Best Trail/Enduro Front Tires For Your MTB!

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  • With all of the MTB tire choices out there these days, finding the best trail/enduro front tire that works best for your mountain bike and your terrain can take some trial and error. Thankfully, we're here to let you know the top MTB Enduro & Trail front tires that you should be running, based on our years of experience riding bikes and testing out dozens of different tires and combinations so you don't have to. In this video, Jeff and Jared go over the best MTB front tires from the usual suspects of Maxxis, WTB & Schwalbe, as well as some not so usual suspects from the likes of Delium, Teravail, Kenda, Michelin, Specialized & Vittoria. Hopefully, once you’re armed with this knobby knowledge, you too can keep the rubber side down.
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  • @WorldwideCyclery
    @WorldwideCyclery  Před rokem +25

    What front tire are you running on your MTB?

    • @21armyn
      @21armyn Před rokem +14

      im a huge maxxis guy until i tried the new continental tires lineup! kryptotal FR, Kryptotal Re and Xynotal! jeezus those tires hook up

    • @Fincher123
      @Fincher123 Před rokem +1

      I Like Onza Tires! But i get for free the Maxxis Recon Race for Rear and Ardent on the Front. Amazing Cornering and Speed. But i also like my Onza Purcopine.

    • @thevapingpolisher9717
      @thevapingpolisher9717 Před rokem +3

      Nobby nic f/r

    • @Patrickswift42
      @Patrickswift42 Před rokem +5

      Continental kryptotal f super soft dh casing

    • @frankapple4130
      @frankapple4130 Před rokem +4

      Mazza. It is awesome

  • @mtbmike9866
    @mtbmike9866 Před rokem +69

    It would be awesome if Greg Minnaar designs another tire and calls it the Maxxis Boobgai.

    • @timndel
      @timndel Před rokem +4

      It would have to be spelled 'Bubegai'...

    • @m4ximusprim3
      @m4ximusprim3 Před rokem +6

      Maxxis Breastagai

    • @Pies.
      @Pies. Před 10 měsíci +2

      "what tyres you running?"
      "Oh, Assegai up front and Boobgai on the back"
      "Wrong order"
      "shit"

    • @moonte7933
      @moonte7933 Před 9 měsíci

      Let's pump this up...also make the rear tyre LANA

    • @gregorysucher6987
      @gregorysucher6987 Před 3 měsíci

      you said boob😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @hevdread
    @hevdread Před rokem +82

    man you guys really turned Jared out. he was so clean cut looking in those old vids. looks like he went from Connecticut country club to Cali B adult film actor

  • @175thStreet
    @175thStreet Před rokem +10

    This video was excellent. So helpful and full of good info. You guys are top notch!

  • @kiltymacbagpipe
    @kiltymacbagpipe Před rokem +22

    Missed these vids. Thanks for coming back in the long format.

  • @aasimmons
    @aasimmons Před rokem +2

    I do not yet have a favorite front tire as I'm still pondering what bike to buy. But I super appreciate the videos you guys put out to help guys like me to make more educated decisions! Thanks guys.

  • @jasonsheridan6222
    @jasonsheridan6222 Před rokem +17

    Maxxis Dissector 2.4" for the win!
    I've tried a Maxxis DHF 2.5", DHR II 2.4", Forekaster 2.35", Rekon 2.4" & WTB Vigilante 2.3" on the front of my trail bike. The Dissector is almost as fast rolling as anything I've tried with just enough grip to keep the front in check.

  • @uohtreB
    @uohtreB Před rokem +3

    Great video !! I'm running a Maxxis Forekaster 3c maxSpeed. 27.5 x 2.60
    Great grip and good rolling speed 👌

  • @Ceetvair
    @Ceetvair Před rokem +3

    Favourite I've had is the Michelin Wild Enduro, but I love to try out tires and can't wait to get my hands on the new Contis

  • @AZRob.
    @AZRob. Před rokem +2

    Outstanding as always!!
    Please do another vid on trail tires, that maybe border on XC.

