Podcast two days ago on my last day at work before two weeks in Vegas - and now this on my first day of two weeks in Vegas Dang you guys times this out perfectly! 🏃♂️🔥🤙 Let’s get it! Thanks guyz…!!
Shoutout to you guys for sending me a new front tire when my new Maxxis DHF’s sidewall started splitting right away. You guys earned a customer for life, really appreciate it.
For my all around XC/Trail riding I use the Nobby nic/Wicked Will combo. Both in supertrail casing. Recently switched to Assegai exo+ max terra / DHR2 DD max grip for more endura style riding. Grip for days but so much rolling resistance. Switched the DHR for the Wicked Will and so far I love the combo. Even so much that I'm thinking to leave that combo on for my trip to Saalbach.
I have the same MAXXIS combo on my Trail bike and the rolling resistance is a lot. I want to try your Schwalbe recommendation and was wondering what compound you use.
I ran Assegai/DHR2 or Assegai/Dissector for ages, but switched to the Krpytotal in DH casing and absolutely love em. Bike is a RM Altitude and the DH casings don't feel overkill. The front grips about the same as a MaxGrip Assegai (Super Soft compound) but is more predictable and has better feedback, also rolls slightly faster. The Krpytotal rear is the best rear tire I've ever run, rolls a little faster than a DHR2, has more grip, and is WAY more predictable. Kryptotal in Enduro super soft will be the the holy grail front tire for trail and lighter enduro bikes.
Also worth mentioning the Kryptotal rear lasts waaaaay longer than the DHR. At least in my experience. I would describe the kryptotal rear tread as cross between an aggressor and DHR.
@@Uphillbob7 deep dust sure, but a thin layer of corn-kernels over hard rock, I found that there weren't enough contact points and ended up with some washouts that really reduced my confidence. But in deeper loam or where digging in helps, or with some mud, it is amazing.
I looked into tires for many, many, hours and ultimately went with Forekaster front and rear. Extremely happy to see that tire made it into this video!
I've been running DH casing Assegai MaxxGrip front and DH casing Aggressor rear tires on my bikes for years including my ebike, and always loved the traction. Thought I'd try out the DH casing super soft Kryptotal front and DH casing soft rear tire on the ebike and wow, what a difference. Traction for days!!
I was talked into trying the Pirelli XC RC by "THE INTERWEBS!" and liked them, but at about the same weight and rolling resistance, but with better grip is the Cross King rear and Mountain King front (here in Utah) both in the 29x2.3 Black Chili Protection on my 115 rear travel, 140 front travel Trance. I rode a 2-mile buff climb, and the times came out almost exactly the same between the two combos. If you don't have to slow down and then accelerate, I actually have a PR time to climb on an Assegai front and Dissector rear on a climb of about 1500 feet, which really surprised me!
I have heard a lot about this problem with Maxxis, but currently I run Assegai front and back and never before I had more straight tires than these. I had Schwalbe Magic Marry, Hans Dampf, Big Betty, Michelins before (dont remember model name) and Continentals Mountain King if I remember corretly - all of them wobbly, some really bad, some less
Hey guys. Can you make a video about continental tires? Explain models. Compounds. Casings. Something like you made about Maxxis. Maybe compare models between two brand. Thanks. You rock dudes!!!
@@certainperfectratio I'm just about to swap to this combo on my all mountain bike from a DHF/Dissector combo. If I'm going to ride somewhere really rocky I'll swap the rear to an Aggressor.
