What's on my Bike | WTB Vigilante and WTB Trailboss
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- I recently started looking away from Maxxis tires and was intrigued with the new versions of the Vigilante and Trailboss, WTB released last year. I decided to buy the WTB Vigilante Light/High Grip + Slash Guard and the WTB Trailboss Light/Fast Rolling + Slash Guard. Both tires are with the new TriTec compound.
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I got the same exact set up and yes they do make a difference on the climbs love this tires.
I've been very happy with the WTB tires.
Slowly I have been switching all of my bikes from Maxxis to WTB. It started with putting Raddlers on my gravel bike, Rangers on my XC bike, and now today i just mounted the Vigilante and Trailboss fo my trail bike. Ill be testing this combo at the bike park tomorrow.
Thank you! I’ll be buying these soon.
Glad it helped!
I’m running a 2.8 Vigilante on the front of my bike and it’s an impressive front tire. On the back I’m switching between the 2.6 Trail Boss and the 2.8 ranger depending on conditions. I use the tough casing in all of them as I like the stiff sidewalls that allow lower pressures.
Ranger is a nice rear tire. I had that on for my winter riding. The tough casing rolls pretty good and makes up for the added weight.
@@BrianVaughn yesterday I rode a Rocky Black Diamond trail with some fairly steep descents and some rocky technical climbs with that Ranger on the back and it did everything I needed! I weigh 200lbs plus my hydration pack and I’m running 17PSI in that back tire with no bottoming out or cornering flex. I attribute this the the tough casing
I'm running Maxxis 2.6 Agresser and I love them. Looked at WTB, but they were not available for my build last year.
I had a 2.3 aggressor a while back but didn't have the traction I wanted. I'm really happy with WTB. A little heavier but I can run them softer and still have great control.
Thanks for the video. I love Theodore Wirth!
Thanks! Those are some fun trails.
I’m running rangers at the moment. Not sure about the weight but that rear tire wore out very quickly. They were grippy, predictable tires. Might try this WTB combo next. Thanks for the review!
So these are all new compounds so hopefully they last longer. Thanks for watching!
I like the specialized slaughter on the rear of my 5010
I've never tried Specialized tires. I'll check them out.
I’ve like the vigilante I may try a WTB combo once I wear through my maxxis tires
I've liked them. Curious to see how they wear.
That's my plan too.
You are totally right. I've the same tires setup on my San Quentin 3 hardtail. It is really slow to pick up speed. Makes me wonder if I should go back to my old dhf and rekon 2.6 setup...
Rekon is a fast tire and good climber but I've cut two different tires. I've owned a lot of tires and only had that happen to me on a Rekon.
@@BrianVaughn these tires definitely is the best on the grippy and protection side of things. but these tires just drain the life out of me when climbing. You have any other lighter combo that you would recommend?
I was looking at a DHR2 front and back as a light weight option that should roll fast. I've had good luck with the WTB Ranger but it's in limited use and smallest option is 2.8. I'm curious about the Disector tire.
Awesome Brian. I think I may have to try WTBs soon.
Thanks! I like what they have been doing lately.
bigger tires roll faster and absorb bumps better, have less rolling ressistance, better roll-over and grip. Plus the added wheight keep your momentum. That is why you were faster. Maybe also the placebo effect of new tires
Thanks for watching
The older we become the more grip we need.
Pretty spot on. The extra weight keeps the tires more on the ground meaning more grip. The sideknobs could be more outward letting you more aggressively corner. Oh well!
Glad you agree. I am tempted to go down to a 2.4 rear tire but for now will keep the big boy back there.
That Vigilante looks like a really good front tire.
Yeah, it's a real solid front. Probably more trail oriented than the Convict but still pretty burly.
I'm using WTB vigilante, front and rear. But I'm gonna change rear to trailboss
It's a good rear tire.
how was it? im buying vig and trailboss tomorrow
These are my preferred tire combination.
I'm looking at getting this same combo but in a 2.5 vigilante up front (high grip, light) and a 2.4 trail boss on the rear (fast rolling). I'm torn between the casings on the rear though. Most reviews and forum posts recommend the tough casing. What is your experience with the light casing? Would you recommend the light casing over the tough casing? I weigh around 200 lbs or so with riding gear.
Thanks
I'm 230 and have had no issues with the light with slash guard. I've ridden these tires for two months w/o issues. I don't blow through tires and tend to be mindful of sealant.
Another thing you could consider is that with the light casing the tire is more supple and will, therefore, dampen a lot of the vibration from smaller stuff and smooth out the ride more efficiently than a thicker heavier tire, i.e. tough casing. This makes a big difference on my hardtail, perhaps less noticeable on a full squish. However, if you're not riding in stuff where you think you'll rough up or gouge the sidewalls then I would recommend the light casing for the better compliance and feel that it offers.
Light casing has been fine so far. The slash guard is doing its job. Took these out to Colorado recently and they performed great.
My trailboss tires don't say they are tubeless ready. Actually found in their web that they are not. Also found videos showing they mounted the trailboss tubeless with no problem. Did you us them with inner tube or tubeless? What do you think?
So, you might have the older ones. They redesigned them in 2019. 2.4 and 2.6 versions are TCS Tubeless.
@@BrianVaughn OK. these are 2.25. The rims are tubeless ready. What could happen if I try to go tubeless with them? Won't hold air at all? would leak air gradually? Might it possibly work well?
I'd recommend Orange Seal sealant and give it a shot. I've made some non-tubeless tires work in the past. Typically they leak air over time but I still ran them tubeless.
@@BrianVaughn Excellent. I will try it. Don't care to add air every some time... I will tell you later. Thank you
I wonder if the slash guard adds the weight. 🤔 I go back and forth between WTB and Maxxis and they are both fantastic. In my experience the WTB Vigilante is more predictable in corners. You can feel it slide a bit but I never had a problem washing out. The DHF though has amazing grip until you hit a point then it loses ALL grip. Washed out several times with a DHF 🤷♂️
I think the slash guard does add weight but I also think since the tires run true to size, it adds weight.
try the dissector
I've heard mixed reviews. I'll check it out maybe later in the season.
it worth 2.5 front and 2.4 rear?
I think so. I've run those sizes too and like them. I think I get better grip with the 2.6 but the smaller size rolls faster.
What bycicle are you using?
Santa Cruz 5010 V3.
Whats a PR ? did you man to say Personal best? PB's
Personal Record.
I really wanna try your setup. Just worry about all that weight.
Yeah, it adds some weight to the bike. I do think the added grip has helped my confidence on the bike.
Don't do it unless your leg is on beast mode 24/7
Wtb trail boss front ikon maxxis at the back fast rolling to the trail
That sounds fast but not much grip.
I’m still on the 2.4 train 🚂 lol 😂
I think I might run a 2.4 rear eventually to see how it compares.
I went from 2.3 to 2.6 and back to 2.3 the 2.6 was just too boring, took all the excitement out riding.
I hear you. I do think the bigger tires were good for technical climbing. It has some advantages but I prefer the 2.5/2.4 sizes.
Calvin?... is that you?
Nope
Finding the right tire is a crap shoot for most riders! Sure, thsoe who get sent tires to test or sponsored are able to try a lot of tires, but the aveerage joe cannot! Trusting a review is no guarantee either! I just buy wutever is on sale and cross my fingers...
I find you can get a good tire from most brands. You just need to find one that best meets your needs.