  • @billderas3420
    @billderas3420 Před rokem +5

    Have been running the Maxxis Assegai 2.5" wide EXO tire on the front of my Levo SL for a year now; but, recently switched to the Maxxis DHF 2.5" EXO because it initiates turns better on loose over hard pack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains around Reno, NV. Use a Maxxis DHR-II 2.4" EXO+ as my rear tire. Have to give a thumbs up to the Specialized Butcher after they reformulated their rubber to T9 spec...Good tire!

    • @b4bnik
      @b4bnik Před rokem

      My tires do not last over a month unless I get double down or DH casing, exo just seems to fail to easily

  • @Rickie-37
    @Rickie-37 Před rokem +4

    love the maxxis lineup but once owned a bike which came with specialized tires so I decided to give them a shot. I gotta say they're not bad what so ever, but they chirp and are a lot more audible when they're at the edge of their limits. Some people might not like that but it allowed me to use my ears to determine how much harder I could push them which was a totally new and fantastic experience. I'd definitely recommend them for newer riders

    • @ethanjolleyy
      @ethanjolleyy Před rokem

      Specialized tires are severely underrated, they have so much customization and they are so durable. I don't know anybody who has had any major issues with them, but I know plenty with maxis issues.

  • @ms-22
    @ms-22 Před rokem +6

    Update on the newest and best rear tires?
    Edit: Also, whoever edits these videos and adds in the random clips is hilarious. You deserve a raise.

    • @hotsky83
      @hotsky83 Před rokem

      Love the 🐐 clips! Lol

  • @1969Escobar
    @1969Escobar Před rokem

    Love this videos guys, very happy to buy stuff from you, thanks and cheers from south america

  • @johnsierra9689
    @johnsierra9689 Před rokem +1

    Wow Jared ! Thanks for the invite! I would did all the grillin!

  • @stefanocrosetti80
    @stefanocrosetti80 Před rokem

    You guys crack me off 🤙🏼...my fav front is DHF 29x2.5 and the rear AGGRESSOR 29x2.3

  • @bensimon8646
    @bensimon8646 Před rokem +1

    Love the bit at the end - the whole WWC crew seems cool

  • @VeloObscura
    @VeloObscura Před rokem +8

    I just put the Continental Kryptotal Front & Rear on this week and I LOVE them. Sort of comparable to an Assegai/DHR setup I think..... Especially the front tyre which is very similar to the Assegai.
    Running Enduro Soft on both. I would love the lighter weight and more supple feel of the Trail casing, but where I ride I just don't want to deal with any potential tyre damage and these feel plenty burly and reliable. I would probably prefer the Super Soft too, but I ride a ton and want them to last. So far I don't feel like I'm lacking grip!
    The tubeless setup was also the easiest I've ever done. The tyre are such a tight fit and they just seat like a dream.
    Would love to hear what you guys think of them because so far I am one happy customer.

  • @mikerotchburns1622
    @mikerotchburns1622 Před rokem +1

    ive been running a dhf 2.6 and 2.8. recently got a dhr2 2.4 and love it

  • @charlie9ine
    @charlie9ine Před rokem +1

    I just put a Dissector on the rear and it rolls quick but doesn’t compromise on grip. I’ve got a Minion DHF for the front but still have life in my Continental Trail King. I’m loving that combo for now.

  • @ponchochon
    @ponchochon Před rokem

    So much love in that video, I almost cry ! 😢

  • @Pienimusta
    @Pienimusta Před rokem +45

    The pure grip and confidence Assegai gives on corners makes it amazing.

    • @th_js
      @th_js Před rokem +4

      Almost as good as Magic Mary ;)

    • @Raumance
      @Raumance Před rokem

      @@th_js Magic Mary would be comparable to DHS not assegai so the grip is bad in the same way as DHS. So no.

    • @th_js
      @th_js Před rokem

      @@Raumance Have you tried Ultrasoft?

    • @Raumance
      @Raumance Před rokem

      @@th_js It's the pattern not the rubber. Wow softer rubber grips who would've ever guessed that...

    • @th_js
      @th_js Před rokem +7

      @@Raumance Who hurt you? Magic Mary works better for me. Assegai works better for you. No arguing required.

