[teamdicky]

I might do another short track race this weekend. Last week I just left my tires set-up the way they were (Rampage front/21.5PSI & Jones XR rear 29PSI). I'm just lazy, and I was more concerned about having fun than I was doing well. The course is not technical at all, and can be ridden on a cyclocross bike very fast (banked corners, groomed trail).
Enoch hooked me up with some old tires. Here's what I got:
IRC Mythos 2.1
WTB Moto Raptor 2.1
Ignitor 2.1
Jones ACX 2.2
Any ideas on a fast combo with lower rolling resistance and weight? I might actually find the resolve to swap tires before the race if I decide to enter.

 

[Enoch]

Ignitor up front, the Moto in the rear. the AC would be good also with your current rear.

 

[None]

Sell all of those worthless tires and get some Michelin cross tires and Rock out in high speed style!

 

[nucmedjim]

Cool pic. Max up front. WTB back.

 

[mcd]

if it's pretty dry pump those mythos up to about 35ps and let it rip. a bit bumpy perhaps, and maybe a bit loose in the corners but that tire really felt fast when i had em... useless for tech stuff though

 

[mgersib]

I'd go Ignitor front, XR rear. are you set up to run them tubeless? that's what i'd do.

good luck!

 

[Padre]

Throw the Moto in the trash. It just plain sucks and you will fall down.

What I would do with those options:
Mythos rear
Ignitor front

you need some Nanos assuming the course isn't wet.

or your best bet yet...find some Karmas!

 

[mgersib]

or your best bet yet...find some Karmas!

There ya' go... Fast, light, good in tacky conditions. The little Karmas are great tires.

 

[Mike Brown]

TD- I know others have had different experiences, but pisgahpro had repeated issues with knobs tearing off the Karma's. FYI, I guess.
Mike

 

[OneGearGuy]

keep the XR in the rear and go Ignitor up front. fast yet predictable. fun. like your blog. :thumbsup:

OGG

 

[bigwheelboy_490]

I'd leave the panaracer up front and throw the Ignitor on the rear. I ride exi front and ignitor rear and love that combo.

 

[GlowBoy]

XR in back, no question. Up front I might have said Ignitor in the past, but frankly I don't find the Rampage to roll any slower in the 'forward' direction.

 

[motoenth]

Hey Dicky-

I'm gonna be there tomorrow on a borrowed bike from Black Sheep Cycles. If you like the tires (or any other parts on it), I'll donate 'em. I'll tell Ethan I was hijacked or something.

Yeah, Mert... I'm racin' tomorrow!! :thumbsup:
First bicycle race I've ever been to - why not race in it?
To prepare, I'm only eating 4 slices of bacon not my usual 8...

 

[Cloxxki]

Sit down in front of the TV. Bring the Moto and a good knife. Chop them knobs off, they're useless comapred to those on other 29" tires. Maybe with shorter knobs, the Moto will be a properly fast rear tire for you.
But really, if you're racing, get a Crow and Karma 2.0.

 

[grawbass]

Ignitor front

XR rear

 

[-Muz R-]

Maxxis Ignitor up front and Kenda Karma at the rear and diffenately go tubeless!!

 

[-Muz R-]

 

[-Muz R-]

Sorry guys, been awhile since I posted pics on here and I cant remember how to do it!

 

[motoenth]

I might do another short track race this weekend. Last week I just left my tires set-up the way they were (Rampage front/21.5PSI & Jones XR rear 29PSI). I'm just lazy, and I was more concerned about having fun than I was doing well. The course is not technical at all, and can be ridden on a cyclocross bike very fast (banked corners, groomed trail).
Enoch hooked me up with some old tires. Here's what I got:
IRC Mythos 2.1
WTB Moto Raptor 2.1
Ignitor 2.1
Jones ACX 2.2
Any ideas on a fast combo with lower rolling resistance and weight? I might actually find the resolve to swap tires before the race if I decide to enter.

Any of those other tires for sale?

 

[teamdicky]

Any of those other tires for sale?

Let's see, Blair.

Do I have any of these tires from six years ago? Let me check....

No, I'm sorry pal.

How about some slightly unused XX1 components?