After a few years in the wilderness we’re pleased to say that Ridemorzine.org lives on – the site has been updated and will soon be sharing news and views on the riding scene in Morzine. It’s being edited by us and endlessride. Should be worth watching.
Archive for May 30th, 2009
Big ones, round ones, knobbly ones, fat ones, thick ones. It’s a question we get asked here at flowmtb a lot. The answer really depends on the sort of riding you’re doing. There is no simple answer!
However if you, like the majority of people that ask this question, are a regular trail rider, on your 4/5/6 inch travel bike and want to ride the lifts all day with a bit of pedally stuff then the answer is probably quite straight forward: Bigger tyres than you normally use.
I personally use Dual Ply 2.5 inch Maxxis Minions or High Rollers. I stick a super tacky compound on the front and a harder compound on the rear. This gives me better rolling on the rear and better traction on the front.
The added weight is worth every gram in the time it saves on punctures (for me anyway). The added width and volume give a bit more cusioning and grip on the descents. Yes they slow me down on the climbs, but I only climb stuff in order to descend. I don’t want to save a few seconds on the climb in favour of having the optimum tyre for the descents – for me it just isn’t worth it.
If it’s a bit muddy you might want some Swamp-things or even some real spiky numbers like the Wet Screams.
Having a great time down at Nice for the Transvesubienne. Hot, sunny and loads of friendly mountainbikers. Busy with MuleBars. Just wish I was able to ride tomorrow. If you’re there you’ll find me at the end with Mule ReFuels.