  • @LocoRigida
    @LocoRigida Před rokem +1

    Great video! Dhr front dissector back, both 2.4 here

  • @khoujams
    @khoujams Před rokem

    front DHR II2.6 x 29..Dissector 2.6 x 27.5 on my LEVO 22..next assigai on the front next round based on this video..great work gang

  • @TheRicardoSanchez
    @TheRicardoSanchez Před rokem +4

    "Shvahlbuh"
    I've been loving the Mich Wild Enduro for pretty much any condition from PNW loam-mud-roots to Sedona

  • @garethburgess1801
    @garethburgess1801 Před rokem +2

    Both my boys are racing Enduro and they absolutely LOVE the Delium tires they are running on from & back. They are running the 29 & 27.5 Rugged reinforced. Say this is the best tire they have ridden. Grips better and sheds mud like no ones business. Ride mostly Southeast US some Northeast Arkansas & Colorado.

  • @ahduck7
    @ahduck7 Před rokem

    My current front tyres on 2 bikes are Vittoria Martello and Michelin Wild AM. Rear are the Vittoria Agarro and Michelin Force AM. A set on standby are the Pirelli R and S in Enduro casing.
    Trying out different brands as i've used Maxxis and Schwalbe previously.

  • @kortneedecaussin3518
    @kortneedecaussin3518 Před rokem

    Love the review, and ALSO hilarious!

  • @RoninHaz
    @RoninHaz Před rokem +3

    When I was a little kid (and even now🤣) my family would go to Costco or Sam's club and I would cry to go to the tire section to get a whiff of the new tires🤣🤣. BEST INTRO EVERR!!

  • @papad001
    @papad001 Před rokem +1

    When I run my hardtail as a 27.5 + , I use a Rekon 2.8 , I did once try a Minion DHF 2.8 and it was great on the descents but like an anchor any other time! The Rekon is a great balance between grip and rolling speed . If I switch to the 29 wheelset always a DHF 2.5. In dry dusty and rocky Peru these work great. When I go back to England I use a Magic Mary up front as it clears mud great and really digs in well. Also grips well on wet roots.

    • @mrvwbug4423
      @mrvwbug4423 Před rokem

      Does the 2.8 width help with the cornering on the Rekon? I demoed a RM Element that had Rekons at both ends but just in 2.4 and it was scary trying to corner on, basically XC tire corner knobs.

  • @jglads21
    @jglads21 Před rokem +1

    I mean the Magic Marry and Big Betty combo is just a cool pairing that work really well. Plus the names are cool, so thats a win in itself!

  • @hazepheno925
    @hazepheno925 Před rokem +1

    Love the smell of tires. When Costco (price club) first opened up near me in the early 90s, they had many stacks of car tires in the center of the store. I'd just stand there sniffing the tires for about an hour while my parents did their shopping. I got lots of looks.

  • @chiefsilverback
    @chiefsilverback Před rokem

    All the way up here in New Hampshire, riding old school, rocky and rooty rake'n'ride trails and I'm running a Forekaster 2.6 MaxxSpeed. It's been really dry this summer to the point that I think we achieved 'loose over hard' a couple of times and the FK wasn't as confidence inspiring as it normally is.
    My son rides a DHR II which he loves most of the time, but he felt like he was running out of grip at a very dry Killington a couple of weeks ago and said he would have liked an Assegai.

  • @alexkeyes1706
    @alexkeyes1706 Před rokem +4

    Magic Mary F&R for me in So Cal (Laguna to Big Bear), I like the Assegai when I first put it on but it lets go with no warning and its sketchy if you push it to the limit. Very excited for the Specialized Cannibal which seems like a combo of both the minions with angled side knobs like the Magic Mary. The Continental Kryptotals felt more predictable and better in the loose than Assegai/DHR2 but not as good as the Magic Mary and they felt more sluggish climbing especially on pavement.

  • @louiefriesen
    @louiefriesen Před rokem +2

    My favourite overall would definitely be the Assegai MaxxGrip DD or DH 27.5x2.5WT, closely followed by the Kryptotal Fr Super Soft DH 27.5x2.4.
    My favourite for winter (here in the PNW) would be the Magic Mary Ultra Soft SG or SD 27.5x2.4 or 2.6, followed by the Vittoria Mota Enduro casing 27.5x2.6 or 2.8.

  • @alexisbenetatos1611
    @alexisbenetatos1611 Před rokem +2

    Big fan of the Delium Rugged for the front. Great tire, great price!

