Rich Pearson Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Hey all, I need a new front tyre; my old panaracer has just died of death and I need something to replace it. I'm looking for some thing that isn't gonna fold too much (running at about 22psi on a mavicXC717), but isn't too heavy (so not like michelin). Also, about to get some new pads for an avid BB7, and just wondering if anyone knew of any alternatives to the standard ones avid offer which work any better. Any advice/opinions on either would be muchly appreciated. Cheers Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 A tryall tyre would be nice if you don't mind a lot of rolling resistance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 ebc red pads are supposed to be rather good <_< as for tyres, i really like my fireblaster xc, its really light and doesnt fold too much at 20psi nokian nbxs are really good too and are slightly less flexy with only marginal weight difference :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Everyone says EBC reds are amazing, but my Avid disc was awsome with standard pads, better than my mate's with EBC reds. Although obviously there are other reasons why mine might have been better (contamination etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted November 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Cheers for the advice fellas. Pads all sorted now. What are peoples views on the IRC Mythos XC? Its just that CRC are currently doing some stupid deals on them and other tyes (7.99 for a Mythos, 11.99 for a wildgripper, etc). Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 yea if ur a light and smooth rider then you will be fine with one :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn24 Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 what a bout a single ply maxxis highroller?i had 1 on the front and it was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 i use a panaracer fire xc pro 2.1 on the front and thats also with a mavic xc717 rim and i'm running my tyre at the same pressure or a little harder sometimes. to be honest any light tyre will fold to an extent on an xc717 rim as its real skinny, but anything about 2.1" should be fine as for pads, ebc reds are good, they give loads of bite but on the front they'll wear out a bit quick. a good comprimise between wear and performance would be ebc greens, my friend has a set and they feel really good, the brake locks up when needed but you still get quite a bit of modulation and the wear rate is pretty good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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