29er Tire Combos

[allison]

I just picked up a 1.9 Karma for the rear to replace my worn out Python. Will give a report Thurs night or this weekend!

[dubjay]

Had both my Bontrager Dry X 29x2.1's blow off my Stan's Arch 29er rims this weekend. I was running them tubeless, with Stan's yellow tape, ~28-30psi with about 3oz of Stan's sealant.

Big BANG both times, but luckily I was just climbing and going slow.

The front tire had been mounted for 3 months - the rear was just mounted last week. I haven't had a chance to inspect for tire damage yet so I don't know the cause for the blowoffs. But I did throw in 2 tubes the tires stayed on after that.

I'm not sure if I want to try tubeless again on a 29er for a while. I might just run tubes w/ a little sealant injected into them for a bit.

[Jslow]

which 29" tires are ust?

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by Jslow

which 29" tires are ust?

At the moment, none. There is word that Hutchinson is working on a UST Python 29er. Bontrager and Geax are rumored to have some in the works too.

[tkblazer]

not sure why so many peeps like those stans rims... o well not sure if any ust 29er tires will come out due to weight weeniedom but i wouldn't mind a big betty ust for a front tire... i have ust rims already on my bike

[Rockinthecasbah]

i didnt know the tubeless ready pythons werent ust

[allison]

Originally Posted by dubjay

Had both my Bontrager Dry X 29x2.1's blow off my Stan's Arch 29er rims this weekend. I was running them tubeless, with Stan's yellow tape, ~28-30psi with about 3oz of Stan's sealant.

KNOCK ON WOOD. I haven't had any problems with any tires on either of my Stan's wheelsets. They've been awesome. I did slice a sidewall earlier this year, but I don't think you can blame the rim for that one

I have a Dry-X on my 355's right now, and have since before VQ. I ran the Racing Ralph before, and Ignitors before that.

I've got a 2.4 Racing Ralph on my Arch rim front, and a Captain on the rear. But, those are tubed right now.

Though for those of you up over 180+lbs, I guess it isn't a direct comparison to take my experiences

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

not sure why so many peeps like those stans rims... o well not sure if any ust 29er tires will come out due to weight weeniedom but i wouldn't mind a big betty ust for a front tire... i have ust rims already on my bike

Light, stiff, and strong. I ran Ignitors and Nano Raptors on my old Olympic wheelset with no issues.

However on the Arches and Flows I still run tubes. I like to change tires often and right now it is not worth the hassle.

[kev]

I don't think it's the rims but the tires. I've had good luck with Stan's rims using WTB and Panracer tires. I've burped my WTB Weirwolf once or twice and th Panaracer zero. No blowoffs.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by kev

I don't think it's the rims but the tires. I've had good luck with Stan's rims using WTB and Panracer tires. I've burped my WTB Weirwolf once or twice and th Panaracer zero. No blowoffs.

They are known for blowing off rims. Heck some of the older tires would blow off rims with tubes

Wirebead seem to work best for me

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

Light, stiff, and strong. I ran Ignitors and Nano Raptors on my old Olympic wheelset with no issues.

i thought the rule was pick 2 of the 3 Doug...that's what mechmann said

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by foofighter

i thought the rule was pick 2 of the 3 Doug...that's what mechmann said

Light, strong, cheap........pick two

[jschwart73]

I have a pair of Stouts on the way to try up at D-Ville this Sunday.

Oh yeah, my first trip to D-Ville, wheeeee!

[allison]

Originally Posted by jschwart73

I have a pair of Stouts on the way to try up at D-Ville this Sunday.

Oh yeah, my first trip to D-Ville, wheeeee!

Justin loves the Stout's!

[jschwart73]

Originally Posted by allison

Justin loves the Stout's!

Why do you think I bought them?

[jschwart73]

Stouts kick ass. Gobs of grip and they don't roll nearly as bad as I expected.

The only downside is weight, they're almost 1 lb heavier each than the tires I've been running.

But the grip is awesome. I REALLY like the tire.

[BrewMaster]

Are the Racing Ralphs true to their size numbers as far as width or do they run small? Is anyone running them tubeless with Stan's sealant?

[allison]

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

Are the Racing Ralphs true to their size numbers as far as width or do they run small? Is anyone running them tubeless with Stan's sealant?

I think they are probably a bit smaller. The 2.4 is more like a 2.4 mutano raptor (maybe a bit bigger?).

I had stan's tubeless in my 2.25. It didn't last long. I've been running a 2.4, and Justin ran it also, tubed (both) and it has been fine.

[davidB]

Small Block 8 2.1 = not a good front tire unless i'm on pavement. who knew?

looking for something fatter like a 2.35-2.4

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by allison

I think they are probably a bit smaller. The 2.4 is more like a 2.4 mutano raptor (maybe a bit bigger?).

I had stan's tubeless in my 2.25. It didn't last long. I've been running a 2.4, and Justin ran it also, tubed (both) and it has been fine.

When you say it didn't last long, do you mean the tread wore out quickly or the sealant F'ed up the tire?

I am looking for a new front tire for my Air 9 because the Mountain King 2.4 (acutally a 2.25 or 2.3) is a bit too aggressive for this bike. It's a nice tire, but more suited for AM.