2 wheelsets : for trail on funn fantom am35 michelin wild am2 2.4 front / michelin force am2 2.4 rear and for big enduro-bike park on mavic deemax park 29 schwalbe magic mary 2.6 super gravity ultra soft front / schwalbe tacky chan 2.4 super downhill ultra soft rear ;) really nice combos on my frenchies trails / bike Park ;)
Excellent and fun as usual. As a XC rider, I'm going to agree with Liam about the Maxxis Aspen (see previous MTB Podcast). Having ridden MTB for 30 years now, it's the most surprising tire I've ever ridden. I used to look at it and just not get why it was so popular but I finally bought a pair and was shocked at how well they worked. The newer 2.4 MaxxSpeed is definitely the way to go but unfortunately my frame can't fit a 2.4 out back so I had to go with a 2.25 for the rear. Still very good though. Regardless, they are ultra fast and have a surprising level of grip. So glad I finally tried them.
WTB Vigilante front and Maxxis DHRII rear. Currently running DHF in front because my bike came with it and tires are expensive, but the Vigilante has way faster side to side movement and shoulder knobs that ease the transition to the outer knobs. I ride on mostly barren rock, and find it really intimidating to go directly to the square outside edge. If I rode in dirt with berms I might not mind the square outer edge.
Vittoria mazza for the win these days for me i have been likeing them alot front and rear. The aggaro on the rear works pretty good to and is crazy fast
Recommends the Forekaster at 1,010g for the front and the Rekon at 901g for the rear for XC/Downcountry..... Anyone else remember when you could get 29er Racing Ralphs in a 2.4 sub 700g?
Great video guys, i run the maxxis forekaster 2.4 maxx terra on my remedy. Really like them. I was getting so bored of destroying xr4s. Glad i found the forekasters. Swap wheels to the assegai dhr2 maxx grip dd combo for the heavier stuff . Super
I'm running the Disector rear for the first time. The treadmill pattern or side knobs are a much narrower feeling profile then a DHR2 imo. Still trying to feel it out to see if I like it but so far I feel like when I really have the bike leaned over in a tight corner it's doesn't match up well with the DHF2 I have in the front. It just feels like a narrow rear tire. I'm also running a mullet set-up
Mtb: Front: Magic Mary SuperSoft SG Back: Big Betty Soft SG GRAVEL: Pathfinder Pro 42mm (way faster than the Schwalbe G-one Bite 40mm i had stock on the bike)
@@jeremyprovonsil7886 I've had my eye on the Agarro, I want to give it a try just hadn't pulled the trigger yet. I used to run the Mazza up front and Martello in the rear. This setup was OK, but I definitely prefer the full Mazza.
@@williamdungee4601 I’ve tried the Martello with enduro casing out back and it’s ok, super hard/vague feedback and went straight to Mazza/Mazza. Massive improvement. The Agarro rolls probably 1.5-2x quicker, still hooks up well on the edges, but if you push it as hard as the Mazza you’re gonna know the limit sooner than later. It’s predictable drifting, though, if that’s what you’re after.
I wouldnt call the Forekaster - Rekon combo fast or light. It's a very versatile set for a downcountry bike, but it's not very light or fast. I had that combo on my Revel and switched to Mezcal - Barzo combo. now THAT is fast and light. Lacks some grip when stuff gets muddy though, Forekasters dont suffer that problem 😀
XR4 2.4 front and rear. Tried XR3 in back but it punctured pretty quickly. Of course I'll need to find something new now that they've been discontinued.
I really like the Rekon EXO+ as a rear and DHF EXO+ front but cringe at the $90 to $100 price tag. It especially sucks when it ends up warped. I have been really liking Teravail (Ehline and Honcho) the Durable casing. Plus I always use CushCore and I really think that helps with the sidewall stiffness under load.
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I roll assegai rear and front, will never go back to DHR/DHF combo, but maybe I'll try the Dissector at the rear eventually
The most interesting was the Race Kings and would like to learn more on how that was chosen (my similar bike has Continental Rubans, or Pirelli Cinturato M for more pavement). The “XC” tire set is fairly heavy trail oriented, Rekon front would be XC. Rest was generic. Also, how is the Assegai the grippiest ever but the Kriptoxantoyley the grippiest downhill?
