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vova · 12-08-2002, 06:00 PM

I'm in the market for some new tires and was wondering what you guys are riding?
I ride XC and a little downhill. Would like something around 2.1-2.3 wide.

I was thinking the Bontragers "Jones".
Don't look here

maybe these?

CTA586 · 12-08-2002, 06:17 PM

I've been pretty happy with the Panaracer's...

http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.a...559&subid=7565

vova · 12-08-2002, 06:20 PM

Kinda like these too

vova · 12-08-2002, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vova
Kinda like these too

Here are some reviews.reviews

John H · 12-08-2002, 10:16 PM

Kujo DH. Great for DH and still works for XC

Kujo DH

Leonel · 12-08-2002, 11:57 PM

WTB's Motoraptors

vova · 12-09-2002, 01:15 PM

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Originally posted by Leonel
WTB's Motoraptors

Those fawkers are heavy

1265gm

Maybe you mean these

Leonel · 12-09-2002, 02:36 PM

No,i meant these: http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.a...559&subid=7565
i use them on the front of my single speed ,this tires kick ass

BigHG · 12-09-2002, 06:07 PM

I ride the mutanoraptors 2.4. They seem float my fat ass over the sand fairly well and hold the packed granite trails I have been riding. But heck I don't know squat.

vova · 12-09-2002, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Leonel
No,i meant these: http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.a...559&subid=7565
i use them on the front of my single speed ,this tires kick ass

Ended up ordering two of these

Sirachi · 12-09-2002, 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by vova
Ended up ordering two of these

What the hell are these?

Ya linked right back to the thread, lol

The Mythos are also on sale at performancebike.com

I think it was something like $38 for 3 tires, kevlar beaded, 2.1" thick.

WTB tires suck IMHO. They grip okay, but they're also a complete b*tch to put on. Especially on sun rims. I bought a velociraptor earlier this year for my rhyno, it seemed to do ok, and then I gave it to my friend for free with more than 50% tread left. On a recent ride, he ripped the sidewall in half..

Don't know how the hell that happened.

As for me, I've been pretty happy with Maxxis. Have a 2.7 Mobster front, 2.5 High Roller rear. Heavy mofos, but stiff sidewalls and they are grippy!

vova · 12-09-2002, 09:28 PM

opps her you go

fc187 · 12-10-2002, 12:18 PM

for xc I run tioga factory xc's

for the resorts i swap out to factory dh's

fc187 · 12-10-2002, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vova
I'm in the market for some new tires and was wondering what you guys are riding?
I ride XC and a little downhill. Would like something around 2.1-2.3 wide.

I was thinking the Bontragers "Jones".
Don't look here

maybe these?

I have actually been running those mythos religiously sence they where released. They are excelent tires. my only gripe was that I use to rip the side lugs off the casing often and the side lugs lacked the stability to handle off camber stuf and hard cornering/slides. the factory xc's are very simmular in designe but with more stout wider side lugs. and the mytho 2.10's are actually more like 1.95's and the 1.95's are pizza cutters

Drew Persson · 12-10-2002, 10:41 PM

Hey Vova,
I just got a Giant AC1 a few weeks ago, and junked the 1300g DH Michelins for a pair of Continental Vertical Protection tires. Like 'em a lot so far at 45psi, want to try them at lower and lower pressure and see what they do. They roll a LOT better than the Wildgrippers. Got www.notubes.com too, so far they're working bitchin'. Pain to seat the first time, but once they're on they're on.

vova · 12-10-2002, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Drew Persson
Hey Vova,
I just got a Giant AC1 a few weeks ago, and junked the 1300g DH Michelins for a pair of Continental Vertical Protection tires. Like 'em a lot so far at 45psi, want to try them at lower and lower pressure and see what they do. They roll a LOT better than the Wildgrippers. Got www.notubes.com too, so far they're working bitchin'. Pain to seat the first time, but once they're on they're on.

Sweet

What you been up to? How's the surf?

Drew Persson · 12-11-2002, 11:21 PM

Had Lasek (not Lasik) almost two months ago, and didn't get the ok to go back in the water until Thanksgiving. (That's why I had to get the bike, was going stir crazy.) Went out turkey day, it was small and still kicked my ass. Amazing how quickly paddling strength and the balls to engage disappear. I figure this sunday will be way too big for my pussy self, so I might go snowboarding instead...