  • @tbanderson
    @tbanderson Před rokem

    I've been running the DHR II and have been loving it. I haven't tried the Assegai yet but that will probably be my next purchase

  • @dannybarrera7637
    @dannybarrera7637 Před rokem

    Thanks for the review.
    I'll take a Continental Sodium Pentothal for the front, and Preparation H for the back.

  • @JustSnowglow
    @JustSnowglow Před rokem +7

    I'm running a Mazza right now! Also, I just put a T9 Specialized Butcher on my brother's bike and so far I'm really impressed. I'm personally not a gigantic fan of maxxis cornering knobs but I know I'm in the vast minority here lol
    Can't wait for the rear tire shakedown.

    • @TheAngryDuckman
      @TheAngryDuckman Před rokem

      I run Butcher T9 front and Eliminator T7 back in my trail bike. Amazing traction and rolling resistance for long climbs. Tires work great in Utah environment.

  • @richr7516
    @richr7516 Před rokem +2

    VEE
    I am running the VEE Flow Snap 2.6, and that's because it is what came on my Marin. I was skeptical about them at first but one ride on them and I was very impressed. They grip like crazy but if they aren't enough, they have knobbier Snap WCE.

    • @justgo4033
      @justgo4033 Před rokem

      Same here , they came on my commencal and i was impressed with the grip . For the price they’re worth it .

  • @toxicmale1744
    @toxicmale1744 Před rokem +3

    Maxis for loose over hardpack, of course.
    Magic Mary for loam and mud, of course.
    Big Betty rear in combination with Magic Mary front for enhanced loam and mud.
    Oh yeah!

  • @christianllano7988
    @christianllano7988 Před rokem

    Hello.
    I live in Spain in the North (Asturias) it is a humid area and I wear the Wtb Veridict tire all year round and I am very happy.
    Greetings.

  • @4MWPhoto
    @4MWPhoto Před rokem +2

    WTB Verdict 2.5x29” Light High Grip. The Vigilante is great, the Verdict is much better. Massive confidence-inspiring grip! Pairs perfectly with the Judge rear tire.

  • @steve4296
    @steve4296 Před rokem +1

    Delium rugged reinforced side wall front and back. Great traction in all conditions.

  • @mountainbikerogre
    @mountainbikerogre Před rokem +1

    2.4 DHR2 on my Specialized ENDURO 26inch.... Nobby Nic 2.6 on my Giant FATHOM 27.5 Both tires are great.

  • @2scoops624
    @2scoops624 Před rokem +1

    DHF is my fav front tire. Thanks for reviewing some uncommon tire brands, like Delium. I would be interested in what you guys think of American classic tires.

  • @playgroundchooser
    @playgroundchooser Před rokem +9

    I'm a big fan of the Schwalbe Hans Dampf up front. It's bidirectional so if it starts to wear down, flip it around for at least 50% more life! 😁

    • @chrisorr3919
      @chrisorr3919 Před rokem

      Really? Mines wearing quite evenly and I can't do that

    • @bouzouki2006
      @bouzouki2006 Před rokem

      Try the MM -- same but better.

    • @ricjuk9634
      @ricjuk9634 Před rokem

      Hans Dampf always on the rear, Magic Mary up front. Best tyre combo ever.

  • @t_cadventure9561
    @t_cadventure9561 Před rokem

    Finding the Pirelli Scorpion Enduro Soft Terrain is one of my favourite for the conditions I ride in.

  • @zerge83
    @zerge83 Před rokem +4

    Bontrager SE4 front&rear, I have even tried XR4 in the front which is the same pattern just lighter casing, that worked great too, great allrounder.

    • @alexmtbful
      @alexmtbful Před rokem

      it's good in dry conditions but scary to ride in wet

    • @gravelben
      @gravelben Před rokem

      I like SE5 front SE4 rear as an all-round combo. Tried XR4 first but found the casing too soft and flexy for my taste, I am over 100kg though so it might be ok for lighter riders.

    • @gorilla851
      @gorilla851 Před rokem

      I have Bontrager SE5 that spin when climbing over boulders and slide in soft terrain, not grippy at all.

