Silver Rush 50 tire selections?
1 - 19 of 19 Posts
Joined
·
1,566 Posts
I would use the Maxxis tires (though they are good either way but the Maxxis will give you options as the course is usually dry then wet by the end of the day. I am running 2.5's on a SS so I like agressive but am giving opinions on what I think would be best for you). That said I would go in this order;homerjay said:
1) Maxxis Ignitor 2.35
2) IRC Serac 2.1
3) Hutch Python 2.0
All are great tires and if you are also doing the 100 I would make the 3rd tire the 1st and vise virsa for that event. Best of luck to you!!
Cheers,
miSSionary
Joined
·
1,566 Posts
Well the 2.35s will help on the rocky turrain and will also help if the weather goes south. There are lots of babyheads on the course that they would also help with. If you are looking to set any land speed records then I would go with the Hutch 2.0's, if you want comfort than use the 2.35's...if you want inbetween use the 2.1's (the course is fairly fast mining roads compared to true single track, that is why you can get away with such large variety of choice when it comes to tires there). They are all good enough tires for the course so don't worry too much and remember this is all just my opinion. Good luck to you!!homerjay said:
Joined
·
1,566 Posts
The babyheads are not bad, but they are present on some of the higher parts of the course for sure. I know who replied to you (it was my GF, she is not totally wrong as a lot of the babyheads are well earthed) she got just a little confused. I do know a lot about the course and turrain, as well as being very close to race management. Use what you are used to (the ignightors will be fine I am sure, only problem would be if it were VERY wet)...and that goes double if you are riding those tires on Colorado's front range (the course is not nearly as tech as most trails on the front range). Hope that helps, looking forward to seeing everyone up there!! :thumbsup:jimmy said:
Cheers,
miSSionary
no worries
other than about finishing the ride, of course, and the weather . I appreciate all the comments and I did not mean to imply that anyone was not being totally straight about the course. Thank you for all the comments. And Homerjay, there will be at least 2 of us not setting records out there. Hopefully we can socialize a little with all the MTBR folks.
other than about finishing the ride, of course, and the weather
. I appreciate all the comments and I did not mean to imply that anyone was not being totally straight about the course. Thank you for all the comments. And Homerjay, there will be at least 2 of us not setting records out there. Hopefully we can socialize a little with all the MTBR folks.
Joined
·
1,566 Posts
HEY!!...I want in...the record thing aint lookin' good this year for me either!!jimmy said:
Joined
·
1,566 Posts
Pig lost weight...I lost shape!! :incazzato:edemtbs said:
miSSionary
Joined
·
1,566 Posts
He has and he knows I am outta shape...I mean I keep telling him I am and I wouldn't wanna fib you know!!Bikergal said:I hope he has seen you before???
Joined
·
2,856 Posts
Heh-heh - I was referring to that sweet bike of his all laden down with heavy chainmail, monster truck tires, etc. He told me he put the bike (pig) on a diet.Bikergal said:I hope he has seen you before???
The rider himself looked to be in fine shape from pedaling around the burdened bike.
Ed E
Joined
·
1,566 Posts
Ooooh, I'll have on a Redstone Jersey too (either the old retro blue and white or the orange and black woolie), we can wave at eachother!! :lol:homerjay said:
Joined
·
334 Posts
Yeah silly me I should have known you were talking about the bikeedemtbs said:Heh-heh - I was referring to that sweet bike of his all laden down with heavy chainmail, monster truck tires, etc. He told me he put the bike (pig) on a diet.
The rider himself looked to be in fine shape from pedaling around the burdened bike.
Ed E
Yes she is on a diet. TOTALLY RIGID NOW!!! Much lighter and no your not going to convince him to change the tires. :nono:
I've tried!!!Hopefully we can meet soon Ed. I hear your name ALOT.
Joined
·
1,566 Posts
Shhhh!!!!...Ed be vewy qwiet...The fat pig, she's sensative now daysedemtbs said:Heh-heh - I was referring to that sweet bike of his all laden down with heavy chainmail, monster truck tires, etc. He told me he put the bike (pig) on a diet.
The rider himself looked to be in fine shape from pedaling around the burdened bike.
Ed E
out...the diet does seem to be doing her some good though!! Hey, did you get the Hopey here in Denver (kinda getting my attention as the steering is just "loose feeling" now that I am rigid)?
Joined
·
1,566 Posts
She does hear your name a lot Ed...when I come home and say; "That [email protected] Ed...he's too fast now...see this pic of my friend Ed getting all this recognition and all those goodies baby?...One day that could be ME if I eat my wheaties!"...Bikergal said:
Well babe, you can't meet Ed THIS weekend, he ditched Leadville for now!!
rft:Good luck at your race Ed, I wanna see pics and hear another great write-up from you!! :thumbsup:
1 - 19 of 19 Posts
Join the discussion