Leonel · 12-12-2002, 04:46 PM

Drew on a bike

this is got see

Vova ,riding conditions in SoCal are very diferent than up here in NorCal so I doubt those tractor tires will work for you .

vova · 12-12-2002, 11:07 PM

New rubbers came today

I'm ready to ride

Rev. Parsley · 12-13-2002, 04:19 AM

You'll love those tires. I've been running wtb tires on my dually for like 6 years now.

all this supergo/performance stuff is bunk though. Suport you local shop when you can. The shops keep cycling alive in my community. And any local shop can get ANYTHING you want nowadays. I dont work at a shop (although I have in the past) but they are there for me in a pinch all the time . sorry about the rant

34x17

fc187 · 12-16-2002, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vova
New rubbers came today I'm ready to ride

wholy shit Vova! your running a rollamajig?

havent had any probs with it?

They do work good for wobbly furniture though.

vova · 12-16-2002, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fc187

wholy shit Vova! your running a rollamajig?

havent had any probs with it?

They do work good for wobbly furniture though.

Are you talkin about the rear dir.? They work really well. Make a huge difference

Sirachi · 12-16-2002, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rev. Parsley
all this supergo/performance stuff is bunk though. Suport you local shop when you can. The shops keep cycling alive in my community. And any local shop can get ANYTHING you want nowadays. I dont work at a shop (although I have in the past) but they are there for me in a pinch all the time . sorry about the rant

I support the local shop when I can, but alot of them are jerkoffs. I refuse to support a bunch of assholes. Still on the hunt for a decent shop...

Rev. Parsley · 12-16-2002, 04:01 PM

I understand the asshole bike shop know it all guy makes it hard sometimes. Good luck finding a good shop. If you cant deal with the local shop and have to mail order/order online I highly recomend Cambria Bicycle Outfiters. They are not your average cookie cutter bike mail order.

vova · 12-16-2002, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sirachi

I support the local shop when I can, but alot of them are jerkoffs. I refuse to support a bunch of assholes. Still on the hunt for a decent shop...

Trail Head bike shop in Campbell is a good place, but if I can get it for 1/2 price mail order, it's a hard choice

12-08-2002, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
vova Does yer dewg bite? Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 196 Location: Los Gatos - Ca - U.S.A Posts: 8,227 Blog Entries: 2	Tires? I'm in the market for some new tires and was wondering what you guys are riding? I ride XC and a little downhill. Would like something around 2.1-2.3 wide. I was thinking the Bontragers "Jones". Don't look here maybe these? __________________ 85' Toyota truck/runner. 60/14 bolt, 4.3L, 39.5's. 07' Turner RFX for exercise. (Ride hard or ride cross country) In loving memory of Madelyn Rose Ekhilevsky 04/17/04 - 12/08/08 Last edited by vova; 12-08-2002 at 06:05 PM.

12-08-2002, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
CTA586 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13992 Location: KC Posts: 89	Just a possibility... I've been pretty happy with the Panaracer's... http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.a...559&subid=7565

12-08-2002, 06:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
vova Does yer dewg bite? Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 196 Location: Los Gatos - Ca - U.S.A Posts: 8,227 Blog Entries: 2	Kinda like these too __________________ 85' Toyota truck/runner. 60/14 bolt, 4.3L, 39.5's. 07' Turner RFX for exercise. (Ride hard or ride cross country) In loving memory of Madelyn Rose Ekhilevsky 04/17/04 - 12/08/08

12-08-2002, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
John H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5676 Location: Squaw Valley CA not the dam ski resort Posts: 1,474	Kujo DH. Great for DH and still works for XC Kujo DH __________________ X Chassis #58 83 Hilux LT1-TH400-203-205-60's-40 Irok's

12-08-2002, 11:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Leonel Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 769 Location: Haight-Ashburry Posts: 1,808	WTB's Motoraptors __________________ Leonel Q. 89 X-Cab "If your wife is shrewish and nasty, it matters little that she is pretty.?" -Rowan Stewart

12-09-2002, 02:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leonel Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 769 Location: Haight-Ashburry Posts: 1,808	No,i meant these: http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.a...559&subid=7565 i use them on the front of my single speed ,this tires kick ass __________________ Leonel Q. 89 X-Cab "If your wife is shrewish and nasty, it matters little that she is pretty.?" -Rowan Stewart

12-09-2002, 06:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
BigHG Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7168 Location: Phx Posts: 600	I ride the mutanoraptors 2.4. They seem float my fat ass over the sand fairly well and hold the packed granite trails I have been riding. But heck I don't know squat. __________________ Craig M.