  • @th_js
    @th_js Před rokem +1

    Jeff's hair is looking incredible as always. I know it's been years since I last asked and probably won't happen but is the old intro ever making a comeback?

  • @BigOlSkip
    @BigOlSkip Před rokem

    2.5 Assegai x 2.4 Dissector. Best combo I've found 🤟

  • @locohefe
    @locohefe Před rokem +1

    I'm currently running a Specialized Eliminator up front. Purgatory out back. Loving this combo. But I can agree that the Assagai is the stickiest tire ever.

  • @romelgrigorian307
    @romelgrigorian307 Před rokem +3

    WTB Vigilante 27.5 2.6 and Trail boss 2.6 on the rear. My favorite tires hands down.

    • @lakaldrak
      @lakaldrak Před rokem

      What are the messures? Cause i Had wtb gravel and they both smaller Then ITS Said.

  • @gravity.gourmet
    @gravity.gourmet Před rokem +1

    I try the Pirelli Scorpion S for the upcoming season. Knobs are very beefy and the sidewall is very sturdy too. On the back there is the Scorpion R which is a fester rolling thread pattern. Lets see...
    The fairly new Magic Mary Ultrasoft in the Super Trail carcasse is probably my favorite so far. Light enough and a lot of grip in almost every condition!

  • @hambo76
    @hambo76 Před rokem +3

    I tried a Rekon on the front but it washed out too often so I went back to a DHF with more success.
    But currently I have Pirelli Scorpion Trail M 2.4 front and rear and they work really well!

    • @hambo76
      @hambo76 Před 7 měsíci

      Well since this comment I've bought a new bike and I had a WTB Vigilante Light/Grip F and Trail Boss Tough/Fast rear. I'm now looking at new tyres, I'm really keen to try the Kryptotal/Xynotal or Scorpion Enduro M + R

  • @NATURALBORNSHREDDER
    @NATURALBORNSHREDDER Před rokem +1

    I am addicted to testing tires and doing DH repeats at full send, so far after trying most tires the best weight to grip ratio I think is Kenda Hellkat 29x2.4 ATC up front and Conti Kryptotal 2.4 rear endurance casing for precise feeling grip and good wear. For tires that rail hard in all conditions, clear mud, and still pretty light for long days. If shuttling heavier casings for sure. Still need to test Argotal Enduro casing up front. Assagai feels vague to me so it also depends what ground feel builds confidence. Prefer open channel for a hard hook up, intermediaries have hardly any wear so appear pointless.

  • @melwestlake8539
    @melwestlake8539 Před rokem

    I'm a bit late to the MTB party only having my Norco Sight for two years but it came with Maxxis DHF up front and it has performed so well for me that I will replace it with the same when it wears out. Also DHR II on the rear to complete the setup.

  • @JacquiPenar
    @JacquiPenar Před rokem +2

    Always loved the smell of fresh tires

  • @Roaming50
    @Roaming50 Před rokem

    I've been running the Dissector(f)/Rekon(r) on my Orbea Rise but just got the Assegai to put on the front. The dissector will go on the rear.. I need more grip for high speed turns. Looking forward to it!

  • @travellerseko
    @travellerseko Před rokem +1

    As I am in UK, Magic Mary is my way to go. I’ll try Michelin DH 34 soon as well.

  • @robhughes645
    @robhughes645 Před rokem +1

    Really depends on the terrain. The 'Assguy' seems to be the go to tyre/tire in drier, hard packed conditions with the Magic Mary shining on the softer trails, in the UK anyway. I have a 2.6 Butcher that was amazing in the crazy summer we had and switched to a 2.4 Magic Mary in as we move into the wet season, will see how it does, may be too thin. All these tires/tyres seem to be great options though!

  • @m4ximusprim3
    @m4ximusprim3 Před rokem

    I've been running aggressor front and rear lately. I started with it on the rear and tried it on the front on a whim as well and it's working pretty good. Rolls faster than a dissector and only gives up a little grip. Most of our trails are hardpack/loose over hard down and then road climbs back up, so having something with decent road life is useful and the aggressor is the fastest rolling non xc tire i've found.
    If it gets wet, though, forget about it. You're gonna end up on your face first berm.