Why no e-MTB category? They carry a slightly different requirement with the extra weight etc. My winning combo on my enduro e-bike (Crestline) and my DH bike (SC v10) is the absolute burliness of the Schwalbe Eddy Current[super gravity, Addix soft] on the rear and Assegai[3C MaxxGrip, DH Casing] on the front. Also running Cushcore front/rear, makes them bulletproof! 🛡💪
That would be amazing. Trail soft would be great on regular trail bikes. Enduro Super Soft is going to be the holy grail of Rowdy Trail/AM bikes up front. I think for Enduro bikes the DH casing is still the way to go. Conti DH is lighter than Maxxis DH, but a little burlier than Maxxis DD.
In my experience, the Forekasters are really good in dry conditions. But grip is almost non-existent in wet conditions. I tried them once, I'll never try them again.
Enduro super soft when????😅 Currently on Conti Kryptotal f+r enduro soft and I’m reeaally hyped for enduro super soft for the front! Esp for the winter 🫠
If you haven't tried schwalbe wicked will, you are missing out. That tyre works everywhere and you don't have to have a big ugly yellow label that makes it look like you bought them from a toy store
I'm running the WW supertrail rear in combination with an Assegai upfront and the combo is interesting to say the least. Very low rolling resistance and yet enough traction when cornering.
Funny. I run same exact tires for XC/DC on my Tallboy. Whats not funny is the stack of tires Ive got hanging on wall that I had to try to come to this conclusion.
What should I be looking at to replace my seemingly heavy dual Rekon setup in 27.5 x 2.6. Looking for a lighter, faster xc type that I think better suits my riding area, thx
DJ: F: Ikon, R: DTH Trail: F: DHF MaxxTerra Exo 29X2.5, R: DHR II MaxxTerra Exo 29X2.4 Enduro: F: Assegai MaxxTerra Exo+ 27.5X2.5WT, R: DHR II MaxxTerra DD 27.5X2.4 DH/ Freeride: F&R: Krytotal Enduro/ Soft FR 27.5X2.4 eMTB: F: Assegai MaxxTerra Exo 29X2.5, R: cheap tire but changing to Assegai MaxxTerra DD 29X2.5 Now that Continental has raised their prices from when they introduced them, sticking with Maxxis. If I could get Contis cheaper I'd run them over Maxxis. Cost vs performance is always a factor.
My weird eyewear issue besides poor eyesight is I guess I have very long eyelashes which leaves marks on the inside of the lenses. I’ve tried Oakley, Smith, and Spy.
Continental Argotal SS DF front + Kryptotal Fr SS DH rear (last 2x long than DHR maxterra), better rolling, more grip and the best damped tires on the market, Maxxis is joke compered to Conti.
I found I had to drop about 2psi out of the DH casing Kryptotals to get them to not feel too stiff, but once I adjusted the pressure they feel amazing. Though I'd probably run the same pressures in DD Maxxis, I switched from the ubiquitous EXO+ MG Assegai up front to a DH SS Krpytotal.
No high roller III review?😢 Stop by to see what my favorite mountain bike podcast/UA-cam peoples had to say about the new tire from Maxis, but I guess I’ll have to wait for the next one.
I heard that the Conti's are difficult to mount. My mounting skills stop at Maxxis Double Down tires. How do the Trail and Enduro compounds compare in terms of mounting and tubeless tire seating to the Double Downs? Thanks.
I had a hell of a time with the Conti DH casings, expect to have to redo your rim tape and use metal levers. I didn't even attempt to put my Cush Core in with them haha. And this was on the fairly soft RaceFace AR30 rims. I doubt I would've been able to mount them to the DT Swiss FR560s I had on my previous bike.
What's your favorite MTB tire combo currently?
Im riding the Kryptotal Enduro Soft Re & Fr on my Orbea Wild. They are insane.
@@Shadow9OOsame. Crazy grip, not too heavy, and predictable.
