Do it. Maybe get a dual compound rear to limit rolling resistance a bit?

Alright I lied. I’m running what I thought was a DD level tire, Michelin Rock’r something, but it’s apparently more in the EXO++ range weight wise.

2.3 Eliminator grid gravity is out of stock....

Awesome, thanks!!

Good info. Been running a DD with an insert and not loving it. Nice reminder that (IMO!) there’s no substitute for a legit DH casing in the park. Also a reminder that I hate inserts.

Nice! Looks like they have it in stock, and cheap. Bikeinn is legit?

What do folks like for rear tires in the Maxxis DH casing realm? My go-to DHR II is hard to find and overpriced where it's available (if you find an exception to that, I'm interested). I like the HR...

Interesting re:ass guy knob mutilation. That’s what came on my bike and I was sure I’d hate it, but it’s been fine. Little vague, definitely more unplanned drift than a DHF, but super predictable so...

Coming from an older geo bike, it can be surprising (and off-putting) the amount you need to shift your weight forward to get the bike to handle well, especially on steeps. Initially, it can be...

Like he said, it matters more than you’d think. Beyond freehub design, things like too much preload, thicker than designed grease, or lack of oil/grease from lax maintenance can create drag that on...

The advantage of that channel is that there aren't intermediate knobs interfering with the shoulder knobs preventing them from digging in and gripping. It makes it possible to reliably rail turns and...

You burned yourself out on MTB on the trainer, and your solution is to get back on the trainer? :D

Run it. There are better options, but the DHF is a decent rear tire. If you don't like it, you can swap it out.

Can't compare with the Enduro, but I like the WR2 as a front.

Also, shit gets hidden under leaves in the spring/fall and overgrowth in the summer. The rocks you can see are usually not the problem (which also applies to the crappy/blind landing comment).

Then I don’t think a lighter casing is the answer. Inserts don’t do anything to protect the sidewalls.

EXO+ is still a pretty light casing. More puncture resistant than EXO, but still not nearly as much support as a DD.

DD + CushCore is heavier than going from DD to a DH casing. I think I’d switch...

Soap the bead, hit it with air and fill it well beyond your comfort level until it pops in. Don’t forget to do the safety squints to protect your eyes.

I don’t completely agree simply because, other than trimming, I don’t do anything to the majority of bacon strips I put in. I’ll replace l them if they’re in a spot that’s definitely gonna cause...

Bacon strips are generally a temporary fix. I like the Panaracer glue in plugs for something more permanent. Easy to install without removing the tire and they’ve never let me down even when I’ve had...

Kinda looks like Maxxis discontinued the 29x3.0 DHF, but there are some available online.

If you’re not pinch flatting without an insert, Huck is hard to beat for price and weight and I doubt you’d be chewing it up a very quickly.

Dang, didn’t see this.

Saturday was all time. Conditions were perfect.

Okay, I thought you've been in Roanoke for a couple years. Definitely some great riding down there, and I'm sure I've only scratched the surface.

I'm almost ashamed to say that I've never ridden...

You moving to TN?

The MagiX is a sticky sumbitch. I spent my drive home yesterday picking sharp little bits of silica out of my eyeballs. I don't think I'd run a fresh one on the rear of a bike that gets pedaled a lot.

I thought they were just changing the name. It's going away? What the poop!?

Your anti EXO campaign has been extremely successful. I’m running all Michelin now except for an EXO+ on the front of my hardtail which I recently pinch flatted despite running an insert. [emoji849]

Pinch flat, aka snakebite, like a tube but on the tire.

I just got a pinch flat reading 21 psi. I don't know how you guys get away with such low pressure. I'm a little envious.

Been pretty happy with the Michelin Wild Enduro Rockereleventy on the rear. Maybe a little looser in really loose stuff than Maxxis stuff I've been running, but very predictable. Definitely tougher...

I ordered some tires from CRC on Tuesday (for less than everybody else), and they arrived on Thursday. Jenson can't even get them in the truck that fast.

I look the opposite direction and say a little prayer.

Thanks, needed some cheap tires. Got an Aquila and a Citius.

Update on Rimpact, comparing with Huck. It's getting chewed up, but appears to be handling it better. Doesn't slide around in the tire. Coverage seems a little better. The tire seems a bit more...

I've been pretty happy with the Aggressor other than durability. Similar to an Ardent in that regard (durability). Contributed to the first torn sidewall I've had in years, but the trail and the way...

Did somebody say Huck Norris?

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You didn't really wonder, did you?

Mud shedding and rolls well don't really belong in the same sentence together. I think you should say fuck it and throw a WetScream on there. You get a great mud tire that also works in deep talc,...

Speaking of pinch flats, here's Nukeproof's entry into the insert market. ~130 grams and only costs a bit more than Huck, valves included.
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Accu-gauge from Amazon is cheap and works fine. I rarely use it and never carry it riding, though. You can get close enough with your hand. I guess fat tires could be an exception, but I don’t have...

That one was two issues. Flimsy Ardent Race and landing at speed directly on a sharp edged rock. I’m typically in the mid 30s for tire pressure. I experimented with high 20s when I got the Huck...

That one has a twin down at the bead. Pinch flat.

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I’ve said it before. I hate sealant, just not nearly as much as I hate tubes.

I'm fine with tire companies resting on solid tread designs. It's not rocket science, and there's not going to be some big breakthrough in tread design that changes the industry. Same with compounds....

First pinch flat since installing Huck Norris last year, which I consider a success given my luck with flats over the past two years. I knew in the air that it wasn’t going to be pretty. Minor rim...

I only loosely suggest the Ardent Race because, overall, I'm not huge fan. But, it rolls really well, and corners noticeably better than the Ardent, which I hate. This assumes you're talking rear...

You guys talking DH or trail? IMO, Cush Core and the like are overkill for trail riding. I bought a pair of Huck Norris inserts for arond $55. $25+ a wheel seems pretty cheap if it's going to prevent...

Weight is the only way to tell. There seem to be several interpretations of EXO. The Minion SS casing feel much more flimsy than the other Mininos, for instance. It's more like an Ardent Race.

http://ridemonkey.bikemag.com/threads/procore-ghettocore-progress-thread.277271/

Huck Norris regular is less than 100 grams I️ believe. Less than going to DD, and pinch flat specific protection. I found a pair for $55 on Amazon, so jumped on it. Figured it was a relatively cheap...

750 is XC light. I’ve run some in that range recently and have struggled. It should be obvious from the weights, but in hand an EXO Ardent or SS is completely different than a same sized EXO DHF,...