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Big DJ said:
Hey Lorien, how are you liking those tires? I have a new set that I haven't mounted yet.
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the first thing I noticed about these tyres is that the bead is very tight, doesn't matter what rim- I've mounted them to other people's bikes and they are stubborn. After I mounted mine and inflated them, I left them for days without adding sealant- they held pressure! This is unheard of with Maxxis in particular, and most other brands I've dealt with.

I've only had the one offroad ride on these tyres so far, which included riding out to the mountain which is 10km both directions. They're inflated to about 30-32psi for the commute and rolling resistance is surprisingly good, even with the aggressive tread and soft compound. Man, they shone on the trails though! It was pissing rain all day and I ran them around 30psi when I'd typically be in the 25psi range. I rode this trail;

braking traction was really good, as was climbing, but where they really excelled was in the corners- very predictable. They'll break free when I want them to, otherwise they'll hold the line at low angles, which I credit to the well supported side knobs, stiff but pliant sidewalls, and the rubber compound.

I don't remember the last time I was impressed by new tyres, but these things really delivered. We'll see about durability down the road, but performance-wise, I won't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable, predictable heavy duty tyre
 
Lorien said:
where are you and what kind of riding?
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So I asked the 'what kind of gun should I buy' question and got the 'well what do you want to use it for answer'! I should know better by now!

SW Colorado, mixed trail riding, day rides, moderate elevation change (1000 feet change on a ride would be a big ride), full suspension bikes with 29's. Nothing super challenging/crazy, generally both tires on the ground, nothing technical since we don't know any techniques. Fair weather bikers and we put the bikes away when the snow sticks.
 
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Maxxis Aggressor on the rear and a DHF in front is a good combo- fast rolling with dependable side lugs. Double Down casing is pretty dependable for most riding and although it's heavier than a single wall type, the dual 120tpi layers give you some compliance with a little added sidewall cut prevention for the rocky places, but you can get them in various different formats/durometers depending on what you like wrt weight, protection etc.
 
Lorien said:
Maxxis Aggressor on the rear and a DHF in front is a good combo- fast rolling with dependable side lugs. Double Down casing is pretty dependable for most riding and although it's heavier than a single wall type, the dual 120tpi layers give you some compliance with a little added sidewall cut prevention for the rocky places, but you can get them in various different formats/durometers depending on what you like wrt weight, protection etc.
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Thanks! Will give them a try!
 
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I miss my old Trapping Bike. An old Schwinn with big ballon tires.

Used to ride it in the snow down the middle of the RR tracks after my newspaper route was finished.

Picking up road kills to drop off at the fur dealer here in town.

That bike was decked out with 2 baskets, plus my newspaper bag too.

Made a fortune back in the days, bought my first piece of property from the fur I would collect.

Minimum wage was just $1.90/hour and I could get $15 per coon. A rare fox was $75.

Those were the days 👍😎
 
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