The fastest tire is a worn out DH tire.
🤷😂
Aspen front and rear 👌🏻
For eMTB Schwalbe Eddy Current hands down.
Podcast two days ago on my last day at work before two weeks in Vegas - and now this on my first day of two weeks in Vegas
Dang you guys times this out perfectly!
🏃♂️🔥🤙
Let’s get it! Thanks guyz…!!
Shoutout to you guys for sending me a new front tire when my new Maxxis DHF’s sidewall started splitting right away. You guys earned a customer for life, really appreciate it.
For my all around XC/Trail riding I use the Nobby nic/Wicked Will combo. Both in supertrail casing. Recently switched to Assegai exo+ max terra / DHR2 DD max grip for more endura style riding. Grip for days but so much rolling resistance. Switched the DHR for the Wicked Will and so far I love the combo. Even so much that I'm thinking to leave that combo on for my trip to Saalbach.
I have the same MAXXIS combo on my Trail bike and the rolling resistance is a lot. I want to try your Schwalbe recommendation and was wondering what compound you use.
@@lukasfuhles6960in the front Nobby Nic in soft addix / super trail and rear Wicked will Speedgrip addix /super trail.
I ran Assegai/DHR2 or Assegai/Dissector for ages, but switched to the Krpytotal in DH casing and absolutely love em. Bike is a RM Altitude and the DH casings don't feel overkill. The front grips about the same as a MaxGrip Assegai (Super Soft compound) but is more predictable and has better feedback, also rolls slightly faster. The Krpytotal rear is the best rear tire I've ever run, rolls a little faster than a DHR2, has more grip, and is WAY more predictable. Kryptotal in Enduro super soft will be the the holy grail front tire for trail and lighter enduro bikes.
Love it!
Also worth mentioning the Kryptotal rear lasts waaaaay longer than the DHR. At least in my experience. I would describe the kryptotal rear tread as cross between an aggressor and DHR.
very happy with Vittoria Barzo front & rear. Great Xc/trail allrounders.
Continental Kryptotal 2.4 been great so far.
I’ve been rocking the Forekaster /Rekon combo for a few years now, I love it, on my Ibis Ripmo AF
Epic 😎
Why is no one talking about how amazing the Continental Argotal is?!? I have it paired with a DHR II on the back and it’s golden!!!
It's amazing on loamy surfaces but I found the knob spacing a bit too wide for hardback berms and loose over hard.
@@JulianKent nah, soooooo good in the Utah moondust over a rocky base
@@Uphillbob7 deep dust sure, but a thin layer of corn-kernels over hard rock, I found that there weren't enough contact points and ended up with some washouts that really reduced my confidence. But in deeper loam or where digging in helps, or with some mud, it is amazing.
I'm running Maxxis Crossmark 2s. So far, I can air them up and railtrail decently, and air them down and do my favorite Rocky Ridge trails.
The Forcaster 2 front and back on a hardtail RSD MIDDLECHILD are great .
Hard to find them , and the maxxis wobble is not to bad on them LOL
I looked into tires for many, many, hours and ultimately went with Forekaster front and rear. Extremely happy to see that tire made it into this video!
I've been running DH casing Assegai MaxxGrip front and DH casing Aggressor rear tires on my bikes for years including my ebike, and always loved the traction. Thought I'd try out the DH casing super soft Kryptotal front and DH casing soft rear tire on the ebike and wow, what a difference. Traction for days!!
I was talked into trying the Pirelli XC RC by "THE INTERWEBS!" and liked them, but at about the same weight and rolling resistance, but with better grip is the Cross King rear and Mountain King front (here in Utah) both in the 29x2.3 Black Chili Protection on my 115 rear travel, 140 front travel Trance. I rode a 2-mile buff climb, and the times came out almost exactly the same between the two combos. If you don't have to slow down and then accelerate, I actually have a PR time to climb on an Assegai front and Dissector rear on a climb of about 1500 feet, which really surprised me!
