I'm convinced that if you can find a set of tires that fit your riding style, whether fast rolling, grippy, mud shedding, rock gripping... whatever you ride it's the best investment as an upgrade. As I type this I hear him say slippery. I'm saying if you find the right tires for the condition, it is an upgrade that will elevate your riding to the next level. I've tried all the name brands but I decided to try a NEW Continental tire, and it did everything I needed it to do. Everything that was sketchy from the previous 10 years went away.
Nice. Lighter wheels and tires is a big change. Im using Rekon i front and Rekon race in the back, the terrain is much like yours. Im in Halmstad. I got another wheelset when i want more grip with Assegai in the front and High Roller II in the back. Rarely not using those wheels at all... Its more fun with slightly faster rolling tires. Great video. Keep up the good work
I went through all sorts of Maxxis combos. From Ikons to Minions.. I love Dissector front, Rekon back - both in 2.4. They provide best of both worlds and bike still looks somewhat tough 😁
Thanks for the comparison video. Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate and the first lap was a bit wetter. Either way, the new setup must be faster to some extent. I’m running dual Forekasters, the new ones, and I like the grip on the rear in tech climbs but I do think a Rekon 2.4 would roll a bit faster.
@@Mikesbikerides If your fork got shorter and you run smaller tires, Your headangle will have become a bit steeper. maybe that accounts for the liveliness?
went from 27.5+ to 2.4 its so much faster. I wasn't ready for the bottom bracket to drop so much I was pedal striking all over the place, combined with going alot faster I went otb twice very lucky I didn't get hurt😆🤦♂
Jag kör Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 29 x 2,40 SmartGrip ProWall både fram och bak nu och är supernöjd med dom. Har tidigare haft Schwalbe Racing Ray fram och Racing Ralph bak samt Vittoria Barzo fram och Mezcal bak. Men det är såklart mer XCO orienterade däck samtliga och det är mest banan i Hörby och stig jag cyklar så dom passar samtliga ypperligt.
Greppet har aldrig varit ett problem för mig. Varit nöjd med alla kombinationerna, men mest imponerad av Pirelli faktiskt. 700 gram i vikt, trots tjockare väggar, väldigt lättrullat och bra grepp både i acceleration och sväng.
I'm convinced that if you can find a set of tires that fit your riding style, whether fast rolling, grippy, mud shedding, rock gripping... whatever you ride it's the best investment as an upgrade. As I type this I hear him say slippery. I'm saying if you find the right tires for the condition, it is an upgrade that will elevate your riding to the next level. I've tried all the name brands but I decided to try a NEW Continental tire, and it did everything I needed it to do. Everything that was sketchy from the previous 10 years went away.
Yeah I bet you're 100% correct! Happy that you found your perfect tyre 😄
Nice.
Lighter wheels and tires is a big change. Im using Rekon i front and Rekon race in the back, the terrain is much like yours. Im in Halmstad. I got another wheelset when i want more grip with Assegai in the front and High Roller II in the back. Rarely not using those wheels at all... Its more fun with slightly faster rolling tires.
Great video.
Keep up the good work
Oh for sure! I noticed that very clearly. I would agree with you, faster tyres are more fun and usually they grip just fine in most scenarios
I went through all sorts of Maxxis combos. From Ikons to Minions.. I love Dissector front, Rekon back - both in 2.4. They provide best of both worlds and bike still looks somewhat tough 😁
Yeah I like my rekon grip wise.. it was just a bit big 😄
@@Mikesbikeridesany progress with the manual?
Heh, maybe a little. Don't get that much riding in ☹️
@@Mikesbikeridesall you need is 15-20min every other day in a parking lot. Come on man
@@Iggy52I'm lucky to get one ride a week😄
Thanks for the comparison video. Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate and the first lap was a bit wetter. Either way, the new setup must be faster to some extent. I’m running dual Forekasters, the new ones, and I like the grip on the rear in tech climbs but I do think a Rekon 2.4 would roll a bit faster.
Nice!
Did you weigh the bike before and after (-Or calculate the weight difference)?
Never got a chance to wheigh it, sadly! I think the difference can only be a couple 100 grams but the bike does feel a bit more lively👍🏻
@@Mikesbikerides If your fork got shorter and you run smaller tires, Your headangle will have become a bit steeper. maybe that accounts for the liveliness?
@@petervonlCould be! Over all good changes ✌🏼
@@Mikesbikerides Sounds good. Can’t wait for the story from Rude, here in Denmark ;-)
@@petervonldidn't film in rude, that was a trip just to enjoy biking😏
went from 27.5+ to 2.4 its so much faster. I wasn't ready for the bottom bracket to drop so much I was pedal striking all over the place, combined with going alot faster I went otb twice very lucky I didn't get hurt😆🤦♂
Haha yeah that's how it goes 😄 probably made the bike corner a bit better too!
Jag kör Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 29 x 2,40 SmartGrip ProWall både fram och bak nu och är supernöjd med dom.
Har tidigare haft Schwalbe Racing Ray fram och Racing Ralph bak samt Vittoria Barzo fram och Mezcal bak.
Men det är såklart mer XCO orienterade däck samtliga och det är mest banan i Hörby och stig jag cyklar så dom passar samtliga ypperligt.
Tror att man kan få hyfsat grepp även med sådana för normal skånecykling😄 bara lite lägre tryck så!
Greppet har aldrig varit ett problem för mig.
Varit nöjd med alla kombinationerna, men mest imponerad av Pirelli faktiskt. 700 gram i vikt, trots tjockare väggar, väldigt lättrullat och bra grepp både i acceleration och sväng.
@@kolojorgen det låter ju inte helt fel🤘🏼