crashbanggg Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 I currently have Maxxis Minion 60a 2.35 front tyre and a 2.35 Super Tacky High roller. However, im not really sure which way round would be best for least drag / the best compromise between drag and performance. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 To my knowledge your running it the right way. Although, a 60a rear would reduce drag. 2.2 Rubber Queens > High Rollers any day though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Personally I'd probably run them the other way round. Having the harder tyre on the back will mean it lasts longer and you'll have the soft front to give cornering traction and confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 This is true ^ However to my knowledge the best traction/ grip level is the way you are running it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 It's the general opinion of most riders to have the softer tyre in the front to get the most cornering grip and the harder tyre in the rear for less drag when pedalling and for it to last longer. I agree with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Look at it this way, which tyre would you rather lose when cornering? If you like your face, it'll be the rear, so stick the softer/tackier tyre on the front. N.B. when dealing with tyres don't forget that the softness is just ONE element of the grip generated by the tyre. Stickiness and tread patterns can mean a super soft tyre doesn't grip as well as another brands harder compounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashbanggg Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 The soft front/ hard rear combo was my initial thought, I was just looking for conformation Thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Minions aren't very nice as a front tyre anyway, they wash out easier on corners than the high rollers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 yep, I love my front Highroller, very confidence inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I prefer running a Minion on the front and find it more predictable as a front tyre. I always used to run High Rollers front and rear on both my mountain bikes. This summer I changed to a Minion on the front and prefer it to the High Roller. The High roller has a point between the centre nobbles and the side nobbles where it cuts loose before suddenly regaining grip on the side nobbles, this is not so bad on the rear but can make things a bit interesting when using one on the front haha On the DH bike I run a Super Tacky 2.5 Minion F on the front and a 60a 2.35 High Roller on the rear (Both Dual Ply). On the XC bike I run a 60a 2.35 Minion F on the front and a 60a 2.10 Crossmark on the rear (Both Single Ply). I think this is the best tyre combination I have ever run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 To be fair i'd stick to what you have the way round you have it, you really wont notice the softness of compounds if you swap around. But what you will notice is tread pattern, and the tread pattern you are using at moment, will be the best i'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Don't know if you've already got them or which you went for but you can get some cheap tyres at allterraincycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) Specialized Storm Control tires are by far the best all round tires I have ever used, and super cheap. I used to get them for £6 trade! What a lot of people don't know is Specialized tires have a guarantee and are covered by a full warranty. If you buy them and think they are a waste of money Specialized will refund them. I used to run them on this - MBR use Storm's on all of their demo bikes. Otherwise I would still stick with Spesh' tires, a Purgatory is a good tire. Or for fast XC a captain control front and renegade rear = immense. Edited November 12, 2011 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 What are people running for mud nowadays? I'm still off the bike til new year but my dad is finding his Nobby Nics are filling up quickly and wants to get a winter tyre set. Benn looking at Swamp Things but they are quite pricy. Looking for a tyre with good volume and an agressive tread rather than something thin to cut through the mud (he already has a set like that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 RUBBER QUEENS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 STORM CONTROLS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Rough Riders Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 It was a difficult selection for my front tyre but I was eventually drawn to the Bontrager XR4 2.2 (Team Issue TLR). It looks a well priced all rounder 3 season summer tyre. However English summer for the last 4 years has been wet and muddy, and this year although warmer June has been a wash out. So instead I am seriously considering Continental Baron 2.3 Black Chili with 180tpi (850g) as my all round / year tyre. Baron doesn’t have many write up’s but all are good and it appears a good choice for British conditions. My only worry is on some rides we do many miles on roads, and it is not a hard pack tyre. What do you guys running it think about it on roads and for U.K. all year conditions? I think I will probably go with it and see, but I shall then be asking opinions for a rear to match it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I noticed that alot more people are now using Schwalbe Muddy Mary tyres. Might be an idea to try it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Rough Riders Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Would you recommend another Continental Baron 2.3 Black Chili to match or another tyre either front or back, for all year all round use? What tyre is best to pair with Continental Baron 2.3 Black Chili? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I'd have something that rolls more freely as a rear tyre. Barons are fairly knobbly and draggy especially in the black chili variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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