I run Kryptotal on the front and Maxxis Shorty for the back. Love it! Grippy in the front, slicy in the back.
My favorite tires are the maxxis wobblers.🤭
I've had that. Sucked!
I have heard a lot about this problem with Maxxis, but currently I run Assegai front and back and never before I had more straight tires than these. I had Schwalbe Magic Marry, Hans Dampf, Big Betty, Michelins before (dont remember model name) and Continentals Mountain King if I remember corretly - all of them wobbly, some really bad, some less
Hey guys. Can you make a video about continental tires? Explain models. Compounds. Casings. Something like you made about Maxxis. Maybe compare models between two brand. Thanks.
You rock dudes!!!
Nobby nic + wicked will for my supafast trail bike.
Enduro: DHR2 R Assegai F Doubledown Maxxgrip
Trail: Dissector R Minion DHF F EXO Maxxterra
On my We Are One Arrival 152, I run DHF in front and new Forekaster in the back. Pretty good rolling speed and grip.
Nice! Haven't heard of that combo yet!
Same but dhr2 front
@@WorldwideCycleryI'm curious to try the new High roller in front with the Forecaster in the back. But waiting for the review of the new High Roller.
Been running DHR2 Maxxterta front and Dissector DD rear. Solid combo.
@@certainperfectratio I'm just about to swap to this combo on my all mountain bike from a DHF/Dissector combo. If I'm going to ride somewhere really rocky I'll swap the rear to an Aggressor.
Maxxis DHF for front, Maxxis Aggressor for rear is what I like
Got Schwalbe Racing Ray and Racing Ralph combo for my XC Bike and love it.
I'm brokeeeee homie can I just.. ya know... "try them"?
Long as you return them after the season
REI would probably take them lol..@@Jacob99174
good stuff, thanks much - I am a fan of the Nobby Nic front and Ralph back but cut sidewalls getting me down - I'll try the forecaster
Michelin Wild Enduro 😮💨👌🏼🔥
Had the Assegai MaxxGripp and Dhr II combo for a while now, but switching to double Kyptotal for hardcore enduro has been a gamechanger.
2 wheelsets : for trail on funn fantom am35 michelin wild am2 2.4 front / michelin force am2 2.4 rear and for big enduro-bike park on mavic deemax park 29 schwalbe magic mary 2.6 super gravity ultra soft front / schwalbe tacky chan 2.4 super downhill ultra soft rear ;) really nice combos on my frenchies trails / bike Park ;)
Two wheelsets is the move! Big bike companies don't want you to know this one simple trick ;)
Highly appreciated this kind of short video yet has tons of information. Any suggestions for lightweight EMTB for going trail/enduro
Excellent and fun as usual. As a XC rider, I'm going to agree with Liam about the Maxxis Aspen (see previous MTB Podcast). Having ridden MTB for 30 years now, it's the most surprising tire I've ever ridden. I used to look at it and just not get why it was so popular but I finally bought a pair and was shocked at how well they worked. The newer 2.4 MaxxSpeed is definitely the way to go but unfortunately my frame can't fit a 2.4 out back so I had to go with a 2.25 for the rear. Still very good though. Regardless, they are ultra fast and have a surprising level of grip. So glad I finally tried them.
Riding in XC Marathon for front: Raycing Ray , for rear Racing Ralph. 2.25 , there is no much DH to do, so rolling resistance and good grip is the key
WTB Vigilante front and Maxxis DHRII rear. Currently running DHF in front because my bike came with it and tires are expensive, but the Vigilante has way faster side to side movement and shoulder knobs that ease the transition to the outer knobs. I ride on mostly barren rock, and find it really intimidating to go directly to the square outside edge. If I rode in dirt with berms I might not mind the square outer edge.
Vittoria mazza for the win these days for me i have been likeing them alot front and rear. The aggaro on the rear works pretty good to and is crazy fast
Those are great tires indeed!