  • @havochardtail1341
    @havochardtail1341 Před rokem +3

    Wasn't brought up but I'm running the E-Thirteen grappler and for my local dusty and rocky trails and man it is so grippy and I'd even say it is comparable with the assagei

  • @jaredwilsonmtb
    @jaredwilsonmtb Před rokem

    U guys should have a ton more subs ur vids r so gooddd

  • @diducthesizeoftahtchicken

    LOL!!!! Since I can even remember, I have loved
    the smell of tires, it is almost euphoric!!😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @ftrujillomunizaga
    @ftrujillomunizaga Před rokem +1

    Your working environment looks so fun! Would love to work there

  • @Eric.V.
    @Eric.V. Před rokem

    The Magic Mary (off-road tire) has some serious street cred 😆
    I still crack up whenever I see that dropper seatpost microphone!

  • @ruturaj47
    @ruturaj47 Před rokem

    I have DHR 2 Front + Dissector rear, got them after watching your last video.

  • @TannerWalker4495
    @TannerWalker4495 Před rokem

    Bontrager XR3 front and rear. Perfect XC combo for speed and cornering grip

  • @petedog9581
    @petedog9581 Před rokem

    Run a Spec Butcher 29 2.3 T9 on the front/ Maxxis Minion DHR II 29 2.3 EXO casing on the rear. Ride mainly in loamy, rooty, terrain. That combo mates well for me on a trail bike.

  • @th_js
    @th_js Před rokem +2

    These longer videos are the best.

  • @sprousaTM
    @sprousaTM Před rokem +1

    Running Kenda Hellkat on the front and back on the ebike. This thing grips like crazy. Little bit slow rolling.. On Assegai/Dissector on the bio bike.

  • @johnnyrocket1320
    @johnnyrocket1320 Před rokem +5

    New Forekaster
    More bite for my XC

  • @grubkillah
    @grubkillah Před 10 měsíci

    Living in Michigan. I run Nobby Nic Snakeskins (old generation) on front and rear for my Ripmo and Ripley. They work great on the flow trails. I've tried the Assegai, Minion, Rekon, and Ardents and find them unnecessarily heavy, soft, and slow for the dirt-based trails here. While the Assegai can rip corners amazingly well, I can't really utilize all that traction while knifing through trees. The Nobby Nics have a better balance of traction and acceleration. The Dissector sounds interesting ....

  • @richardaltman7468
    @richardaltman7468 Před rokem +2

    On a whim bought some Versus All Mtn trail casing tires. At first I found them pretty harsh and "bouncy." So I tried running them at pretty low pressures -- 18 front, 24 back and they are very nice on rocky, hard pack, terrain and have nice feedback. Terrible, I mean terrible in wet.

  • @tristanscott7367
    @tristanscott7367 Před 24 dny

    On my hardtail I use the Kenda HellKat from and back. The grip is insane in wet and dry. They are just awesome.

  • @kenfoley509
    @kenfoley509 Před rokem +1

    DHF 2.3 and DHF 2.6. I am going to try the DHR 2.3 tomorrow.

  • @markl8043
    @markl8043 Před rokem

    I have a specialized turbo Levo Comp and I Love my Onza Porcupine!!

  • @austinado16
    @austinado16 Před rokem

    SoCal rider. Have Kenda's on all 4 bikes: Nevagals in DH casing, and non-DH, and Honey Badgers.

  • @ZFit11
    @ZFit11 Před rokem

    Latest impressions: Vee Tire DH casing Attack HPL 2.5 are almost “too sticky”. Had to put a front fender on because it kept launching stones and sand into my mouth! 😖 Amazing damping, but very slow rolling.
    Specialized T9 Butcher trail casing 2.5 is a great balance of grip to rolling resistance. Works on both my downcountry and EMTB. Might try the Cannibal next. 😎👍

  • @hardmtnbiker
    @hardmtnbiker Před rokem

    Currently running a Teravail 29x2.6 L&S Honcho tan wall on an i35mm rim with wide CushCore but switch to a beefier 29x2.6 DHF or Teravail Kessel for the knar conditions of mid summer

  • @TheRCNetwork
    @TheRCNetwork Před rokem +4

    Currently Assegai F and Dissector R

  • @JonathanFisherS
    @JonathanFisherS Před rokem +1

    Tangentially related to the video and Continental [gravel] tires... My girlfriend trained [on the course] and raced unbound on Continental Terra Speeds... about 450mi of time in the Flint Hills. This race is notoriously hard on tires and she didn't experience a single flat, while in the same time I received three flats on my Specialized Pathfinder Pros. As a matter of fact, I can't find _anyone_ who ran Terra Speeds that got a flat (Obviously selection bias applies here, buy hey). While this video is about mountain bike tires, not gravel, the incredible durability of the Terra Speeds makes me want to try their MTB offerings.

