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04-28-2021, 03:10 PM #2651
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04-28-2021, 06:45 PM #2652
I put them on my hardtail last year, but then there was no racing, so uh, no, it wound up being my general trail riding tire until I got the hei hei in august. They roll well, had acceptable xc tire grip, and are more durable than a maxxis 120tpi exo xc tire. And cost less. I liked the old racing ralph with a nobby nic up front better as far as traction goes but they're a little heavier and slower (I had the cheaper performance line ones).
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04-29-2021, 09:43 AM #2653
^^thanks jamal, i'll probably give them a shot on my Ranger. Was contemplating returning them but having spares doesn't seem like a bad thing this year
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04-29-2021, 11:47 AM #2654Registered User
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I did Barzo 2.6/Mezcal 2.35 for quite a bit of trail riding last year, including backcountry rides on volcanic rock in the Cascades- no issues at all, they were great.
I hit a bad water bar pretty fast once and the rear tire took no damage even while my rim was mostly destroyed.
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04-30-2021, 06:56 AM #2655
For people with the 2.35 Mezcal... whats the actual size on it? I've read older reviews that the 2.35 was not any bigger than the 2.25 and that the 2.6 is a full-on 2.6 (and won't fit the rear of most xc bikes). I liked my 2.25 a lot but would love it if it were just a bit bigger.
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04-30-2021, 08:04 AM #2656Registered User
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04-30-2021, 08:05 AM #2657
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04-30-2021, 10:58 AM #2658Registered User
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Has anyone had any time on the new Spec butcher and or eliminator in 2.6 &2.3 grid trail casing / T7 & T9 compounds? I have read good things, they are cheap, and available. Seems like a no brainer.
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04-30-2021, 11:08 AM #2659
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04-30-2021, 12:01 PM #2660
What he said.
T7 2.6 Butcher up front on one bike - quite nice, and yeah, really about 2.5.
Older Eliminator in 2.3 - not the new stickier stuff - they were quite on sale. Liking it as a rear on one bike, and using a 2.6 version up front on another - it's more a 2.5 as well.
Like them both.Florence Nightingale's Stormtrooper
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04-30-2021, 12:33 PM #2661Registered User
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Thanks HAB and Scrub!
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04-30-2021, 12:56 PM #2662
gonna keep the agreements flowing:
the new grid trail casing is similar to the old old Grid (pre stepped cornering blocks) which is a good thing. definitely a nice feel to it. Eliminator is fast in the T7 but holds nicely under heavy braking. T9 is fantastic but expect wear similar to maxxgrip. wish they had the gravity eliminator in standard T7.bumps are for poor people
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04-30-2021, 01:02 PM #2663Registered User
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Great beta! Im gonna try a 2.6 butcher grid trail T9 up front and a 2.3 eliminator grid trail T7 out back. Currently on 2.5 dhf maxx grip up front and 2.4 disector max terra out back. Thinking the new setup will be similar enough. Cant wait to try them out.
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05-01-2021, 08:00 AM #2664
2.6 Mezcal measured pretty true. I mounted and put one on the rear of the Epic Evo.
It fit, but I'm pretty sure it would have buzzed the stays with hard cornering, so I took it back off.
If anyone wants them: $35 ea + a few for shipping.
1. 2.6 Mezcal- Brand New
2. 2.6 Mezcal- Mounted once and ridden around the block
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05-01-2021, 08:07 PM #2665
How are Assegai vs DHF on front? Seems like a lot of new bikes are spec'ed with Assguys.
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05-01-2021, 08:22 PM #2666
I'm no tire review guru by any stretch, but had my first ride on an Assegai this afternoon. Have used DHFs here and there in the past. Already can say I'd stick with the Assegai over the DHF.
Similar kinda' trail stuff as what you have around MA. Caveat: haven't had it out in wet conditions yet.Florence Nightingale's Stormtrooper
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05-01-2021, 08:24 PM #2667
My wife's new bike came with Assegai's front and rear. After switching from 26" DHF/DHR to 29" Assegai's I dont think I'll ever convince her to try something else. The caveat is that while she does pedal a lot she really doesnt give a shit about how fast she goes on the uphills or flats.
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05-01-2021, 09:03 PM #2668
Assegais roll worse, brake better, and have more consistent grip across lean angles than DHFs, but less grip once you fully commit to leaning them over. They're also less good on wet roots.
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05-01-2021, 09:06 PM #2669one of those sickos
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Assegai provides a ludicrous amount of grip but rolls just as slowly. I loved it on the front and hated it on the rear. For a rider who can't stomach drifting they are super confidence inspiring. I can certainly see why they get specced. Personally I've given up some grip for way easier rolling on both ends, especially since most of my rides are 30-50 miles.
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05-01-2021, 09:10 PM #2670
From the sloppiest stickiest mud - dry conditions i think maxxis would line up - shorty , dhr2, assegai(soft with good pen more than mud), dhf, aggressor.
I cant stand high rollers so ill leave them out. Assegai and dhr2 are close to the same spot but the dhr2 sheds mud better so i put it closer to mud
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05-01-2021, 09:22 PM #2671
Heh! I'd certainly trust your judgement over mine on tires! I felt like it didn't roll any worse, but it's on a 29er front wheel on a very different bike than the last time using a DHF. Need more time on it, but think I might also prefer it over a Magic Mary.
For all the low speed flat corners and short up/down that is a vast portion of my local day to day riding, the Assegai ought to work well. Tried it on the front of the little bike, with the XR4 out back- keeping the Butcher for the front of the Clash, Eliminator out back there. The spare rear Hadley hubbed rear wheal keeps a DH DHRII 2.4 on. Have a couple SE4 replacements for rears once the XR4 and XR3 I've got both die.Florence Nightingale's Stormtrooper
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05-02-2021, 09:22 AM #2672
Need a stickier front for my down-country 29. Currently 2.4 dissector. I'm finding rolling resistance data for the ikon race and a few others, they all seem to be 31ish watts @ 25psi. Anyone know of an efficient xc tire with more grip/aggressive tread in the shoulders? Tempted to run something slower like the DHF I have on my other bikes...
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05-02-2021, 10:12 AM #2673
Just scored some Dissector 2.4 DD’s in QBP, so your LBS might have some on order. Just a PSA.
Forum Cross Pollinator, gratuitously strident
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05-02-2021, 11:27 AM #2674
What's your dirt / terrain like?
Maxxis does poorly on the rolling resistances tests; tires from other companies with taller knobs (e.g. Racing Ray) still seem to be faster.
I'm running 2.35 Nobby Nick's F/R on downcountry set-up and 2.35 Racing Ralph / Thunder Burt in Marathon-mode.
Vittoria Agarro could be a tire with better grip that retains some rolling speed.
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05-02-2021, 01:58 PM #2675Registered User
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I really should grab one. I really liked that tire for the rear. Thanks for the heads up.
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