12-09-2002, 09:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
vova Does yer dewg bite? Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 196 Location: Los Gatos - Ca - U.S.A Posts: 8,227 Blog Entries: 2	opps her you go __________________ 85' Toyota truck/runner. 60/14 bolt, 4.3L, 39.5's. 07' Turner RFX for exercise. (Ride hard or ride cross country) In loving memory of Madelyn Rose Ekhilevsky 04/17/04 - 12/08/08

12-10-2002, 12:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 4,629	for xc I run tioga factory xc's for the resorts i swap out to factory dh's __________________ NCRD

12-10-2002, 10:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Drew Persson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 188 Location: Thousand Oaks CA Posts: 2,411	Hey Vova, I just got a Giant AC1 a few weeks ago, and junked the 1300g DH Michelins for a pair of Continental Vertical Protection tires. Like 'em a lot so far at 45psi, want to try them at lower and lower pressure and see what they do. They roll a LOT better than the Wildgrippers. Got www.notubes.com too, so far they're working bitchin'. Pain to seat the first time, but once they're on they're on. __________________ FOR SALE: 15x8 Mickey Thompson Challenger wheelsets, 6 on 5.5". WTB Toyota U-Haul truck.

12-11-2002, 11:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Drew Persson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 188 Location: Thousand Oaks CA Posts: 2,411	Had Lasek (not Lasik) almost two months ago, and didn't get the ok to go back in the water until Thanksgiving. (That's why I had to get the bike, was going stir crazy.) Went out turkey day, it was small and still kicked my ass. Amazing how quickly paddling strength and the balls to engage disappear. I figure this sunday will be way too big for my pussy self, so I might go snowboarding instead... __________________ FOR SALE: 15x8 Mickey Thompson Challenger wheelsets, 6 on 5.5". WTB Toyota U-Haul truck.

12-12-2002, 04:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
Leonel Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 769 Location: Haight-Ashburry Posts: 1,808	Drew on a bike this is got see Vova ,riding conditions in SoCal are very diferent than up here in NorCal so I doubt those tractor tires will work for you . __________________ Leonel Q. 89 X-Cab "If your wife is shrewish and nasty, it matters little that she is pretty.?" -Rowan Stewart

12-12-2002, 11:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
vova Does yer dewg bite? Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 196 Location: Los Gatos - Ca - U.S.A Posts: 8,227 Blog Entries: 2	New rubbers came today I'm ready to ride Attached Images __________________ 85' Toyota truck/runner. 60/14 bolt, 4.3L, 39.5's. 07' Turner RFX for exercise. (Ride hard or ride cross country) In loving memory of Madelyn Rose Ekhilevsky 04/17/04 - 12/08/08

12-13-2002, 04:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
Rev. Parsley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 161 Location: GHQ Posts: 794	You'll love those tires. I've been running wtb tires on my dually for like 6 years now. all this supergo/performance stuff is bunk though. Suport you local shop when you can. The shops keep cycling alive in my community. And any local shop can get ANYTHING you want nowadays. I dont work at a shop (although I have in the past) but they are there for me in a pinch all the time . sorry about the rant 34x17 __________________ 1967 FJ45LV-1972 FJ40-1986 FJ60

12-16-2002, 04:01 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rev. Parsley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 161 Location: GHQ Posts: 794	I understand the asshole bike shop know it all guy makes it hard sometimes. Good luck finding a good shop. If you cant deal with the local shop and have to mail order/order online I highly recomend Cambria Bicycle Outfiters. They are not your average cookie cutter bike mail order. __________________ 1967 FJ45LV-1972 FJ40-1986 FJ60

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