Swoofty Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Has anyone tried a 26" Halo twin rail for street trials? It seems to tick most all the boxes and I've just come across the new folding version for a really good price. Might have to try one just for a look see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 If they're anything like the 24" version, then I guess optimistically you could describe the compound as 'extremely durable'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt24. Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Sound great for all them skids then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoofty Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 What if I soak it in vinegar for a while; will that soften them? They also come in a dual compound, but it's pretty bad looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bourde Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Only the sides of the tread are softer on a dual compound ... does not really help for street/trial. Did you consider the schwalbe table top ? Here in Germany they are quite cheap. I don't know in the US though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoofty Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 I have the table tops currently, but the newer compound only comes in skinwall and that doesn't fit my colourway (1st world problems, right?!?) I must confess that i tried painting them and the results are just what you'd expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bourde Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 20 hours ago, Swoofty said: I have the table tops currently, but the newer compound only comes in skinwall and that doesn't fit my colourway (1st world problems, right?!?) I second that Hopefully Schwalbe will release a black version soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntrial Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 11 hours ago, La Bourde said: I second that Hopefully Schwalbe will release a black version soon. Haha, I wished ages skinwall version on my 24" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bourde Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 29.1.2020 at 0:23 AM, Swoofty said: I have the table tops currently, but the newer compound only comes in skinwall and that doesn't fit my colourway (1st world problems, right?!?) I must confess that i tried painting them and the results are just what you'd expect. I saw today that Schwalbe has a new tire for pumptrack/dirt/street: the billy bonkers. Available in skinwall and black. really light (around 450g) but one size only: 26x2.10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoofty Posted March 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Update/verdict on the Twin Rail: close, but no cigar. Initially I was going to try it on the rear, but when I got it pumped up I realized it's not a generous 2.2. The Schwalbe Table Tops that claim 2.25 are noticeably wider than the Twin Rail and 2.4 Holy Rollers are much wider still. So I ran it on the front for a while and it did surprisingly well in most cases. It's light, it rolls very well and for straight on maneuvers it hold well while braking. It's braking hold on 90 deg maneuvers was it's downfall as it will willingly slip sideways in these situations. Also on natural terrain it performed equally poorly. One other note, this kevlar bead/folding version was an absolute bear to put onto my carbon rims. I'm used to tires being hard to put on hookless rims, but this one took the cake on being the most difficult. It's probably a great BMX cruiser tire, but it's less than ideal for street trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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