Whats a HighRoller semi-slick??

[DBD]

Just kidding but that is the answer I got when I called 5 local shops and every shop asked me back, "What tire is that? Never heard of it."

HUH???!!!

Well, one shop said he could get it next day and sure enough A tire showed up, it WAS a HR but not semi slick.

So I ask you people, does anyone have a new 2.35 High Roller Semi-slick they would sell or know of a shop with a good rep that has the HR semi-slicks in stock?

QBP is out of them and it looks as though BTI does not even carry them.

[dubjay]

Crazy looking tire. Have you tried ordering directly from Maxxis?

http://www.maxxis.com/products/bicyc...il.asp?id=5410

[DBD]

Originally Posted by dubjay

Crazy looking tire. Have you tried ordering directly from Maxxis?

http://www.maxxis.com/products/bicyc...il.asp?id=5410

Most shops give a better price then what Maxxis sells their tires for so I was hopping to find an LBS that had some otherwise I will order some on-line

[soul rider]

I have some high rollers that are worn, but have plenty of side knobs...sounds like a semi-slick to me. now that i think of it i have other worn tires, oh I mean semi-slicks

[DBD]

Originally Posted by soul rider

I have some high rollers that are worn, but have plenty of side knobs...sounds like a semi-slick to me. now that i think of it i have other worn tires, oh I mean semi-slicks

I have a garage FULL of those types of semi-slicks.

[springrubber]

Adrenaline in Orange can get them quick.

[northshore]

Originally Posted by springrubber

Adrenaline in Orange can get them quick.

+1 on that!!

[DBD]

Cheers

I did not see the tires on the Adrenaline site so I went with Cambria since I knew they had them in stock and will be here today.

[SSinGA]

I live just down the road a bit from Maxxis. I too can get them quickly but that doesn't help you!

[faded1004]

not sure if you want that brand, but i foudn this tire... look very similar to the one you wanted? only 16.99 at performance...

Forté FasTrac Folding MTB Tire
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5430

*edit, never mind... yours is much wider! hahaha... the one i posted is only 1.95, while yours is 2.35... sorry...

[reflux]

Originally Posted by faded1004

not sure if you want that brand, but i foudn this tire... look very similar to the one you wanted? only 16.99 at performance...

Forté FasTrac Folding MTB Tire
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5430

Too funny. I own a pair, but I only use them once a year at the Wildflower Triathlon mountain bike course. There is some mountain biking, but I use that term very loosely. Imagine 10 miles, with most of it on asphalt or hardpack. They require use of a tire with knobbies, so I roll with those semi's. They rock at WF, but suck for everywhere else I ride.

[faded1004]

hey reflux, what is WF? i assume it is a trail?

i think for tires, i want a slick set and mountain set... i feel like those diamonds in the middle would be super slick if i rode them around the block... they look alittle small?

[reflux]

Originally Posted by faded1004

hey reflux, what is WF? i assume it is a trail?

i think for tires, i want a slick set and mountain set... i feel like those diamonds in the middle would be super slick if i rode them around the block... they look alittle small?

Oops, WF is a HUGE triathlon located on the Central Coast. If you know where San Luis Obispo is, head north for about 45 minutes until you hit Lake San Antonio.

They're very small. I'd be hard-pressed to ride them on anything other than a leasurely ride bike paths or mild fireroads. If you're looking for a set of tires to ride on asphalt, I would opt for slick tires and not mess with semi-slicks.

[faded1004]

yea, but those tires do look interesting... don't want to move away from main thread point... i will have to make a new post with my tire questions later... i am not at the tire part yet for my build...

omg! hahaha, look at what i found... this tire looks like it is very similar...2.0 width, and a whole lot cheaper?

just wanted to share... not sure about quality... as i have not used it... just felt worth to mention...

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600012 1&subcategory=60001250&brand=&sku=1967&storetype=& estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%2026x1%2E 8%20to%2026x2%2E1

[DBD]

Ahh go ahead and hijack the thread, no worries. I already have the tires.

The Maxxis work great on hardpack, rock (think RockyPeak/Chumash when dry)and on the street (where I tote my kids around) to get to the trails.

I like the Maxxis better then the Forte because the side knobs do a much better job when leaning into a turn. I have run them for years but only on trails I know they will work and only on the rear for the most part. If I do not know what to expect i will toss on my NXB or run regular HighRollers front and rear.

[Rockinthecasbah]

Ive ran those types of tires in bmx alot looks like an awsome 4x tire maybe ill try one out after the small blocks

[faded1004]

the last tire i posted were super cheap... i mean a tire for 9 bucks is great... not much loss just to try out that catagory of tires...

[DBD]

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

Ive ran those types of tires in bmx alot looks like an awsome 4x tire maybe ill try one out after the small blocks

I have a Small Block tire sitting in the garage, have yet to try it out.

Originally Posted by faded1004

the last tire i posted were super cheap... i mean a tire for 9 bucks is great... not much loss just to try out that catagory of tires...

I understood what you meant, I have used Forte tires though when I was doing A LOT of road miles on my mtb and had very little cash, they did the job I needed them to.

[richie_rich]

I've been riding the Maxxis Oriflamme on the rear and I love it. I might have to try this slick with bigger side knobs. I would have to say it is probably sweet...