I actually run a Panaracer Rampage in the front and a Geax AKA TNT in the rear. I'm tubeless. I have the same set up on my 26" and 29". Both sidewalls have held up great with the rocks! Hope this helps....
NEPA guys --- tire input, please?
Hey guys,
I know this isn't technically the right forum for 29er tires (got the 29er forum & the wheels/tire forum for that)
I'm down to 3 tire choices, but would like an opinon from the local folks that ride some of the trails I have ridden and new ones I intend to ride.
Obviously, this isn't an all inclusive list --- but some of the places I'm going to be riding: Jim Thorpe area, Mtn Top area, Camelback, Lackawanna/Moosic, Moon Lake, and so forth. Of course, I'll take trips elsewhere and into other states from time to time.
So what am I looking at? In 29'er flavor: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Maxxis Ignitor, and Geax Gato TNT. The NN and Ignitor are a little more money (not by much) and the Ignitor is a little lighter. All 3 tires have the usual marketing hyped "extra protection" compared to normal tires. I know tires won't last forever, but I'd like to try to get a reasonable compromise to start off. It's tough enough building a bike a'la carte (cost wise) and I don't want to rile my wife up by saying "gee, these tires are terrible" :eekster:
Any locals that are able to drop any input on these tires? I'm not averse to looking at something else ... but so far, these appear to be the closest thing to compromise.
Thanks in advance!
Joe
I know this isn't technically the right forum for 29er tires (got the 29er forum & the wheels/tire forum for that)
I'm down to 3 tire choices, but would like an opinon from the local folks that ride some of the trails I have ridden and new ones I intend to ride.
Obviously, this isn't an all inclusive list --- but some of the places I'm going to be riding: Jim Thorpe area, Mtn Top area, Camelback, Lackawanna/Moosic, Moon Lake, and so forth. Of course, I'll take trips elsewhere and into other states from time to time.
So what am I looking at? In 29'er flavor: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Maxxis Ignitor, and Geax Gato TNT. The NN and Ignitor are a little more money (not by much) and the Ignitor is a little lighter. All 3 tires have the usual marketing hyped "extra protection" compared to normal tires. I know tires won't last forever, but I'd like to try to get a reasonable compromise to start off. It's tough enough building a bike a'la carte (cost wise) and I don't want to rile my wife up by saying "gee, these tires are terrible" :eekster:
Any locals that are able to drop any input on these tires? I'm not averse to looking at something else ... but so far, these appear to be the closest thing to compromise.
Thanks in advance!
Joe
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Hmmm. Interesting range of responses.
Bear ... when you say 'thin' are you referring to the lack of real tread depth? Or the casing itself. The Ignitor I was looking at has the EXO casing ... but I wondered about the tread itself for multiple conditions. Sounds like my thoughts were pretty close to what you just said.
Wyatt ... I'll have to study the Ralph's closer. I know Schwalbe did some updates for 2011, which is what made me look at the Nobby Nic tire in the first place.
Mt Pul .... I'll take a look at the Karma. Know nothing about it. Wheel wise, I'm going to run DT240 hubs with Mavic 719 rims. Spokes are straight gauge but I believe they are alum nipples. Don't have a scale accurate enough to weigh them yet.
Anyone have thoughts on that Geax tire I mentioned? Prices look good for the TNT version ......
Can't wait to go riding here and maybe meet some new folks !
Bear ... when you say 'thin' are you referring to the lack of real tread depth? Or the casing itself. The Ignitor I was looking at has the EXO casing ... but I wondered about the tread itself for multiple conditions. Sounds like my thoughts were pretty close to what you just said.
Wyatt ... I'll have to study the Ralph's closer. I know Schwalbe did some updates for 2011, which is what made me look at the Nobby Nic tire in the first place.
Mt Pul .... I'll take a look at the Karma. Know nothing about it. Wheel wise, I'm going to run DT240 hubs with Mavic 719 rims. Spokes are straight gauge
but I believe they are alum nipples. Don't have a scale accurate enough to weigh them yet.Anyone have thoughts on that Geax tire I mentioned? Prices look good for the TNT version ......
Can't wait to go riding here and maybe meet some new folks !
Panaracer Rampage on the back, Nevegal on the front, had another Rampage on the front but a sharp edged rock at the Moon took care of that.
The Nevegal has much better grip on the wet rocks and roots, very happy with it.
I look for grip especially in the front, not really concerned about the rolling weight, or that of the tire.
The Nevegal has much better grip on the wet rocks and roots, very happy with it.
I look for grip especially in the front, not really concerned about the rolling weight, or that of the tire.
Ordered the Rampage tires per the suggestions I was getting. The price I found certainly didn't hurt either.
I'll probably have it "up & running" after the weekend of the 19th/20th. Full bike assembly/weight report with pics will be posted on the 29er forum for anyone that cares or is curious.
I may look into some lighter tires if I decide to try a race or 3 later in the season (summer).
Joe
I'll probably have it "up & running" after the weekend of the 19th/20th. Full bike assembly/weight report with pics will be posted on the 29er forum for anyone that cares or is curious.
I may look into some lighter tires if I decide to try a race or 3 later in the season (summer).
Joe
Yup ... thanks to everyone for their input. Except BulletBoy.
I'm going to look for some less aggressive tires soon ... but will probably do that locally. My wife likes a lot of the rail trails (Lehigh Gorge, Black Diamond Trail, D&H trail, and so forth) and we're planning another trip to Manhattan to circumnavigate the island again. For years, I've been using a set of "inverted" tires similar to the old Avocets. Anyone remember those or am I showing my age?
Joe
I'm going to look for some less aggressive tires soon ... but will probably do that locally. My wife likes a lot of the rail trails (Lehigh Gorge, Black Diamond Trail, D&H trail, and so forth) and we're planning another trip to Manhattan to circumnavigate the island again. For years, I've been using a set of "inverted" tires similar to the old Avocets. Anyone remember those or am I showing my age?
Joe
This for sale after yesterday?
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