  • @DaveMustaine.
    @DaveMustaine. Před rokem

    Maxxis Nobby Nic on the front and Schwalbe DHR II on the rear. Best of both worlds! You should try it out!

  • @pan0rama546
    @pan0rama546 Před rokem

    I run Assegai for DH focused riding, Vittoria Martello for regular trail riding 😁

  • @fra93ilgrande
    @fra93ilgrande Před měsícem

    Schwalbe Magic Mary 👹 🔝
    I love it so much, I use it on my old 26er as a front (Soft, orange), extremely grippy, truly a monster of a tire

  • @kangsterizer
    @kangsterizer Před rokem

    i had to import the michelin from france - always in stock often on sale - but in the US, impossible to find most of the time. grippy and light but avg side wall support. do love the butcher/eliminator gravity casing combo too though.

  • @rdpurdom
    @rdpurdom Před rokem

    I run Maxxis Rekon but in all fairness, I am relatively new to the game and tgese came on my bike. No problems.

  • @TheNik604
    @TheNik604 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video, also try Onza Aquila ( they just have lunch the 2.5 x casings ) - a great tire quality compound , strong and durable tire ( also developed by Aaron Gwin ) .

  • @TheAngryHusky
    @TheAngryHusky Před rokem +1

    I'm running Teravail Kessal/Honcho combo on my turbo levo, minion DHF/DHR on my enduro bike, and Magic Mary/Big betty get tossed on there as well. The Teravails might be my favorite. The Maxxis tires go flat nearly daily and tend to leak out of the sidewalls. I don't have that issue with any other tires I run. Oh and my Levo originally came with a Butcher T9 and Elminator T7 and to be honest, I like that combo better than the Minions. The butcher just wore out fast is the only reason I don't have them on now, but it is a soft compound.

    • @ryanthompson1442
      @ryanthompson1442 Před rokem

      Running on the very light side of trail riding with a honcho up front and ehline in the rear. Hope they develop even more tires in time. I'm done with maxxis after riding these.

    • @11leonidas11
      @11leonidas11 Před rokem

      I'm also running the Kessel up front, Honcho in the rear. I prefer a fast rear tire that I can break loose when I want. Love this combo. And yeah, if it wasn't for Maxxis' marketing, sponsors, and being factory spec'd on bikes, people wouldn't be such fan boys I think.

  • @kayakutah
    @kayakutah Před rokem

    I'm 70 and have, for years, timed my climbs to determine the fastest rolling tires. "Feel" isn't as reliable as the stopwatch. I'm in Park City, Utah (what's this "mud" of which you speak?) and the fastest roller for me is the previous gen Nobby Nic F/R in 29". Next is Conti Trail King, Mountain King F/R and up until 3 or 4 years ago, I wouldn't have owned a Continental. My 60 y.o. wife at the time could tear those up in one ride. They solved that problem. But, those combo's were too restrictive on loose downhills so I'm now on the Assegai F/ Dissector R. That combo isn't that slow, really, on the climb, and it makes the downs really fun in the loose conditions we sometimes get. Given my brittle bones, the braking force you can put on the Assegai is a life and limb saver.

  • @liamwoods5353
    @liamwoods5353 Před rokem +10

    I love tires!!! Think those Continental tires in the honorable mention category might need a little more love!

    • @mikestivers8302
      @mikestivers8302 Před rokem +2

      for hardpack and kitty litter here in AZ, those kryptotal are superb, these maxxis fanboys just dont get it..

    • @SethParker
      @SethParker Před rokem +1

      I would love to try them out sometime!

