside rims) that has insane grip and traction.
So first of all, what is the Maxxis equivalent to Schwalbe Super Trail casing? And what is the Maxxis equivalent to the Schwalbe Super Gravity casing? I see Maxxis has 3CT, 3CG, Exo, Exo+ Double Down, DH, etc etc. So just wondering what the equivalent Maxxis tire is to the Schwalbe Super Trail Soft? And same question for the Super Gravity Soft, what is the Maxxis equivalent? And then what would the equivalent tire be in Maxxis for a Schwalbe Super Gravity Ultra Soft?
Second, I'm wanting to try a wider tire (better grip, better rolling resistance, wider contact patch, lower pressure needed, etc), and see the Assegai comes in a 2.5, 2.5WT, and 2.6. According to Maxxis website, it says I should be using the Double Down or DH casing with the Maxxgrip compound if I'm riding Enduro or DH riding? But I can't seem to find those two parameters AND in a 2.6 width version? Are they just out of it, or do they not make a 2.6 width in DD or DH with Maxxgrip? And if they don't make it, then what is the difference in performance between the 2.5 and the 2.5WT? Or is there no difference? And will there be much difference between a Schwalbe 2.4 width tire and a Maxxis or other brand 2.5 width tire? Is that enough of a difference, or not really? Would I need to step up to a 2.6 to feel a noticeable difference?
Another question, are there any other front tires I should consider that offer insane traction in a 2.5-2.6 width other than the Assegai? EVERY time I see a review for the Assegai, they all say the same thing. "This tire has never ending amounts of grip." The local trails I ride are fast, steep, some big jumps, drops, fast berms, and sometimes some gnarly chunk. I'd even consider going with another Magic Mary in a wider softer version. But same thing on their site, I don't see a 2.6 width Magic Mary in the Ultra Soft compound 29"?! Are they out as well, or do these companies not make the 2.6 width aggressive tires in Ultra soft compounds? Which makes no sense to me. Wouldn't you want the widest/softest tire you could fit on your front? So you could get massive amounts of traction and cornering grip/speed?
And then last question, what is more important for grip/traction/keeping speed high through corners? Going from 2.4 width tire to a 2.6 width? Or going from Soft compound to Ultra soft compound?
Thanks