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jschwart73

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Originally Posted by duke777

My current setup on the 29er SS is WTB Exi front and Nano rear.

Tried the Capitan in the rear(eh..some how this doesn't sound right) and felt it is a bit slower than nano but good grip. But I'm switching to Nano for the rear wheel and Capitan for the front wheel.

The Capitan is only 2.0 in rating but definitely larger than the nano which suppose to be a 2.1.

Rampage got great grip and very good volume but on hard surface it's a pig.

Oh I'm 6ft and 200lbs dry weight.

On my 26er, the Captain in the front (hee hee) seemed to push a little more than I would like when rolled over, so beware - It lets go w/o warning, as evidenced by the hole in my shin.

allison

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Originally Posted by jschwart73

On my 26er, the Captain in the front (hee hee) seemed to push a little more than I would like when rolled over, so beware - It lets go w/o warning, as evidenced by the hole in my shin.

You just need skilz.

jschwart73

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Originally Posted by allison

You just need skilz.

I've got an abundance of those! Too bad they're in the "crashing" or "skin abrasion" department.

allison

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Originally Posted by jschwart73

I've got an abundance of those! Too bad they're in the "crashing" or "skin abrasion" department.

What are you planning as your first tire set on the Canzo?

Also, were those photos okay?

jschwart73

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Originally Posted by allison

What are you planning as your first tire set on the Canzo?

Also, were those photos okay?

Let's see, in my garage, I have the following 29er tires waiting for my bike to be finished:

1 x The Captain
1 x Resolution
1 x SB8
1 x Crossmark
2 x RR

I'll probably put the Resolution up front and Captain in the rear to start, since I'm most familiar with that combination.

Interestingly enough, other than the RR, the SB8 is the lightest tire of the group at 610g.

allison

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Originally Posted by jschwart73

Interestingly enough, other than the RR, the SB8 is the lightest tire of the group at 610g.

That is *very* interesting... I think I'm gonna go RR 2.4 tubed. Oh man.. I should call Justin and request a tire change.. He's gonna be mad.

mechmann

saturday at The Path i bought one of the new WTB Stout FR 29er tires.

i put it on the front of my 'Box for todays ride... OMFG 11!!!oneone!!111 this tire OWNES it!

heavy as an anchor, don't know about rolling, but if you want a tire to hook up in the front on corners...

jschwart73

Trolled by another local Specialized dealer and found another Resolution Pro 29er. I have two now, that should be more than enough for me, so if I find anymore, I'll put them up for sale here...

mechmann

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Originally Posted by jschwart73

Trolled by another local Specialized dealer and found another Resolution Pro 29er. I have two now, that should be more than enough for me, so if I find anymore, I'll put them up for sale here...

i have a used one. honestly, i think you will really like the captain as a rear tire, put the resolution up front.

BrewMaster

My current combo is:

Continental Mountain King 2.4" front at 34 psi up front. It's awesome, I see no need to look any further.

Kenda Small Block 8 2.1" as a rear tire. I have run it anywhere from 32 to 45 psi and it feels cushy and smooth at all pressures. So far I am very happy with this tire and I will stick with running is at about 40 psi since it grips nice and has less rolling resistance at 40 psi.

jschwart73

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Originally Posted by mechmann

i have a used one. honestly, i think you will really like the captain as a rear tire, put the resolution up front.

That's exactly my plan, Reso front, Capt rear. I wanted two of them, cuz once I go 29er, I'm gonna be so fast that I'll wear tires out like a madman.

foofighter

tried out the reso up front and the captain in the rear and i'm really happy with it. there was one section where i had a little bit of slippage (climbing that rock exposed gully that S's up cholla) that's most likely due to my weight balance really. Other places i was able to power down and it would grab and go. Front end traction was really nice on the descent

JOx2

Weirwolt LT front
Captain rear
cant say anything, bike is not built up yet.

kev

Just moved to the area and have been on few rides so far. Started off with a Weirwolf LT up front and an exiwolf in the back. Weirwolf felt like it wanted to wash out on me in the loose soil that is out here. I switched to a Panaracer Rampage and really like it. Exit is ok in the back. It spins out from time to time on hill climbs but with better technique I can get it to hook up.

Edit it add: I do XC on a singlespeed.

Pho'dUp

WTB Prowler 29x2.1 (on front) - Very sticky, corners well. But is not a high volume tire. Running it tubed on my singlespeed, but is probably my favorite front behind the Resolution. But will fling gravel at you the first few rides. I'm 180lbs. I'm running it about 30psi.

Specialized Fasttrack 29x2.1 - It's exactly that. Fast. But I can spin it out on my singlespeed much easier than the Spec. Captain. I'm gonna try reversing the tread and see if it still brakes okay.

I want to try some of those CST tires. Because they're going to be cheap ($13-14) and they have a high volume 2.3 width one coming. Will be perfect I hope for my commute to work to trail to home days on my Zion hardtail.

Chewyeti

so i took a gamble, and bought a panaracer 2.35 rampage...

i had a nevegal up front... and it would tend to wash out and give me a lack of confidence in highspeed and offcamber corners...

the rampage is THE SHIT!!! sticks like glue, and rolls better than the nevegal (and a tad wider). It also offers a little more squish, which feels nice when you only have 80mm travel.

I will try the nevegal out in the back...

BrewMaster

I can attest to the Rampage running well for Chewy yesterday. He was rockin' down Eagle yesterday at high speeds without any problems. Even the places where the rock got loose were no problem. I am tempted to get one but it's not the tires making me slow...

kev

Agreed, I went down Los Pinos today and I would have been on my ass with my Weirwolf. The Rampage really hooks up.

kbteachme

I like my Nevegals so far. I might try out the Weirwolf 2.55 in front.

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JOx2 green grasshopper	Weirwolt LT front Captain rear cant say anything, bike is not built up yet.


kev vincit qui patitur	Just moved to the area and have been on few rides so far. Started off with a Weirwolf LT up front and an exiwolf in the back. Weirwolf felt like it wanted to wash out on me in the loose soil that is out here. I switched to a Panaracer Rampage and really like it. Exit is ok in the back. It spins out from time to time on hill climbs but with better technique I can get it to hook up. Edit it add: I do XC on a singlespeed. __________________ Present suffering is not enjoyable, but life would be worth little without it. The difference between iron and steel is fire, but steel is worth all it costs. thebikesite.org


Pho'dUp Put MBenga in!	WTB Prowler 29x2.1 (on front) - Very sticky, corners well. But is not a high volume tire. Running it tubed on my singlespeed, but is probably my favorite front behind the Resolution. But will fling gravel at you the first few rides. I'm 180lbs. I'm running it about 30psi. Specialized Fasttrack 29x2.1 - It's exactly that. Fast. But I can spin it out on my singlespeed much easier than the Spec. Captain. I'm gonna try reversing the tread and see if it still brakes okay. I want to try some of those CST tires. Because they're going to be cheap ($13-14) and they have a high volume 2.3 width one coming. Will be perfect I hope for my commute to work to trail to home days on my Zion hardtail. __________________ I know the saying goes "Measure twice and cut once", but I prefer my method of "casually estimate once, cut once, and regret forever". -teamdicky


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kbteachme All Access Pass	I like my Nevegals so far. I might try out the Weirwolf 2.55 in front. __________________ "Going to skip the 29er fad and go straight to the 36er" - nappyt

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