Recommends the Forekaster at 1,010g for the front and the Rekon at 901g for the rear for XC/Downcountry.....
Anyone else remember when you could get 29er Racing Ralphs in a 2.4 sub 700g?
We never get tire d of the jokes
Good :)
The jokes didn't get flat, that's for sure.
DrhII up front and dissector rear on my trail hard tail.
Great video guys, i run the maxxis forekaster 2.4 maxx terra on my remedy. Really like them. I was getting so bored of destroying xr4s. Glad i found the forekasters.
Swap wheels to the assegai dhr2 maxx grip dd combo for the heavier stuff . Super
I'm running the Disector rear for the first time. The treadmill pattern or side knobs are a much narrower feeling profile then a DHR2 imo. Still trying to feel it out to see if I like it but so far I feel like when I really have the bike leaned over in a tight corner it's doesn't match up well with the DHF2 I have in the front. It just feels like a narrow rear tire. I'm also running a mullet set-up
2.4 Schwalbe magic Mary super gravity front and rear… of course in the gum sidewall 💪
Noooiiiiiiice 💪💪💪
Mtb:
Front: Magic Mary SuperSoft SG
Back: Big Betty Soft SG
GRAVEL:
Pathfinder Pro 42mm (way faster than the Schwalbe G-one Bite 40mm i had stock on the bike)
I also have poor vision and have to get frames and lenses from SportRx 🤓
Purgatory T9. Like a theoretical Forekaster MaxxGrip.. and it’s cheaper. I usually put a FastTrak T7 on the rear. GRID casing for both.
Nice! Love to hear it.
I’ll take a Kryptotal Enduro Super Soft if it’s made in Germany.
How about the Vittoria Mezcal XC Race front and Peyote XC Race rear?
Super useful video. And hilarious. Love WC.
Changed to Conti Race king since i mostly commute on my hardtail
Vittoria Mazza front and rear 2.6 and 2.4 respectively, on my Druid V1
My usual setup on all bikes until swapping the rear for an Agarro for the drier summer months. Mazza is a magic bullet!
@@jeremyprovonsil7886 I've had my eye on the Agarro, I want to give it a try just hadn't pulled the trigger yet. I used to run the Mazza up front and Martello in the rear. This setup was OK, but I definitely prefer the full Mazza.
@@williamdungee4601 I’ve tried the Martello with enduro casing out back and it’s ok, super hard/vague feedback and went straight to Mazza/Mazza. Massive improvement. The Agarro rolls probably 1.5-2x quicker, still hooks up well on the edges, but if you push it as hard as the Mazza you’re gonna know the limit sooner than later. It’s predictable drifting, though, if that’s what you’re after.
@@jeremyprovonsil7886 that's what I'm looking for ! Thanks for the feedback!
Imo you should do a video of best tan wall tyre compilations cause many including me want to use them cause they look cool on my bike
Same combo here Assy Exo+ MG with Dissector DD Mt rear, will hold out for the Conti SS enduro to swap
Awesome, guys. Forekaster ordered. And that surfer clip… 😂
I wouldnt call the Forekaster - Rekon combo fast or light. It's a very versatile set for a downcountry bike, but it's not very light or fast. I had that combo on my Revel and switched to Mezcal - Barzo combo. now THAT is fast and light. Lacks some grip when stuff gets muddy though, Forekasters dont suffer that problem 😀
Forekaster and rekon, or barzo and mezcal? SE Michigan rider with occasional trips to the UP. (Specialized Chisel hardtail)
You showed the Kryptotal Front DH Casing Super Soft but said soft. The super soft is the ticket!
XR4 2.4 front and rear. Tried XR3 in back but it punctured pretty quickly. Of course I'll need to find something new now that they've been discontinued.
06:45 the assegai exo+ maxxgrip is actually only 90g lighter than a Kryptotal DH supersoft. The Enduro Soft is about the same weight
Assa approved!!
