Maxxis High Rollers without a doubt. Kevlar beaded should do you but get the softer compound if you want ridiculous grip or 60a harder compound for longevity.
Nevangels without a doubt.
I would go back to High Rollers now.
eh? get your story straight. is that a yes to high rollers then, or a no?
you wouldn't believe how many different tyres i've been recommended by different people in the last few hours....
Hi all money spending time, maybe... I have seen some Pike 456's for 350 sheets. They have 95 - 140 travel. Now two things:1 my current forks are Manitou blacks with 90-120 travel will the extra travel fuck up my geometry?2 Are Pikes any good?
I'm riding Nevagals now despite the High Roller recommendation. Will be going straight back to High Rollers. To be fair they are both good sets of tyres and I've no real complaints regarding the Nevagals except that they don't slide out as progressively as the High Rollers. I reckon me and the 'Doc need to go for a sliding session I also liked Schwalbe Fat Alberts. But got them given to me and wouldn't pay that much for them.I hate Spec tyres, but there you go. You pays your money, and gets punctures.If you're going for some fatter tyres consider getting some wider rims. They make a huge difference to the way the tyre performs and prevent the tyre rolling off the rim, especially if you run low pressures. DT 5.1's come recommended.
Quote from: Joepicalli on October 13, 2009, 12:57:10 pmHi all money spending time, maybe... I have seen some Pike 456's for 350 sheets. They have 95 - 140 travel. Now two things:1 my current forks are Manitou blacks with 90-120 travel will the extra travel fuck up my geometry?2 Are Pikes any good?What are you riding Joe? I went from 130 Manitou Black on my Scott MC50 to 145 Nixons and it was a major improvement. Slackened the head angle a bit and stopped the bike being so twitchy. Doesn't mean it'll dio the samd for you obviously, hence my original question. How's your current rig ride?