White Chocolate
04-13-2004, 12:21 AM
my friend picked me up a new 2.5 maxxis mobster for real cheap this past weekend. i had wanted the 2.7, but they were out. I have been running a 2.6 gazzy on the front, but was tired of how it handled on harder packed surfaces. I was quite hesitant about running a 2.5 maxxis since they are pretty narrow compared to other 2.5 tires. Well, i threw it on anyway, and went on an xc ride (always fun on a 35lb hardtail :D ) 3 corners into the 1st trail, i think i yelled out-loud that gazzalodi's suck! Didn't even come close to washing it out, including several hairpins that i kinda failed to slow down for. riding into the bushes doesn't count as loosing traction :D My cornering speed probably increased at least a couple mph's just by using a new tire. the point of the story, i guess, is that it is quite amazing how one small change on your bike can make you a better rider! also, maxxis tires kick ass, and are really cheap at supergo right now (i paid $20)