Give Tim Information About Bike Stuff Thread (formerly What tires should i buy?)

[TimBay]

Hey peoples of erf. I decided to upgrade from my stock Ikons. Any suggestions? I mostly ride Huber/Hartshorne, so some hard, sandy, loose, rooty business. I saw these on sale...but there's so many options, I figured I'd see what you experienced people have liked.

https://www.jensonusa.com/Schwalbe-Nobby-Nic-29-OE-Tire

 

[Patrick]

ok - so we know 29r.

which bike? (cause the smart people seem to know what fits)

and this is never a contentious topic - luckily it is warm out.

 

[TimBay]

Its a giant talon hard tail. Can fit up to 2.4 depending on the tire (so they say). I think its 21mm internal rim width and already running tubeless.

 

[RSAmerica]

Maxxis Forkaster are the way to go.

 

[MadisonDan]

New bike
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[Patrick]

Maxxis Forkaster are the way to go.

guitar players thread? (they always make me think guitar name)

good call.

 

[qclabrat]

I don't have Ikons but they seem spot on for your conditions. What you looking to get out of chunkier tires?

 

[Tim]

Maxxis Forkaster are the way to go.

I have been thinking of getting a set of Forekasters for my trail bike. Do you ride them in rockier parks like Chimney Rock or anywhere up north? Do they hold up to that kind of riding?

 

[Dave Taylor]

I rideMaxxis Aspens TR EXo everywhere. They finally came out with a bullet proof, top of the line rocket ship of a tire. Oh, and I frequent Huber n Hartshorne weekly. This is perhaps the best tire in the universe...and it's light. I have racaed with these from Stokesville, va(Shenandoah 100) to Port Jervis,NY(Erie 80)with zero failsand zero complaints. I use them at Chimney Rock as well.

 

[TimBay]

New bike will be this time next year. I want to get some time and experience jnder my belt to justify the expense.

I just figure the ikons are stock, so probably the most budget version. I feel a bit slippery out there, but a good bit of that is probably my inexperienced technique. I dunno. Maybe I'll just wear out the ikons, then switch it up.

 

[TimBay]

I guess this super deal on the NN are a no go.

 

[stb222]

@Dajerseyrat

 

[Dajerseyrat]

@Dajerseyrat

And? Why you tagging me?

 

[Paul H]

If Schwalbe... Addix or go home!

 

[Mathers]

And? Why you tagging me?

I think he enjoyed your review of tires.

 

[TimBay]

I rideMaxxis Aspens TR EXo everywhere. They finally came out with a bullet proof, top of the line rocket ship of a tire. Oh, and I frequent Huber n Hartshorne weekly. This is perhaps the best tire in the universe...and it's light. I have racaed with these from Stokesville, va(Shenandoah 100) to Port Jervis,NY(Erie 80)with zero failsand zero complaints. I use them at Chimney Rock as well.

Ooh. I was expecting them to be like 90 bucks but I see them for just over 50 on competitive cyclist. Thanks.

 

[stb222]

And? Why you tagging me?

For tire recommendations obviously

 

[qclabrat]

I rideMaxxis Aspens TR EXo everywhere. They finally came out with a bullet proof, top of the line rocket ship of a tire. Oh, and I frequent Huber n Hartshorne weekly. This is perhaps the best tire in the universe...and it's light. I have racaed with these from Stokesville, va(Shenandoah 100) to Port Jervis,NY(Erie 80)with zero failsand zero complaints. I use them at Chimney Rock as well.

I also like Aspens but surprised you'd ride them at CR, they seem way to fragile to handle rocks. But maybe I coddle them too much like my kids.

 

[Dajerseyrat]

For tire recommendations obviously

I recommend 2 of them at all times.

 

[qclabrat]

I guess this super deal on the NN are a no go.

It's also their old compound, I recently got rid of a pair otherwise could have loaned it to you to try
If you want to try something with more nobbys I might have something you can try out