    • @mrvwbug4423
      @mrvwbug4423 Před rokem +1

      @@mikestivers8302 The Kryptotal looks like a direct Assegai competitor, a head to head comparison would be interesting. Of course the Kryptotal is brand new, it's first major exposure was the PB field test as their control tire.

    • @mikestivers8302
      @mikestivers8302 Před rokem +1

      @@mrvwbug4423 similar at first glance, bu look closer, i have an assegai on GF's bike, the tread pattern is much different (wider spacing and more "square' profile than the Krypt Front
      iirc conti uses 2 rubber compounds, unlike the 3C. vittoria uses 4, but it's all just trademark nonsense to me. one more to add to the list is the Hutchinson Griffus.. amazing tire, albeit hard to procure in the states.

    • @christinafaust5191
      @christinafaust5191 Před rokem +1

      I put a Kryptotal on the fr and assegai on rear of my Enduro and raced a muddy Enduro at Snowshoe last weekend. I had no experience with either tire (was on magic Mary or DHF prior). That Conti felt AMAZING! the Assegai was fine in the rear but def felt a little more slippy than the conti. only reason I mixed tires was because I already had 2 brand new assegai but really wanted to try a conti but didn't want to blow the budget on 2 of them.

  • @benjy288
    @benjy288 Před rokem

    I've run a vigilante and a magic mary before on my trail bike, but now I run a vittoria barzo front and rear, and to be honest I don't notice much difference in grip between them in the conditions I ride in, plus the barzo's have much better rolling resistance, so you can ride for longer before running out of energy, plus they knock half a kg off your bike in the place where you notice it the most.

  • @justgo4033
    @justgo4033 Před rokem

    I ran magic mary front and back on my old dh bike , they are my favourite, id like to get magic mary front and big betty or noby nic in the back . Running dhf/dhr combo at the moment

  • @tomlarusso606
    @tomlarusso606 Před rokem +7

    Most american or english speaking people pronounce Schwalbe like "Schwolbi" 😉
    In german you pronounce the "a" in Schwalbe like the a in "car" in english and the e like the first e in "sense".
    Hope, that makes sense to you... ?! 😁
    BTW: Schwalbe means swallow (the bird!) in german, thats why the old logo had a bird in it.

    • @tonylarsson8141
      @tonylarsson8141 Před rokem

      Also, the german "w" is pronounced like the english "v"

    • @BryanCHernandez
      @BryanCHernandez Před rokem +1

      Pronouncing something like "Shvulbae" should give the right sound 😄

  • @Coolcmsc
    @Coolcmsc Před rokem

    That was funny! And informative 🎉 Maxis DHF!

  • @bikenband
    @bikenband Před rokem

    My trail bike (Ibis Ripley) DHR II
    My hardtail cross country bike (Ibis Tranny) Nobby Nic.
    My 20 pound “All Business” rigid single speed (Niner One9) WTB Nano.

  • @andrewgreenwood8727
    @andrewgreenwood8727 Před rokem +1

    I've got the Specialized turbo levo comp carbon 3rd gen ; living around the Yorkshire Dales National park " UK I'm going to ride this ; Autumn & winter a T9 Hill billy gravity upfront. 👍

  • @bleedificationism
    @bleedificationism Před rokem

    on my trailbike, Assegai 2.5, or DHR2 2.4 at front. cant go wrong with either of those. DHR2 rear all the time.
    on my downcountry, Schwalbe MM front and Rock Razor rear. dry conditions only.

  • @mrvwbug4423
    @mrvwbug4423 Před rokem +8

    Assegai, it just works on everything. Pairs wonderfully with a Dissector out back. Just curious, have you guys been able to try out the new Forekaster yet? It looks like it work great for a downcountry/light trail setup, maybe at both ends or with a Dissector up front. Watched a guy at the bike park run them on an Ibis Ripley and he was absolutely shredding on them.

    • @kevinclark9176
      @kevinclark9176 Před rokem +1

      This would be nice to know. And how it compares to the Rekon and Aggressor on the rear with the Dissector on front.

    • @stumpy075
      @stumpy075 Před rokem

      I bought it and didn’t like the new Forekaster as a front tire on my Ripley, but would probably make a good rear tire. While I like the tread pattern fine, it’s narrow for a “2.4” and not very light for its category and actual width. I had high hopes and was disappointed.