Your cut in edits are hilarious. The surfer guy almost made me choke on my lunch. Your videos are great! Lol.
We appreciate that!
I really like the Rekon EXO+ as a rear and DHF EXO+ front but cringe at the $90 to $100 price tag. It especially sucks when it ends up warped. I have been really liking Teravail (Ehline and Honcho) the Durable casing. Plus I always use CushCore and I really think that helps with the sidewall stiffness under load.
I roll assegai rear and front, will never go back to DHR/DHF combo, but maybe I'll try the Dissector at the rear eventually
schwalbe big betty on the front and schwalbe marathon plus in the rear .
Running the forkaster rekon combo on my YT Izzo. So good on that bike. Glad indont feel forced into the rokon up front anymore.
The most interesting was the Race Kings and would like to learn more on how that was chosen (my similar bike has Continental Rubans, or Pirelli Cinturato M for more pavement). The “XC” tire set is fairly heavy trail oriented, Rekon front would be XC. Rest was generic. Also, how is the Assegai the grippiest ever but the Kriptoxantoyley the grippiest downhill?
Dual Forekasters here. 3CT front and DC rear. Thinking about trying an Assegai in the front though. Ever try that combo?
Why no e-MTB category? They carry a slightly different requirement with the extra weight etc. My winning combo on my enduro e-bike (Crestline) and my DH bike (SC v10) is the absolute burliness of the Schwalbe Eddy Current[super gravity, Addix soft] on the rear and Assegai[3C MaxxGrip, DH Casing] on the front. Also running Cushcore front/rear, makes them bulletproof! 🛡💪
Would be helpful if you mentioned the other tyres reviewed or maybe why you chose the winners
Nice, thanks. What about the best DH rear tire..?
Race King was on the Olympic podium bikes from what I saw fwiw.
DHF front / Aggressor rear
Run maxxis rekon rear dissector front both 29x2.4 🇬🇧
love my Kryptotal front and rear. i just wish they make a 2.5 front tire :/
I keep hearing conti is going to release the trail casing kyptotal tires in the soft compound. Any insider info on that?
That would be amazing. Trail soft would be great on regular trail bikes. Enduro Super Soft is going to be the holy grail of Rowdy Trail/AM bikes up front. I think for Enduro bikes the DH casing is still the way to go. Conti DH is lighter than Maxxis DH, but a little burlier than Maxxis DD.
Tyres keep getting more expensive, probably due to inflation.
Bbaahaha
In my experience, the Forekasters are really good in dry conditions. But grip is almost non-existent in wet conditions. I tried them once, I'll never try them again.
Magic Mary and big betty. All everyone needs.
That is also an amazing combo right there.
Magic Mary Soft Super Trail front and Hans Dampf Soft Super Gravity rear. Love it!
Enduro super soft when????😅
Currently on Conti Kryptotal f+r enduro soft and I’m reeaally hyped for enduro super soft for the front! Esp for the winter 🫠
Probably before the end of the year. Conti is already shipping OEM spec Enduro Super Softs to Revel bikes.
Nice!
If you haven't tried schwalbe wicked will, you are missing out. That tyre works everywhere and you don't have to have a big ugly yellow label that makes it look like you bought them from a toy store
Gonna have to try those out ;)
@@WorldwideCyclery Do that. And give a review. I have the trail casing 👍
I'm running the WW supertrail rear in combination with an Assegai upfront and the combo is interesting to say the least. Very low rolling resistance and yet enough traction when cornering.
@@DaffraontheMTB It's not as sticky as a downhill of course. But it's a lot gripper than you would expect considering how fast it is
Looking at that Forekaster/Rekon combo. Curious: Why EXO and not EXO+?
Funny. I run same exact tires for XC/DC on my Tallboy. Whats not funny is the stack of tires Ive got hanging on wall that I had to try to come to this conclusion.
This is very relatable 🥲
I'm getting mixed answers on this but what kind of tires help soften your ride?
What is a good rim width for the 2.4 tires. I need a cross country when recommendation for the forcaster/rekon.
Dissector front and rear.
Are the US shops Allergic to Michelin?, you are missing out!. Always on Maxxis, until i tried Michelin, never looked back.
Historically they have been harder to get around here, but that seems to be changing!
@@WorldwideCyclery Ok, did not know that they were hard to get, thx for the answer.
What should I be looking at to replace my seemingly heavy dual Rekon setup in 27.5 x 2.6. Looking for a lighter, faster xc type that I think better suits my riding area, thx
As SUPER-MAN™, i'm so bummed I can't use the Kryptotals...
Waiting for the day to see how Jared's dad's jokes change after having a kiddo.
Kryptotal rolls faster than assegai so why not recommend it for a trail tire? Is it down to weight, compound options and casing options?
Would you guys run those same combinations on emtbs or make different choices?
Whilest you make videos, I ride 😎😅
DJ: F: Ikon, R: DTH
Trail: F: DHF MaxxTerra Exo 29X2.5, R: DHR II MaxxTerra Exo 29X2.4
Enduro: F: Assegai MaxxTerra Exo+ 27.5X2.5WT, R: DHR II MaxxTerra DD 27.5X2.4
DH/ Freeride: F&R: Krytotal Enduro/ Soft FR 27.5X2.4
eMTB: F: Assegai MaxxTerra Exo 29X2.5, R: cheap tire but changing to Assegai MaxxTerra DD 29X2.5
Now that Continental has raised their prices from when they introduced them, sticking with Maxxis. If I could get Contis cheaper I'd run them over Maxxis. Cost vs performance is always a factor.
Do you recommend the kryptotals in the soft compound and enduro casing for trail/enduro?
The 'tal' in Continental should be pronounced the same as the 'tal' in Kryptotal (ta'hl).
I run Vee Attack HPL
I want a high roller
Tried to find TLD elbow pads on your website. Couldn't
What about the 2.1 Kenda Nevegal? 😊
My weird eyewear issue besides poor eyesight is I guess I have very long eyelashes which leaves marks on the inside of the lenses. I’ve tried Oakley, Smith, and Spy.
Continental Argotal SS DF front + Kryptotal Fr SS DH rear (last 2x long than DHR maxterra), better rolling, more grip and the best damped tires on the market, Maxxis is joke compered to Conti.
I found I had to drop about 2psi out of the DH casing Kryptotals to get them to not feel too stiff, but once I adjusted the pressure they feel amazing. Though I'd probably run the same pressures in DD Maxxis, I switched from the ubiquitous EXO+ MG Assegai up front to a DH SS Krpytotal.
@@mrvwbug4423 I am running 20-22 psi front and 24-26 psi rear.
Killer opening jokes, did bean write them?
No high roller III review?😢
Stop by to see what my favorite mountain bike podcast/UA-cam peoples had to say about the new tire from Maxis, but I guess I’ll have to wait for the next one.
Still need to get some more time on it :)
How different would your choices be if you lived all the way over here in New England?
Probably not much. Assegai, DHR2 and Kryptotal work well basically everywhere.
I heard that the Conti's are difficult to mount. My mounting skills stop at Maxxis Double Down tires. How do the Trail and Enduro compounds compare in terms of mounting and tubeless tire seating to the Double Downs? Thanks.
We haven't had a hard time even with the DH casing Conti tires! It certainly depends on the rim you are mounting it on, it seems.
I had a hell of a time with the Conti DH casings, expect to have to redo your rim tape and use metal levers. I didn't even attempt to put my Cush Core in with them haha. And this was on the fairly soft RaceFace AR30 rims. I doubt I would've been able to mount them to the DT Swiss FR560s I had on my previous bike.