Looks like you forgot the Hans Dampf. The Nobby Nic is better suited as a rear tire paired with a Hans Dampf in front. The new Addix compound has better grip than the 1st gen. HD, which was already a pretty good front tire.
I'm a High Roller II 3C Maxx Terra/EXO/TR in 2.4 kinda guy, its been a good balance of rolling/grip for me on the trails around Tampa, and I can tolerate some pavement runs to the bar.
I've got a bike with MM on front and a (even better mud-clearing) Der Baron on the rear. I really liked that combo but they haven't been on sale lately...
W W C is the bestest ! I just purchased my tires from there and I got them in 2 days ! A few weeks later I got a funny email asking if I was satisfied with my purchase and I was like hellz yeah !! 2 days later I got some free stickers and and rad wwc bottle opener! THANKS!!! I'm still living that hardtail life so i went with ardent 2.4 front and ikon 2.35 rear and I'm pretty happy . I just think the dhf is to much for my trails in Louisiana. Cheers fellows and keep the videos coming!
DHR 2 front Aggressor rear for me this summer. Really love this combo. Always interested in seeing what others are running though. I looked into the WTBs but they're heavier than the Maxxis and hard to get hold of here in New Zealand. As soon as Maxxis release a trail version of the Assegai I'm keen to try that for sure!
Originally DHF is for front and DHR rear. How can you say ‘we’ll never know’ now you know. But don’t let the F and R tell you what to do, do what works for you 😉
I'm probably in the minority here, but I'm running Butcher in the front 2.6 front. It came with the bike, and is honestly a good tire. When these wear our I'll probably go back to my old combo of DHF front/Aggressor Rear
John Davis Yep, guess I was lucky to pick it up first, did my research after I bought it and I was like damn, I have good sense for this shit. There was like 20 something choices and I happen to pick up the all-rounder, good tires for beginners. No complaints, they look good too!
I've ran it up front and found it slid around on loose stones/dust on top of a hard surface. It's a good fast predictable rear tyre but for the front it slides too easy in my opinion
Michael Stewart yea I can see that happening due to the knob pattern, kinda more like in the “fast-rolling” side of things than grippy, but it hasnt happen to me so far, I have 27.5x2.35. To be fair though It happened to me on a maxxis tire(for got the model) specially on areas where the concrete pavement ends at the start of a trail.
My favorite Front tire (so far) is the DHR 2. For the same reasons that Jeff said, I like it because of it's incredible grip, light weight, and reasonably fast rolling tread pattern. The only time you'll notice this tire rolling slow is if you're running flat XC stuff. Earlier this year I put a 2.5 aggressor on the front to try something different. Their grip is almost the same, but I'm surprised how the DHR feels like it rolls ALMOST as well as the aggressor. When I switched to the aggressor, I kept the old DHR as a spare/backup because I liked it so much.... that's the first time I've ever saved a used tire.
Currently running the WTB Judge 2.4 front and rear. Previously had a 2.5 Vigilante front, with either a Judge 2.4 or Trail Boss 2.4 rear. Judge is a beast of a tire, super traction and tough as hell.
I was curious about running the judge as a front tire. With this comment, and the fact that a lot of people run DHRs in the front, I think I'll give it go.
Had Schwalbe tires. Worked well, performance wise, but boy do they wear quickly. Have Maxxis tires now. DHF has lasted for a year with very little wear. Aggressor on the back. Some wear over a year of riding. Could probably get another 6 months out of them.
I would love to try some DHF or DHR never tried them and keep hearing about them. Im running some Geax Gatos which are great in the mud but I do not like them on dryer stuff.
I am a WTB lover since one year ago, i put a CONVICT 2.5 and this give a extre confidence level on the trail ... the other one maybe could be the MICHELIN ENDURO FRONT.
Probably the case if schwalbe 'performance' compound (terrible)...HAS to be new addix compounds which are amazing or nothing...will be another ( big) step up again next time u need tyres. Or maxxis 3c compounds also big step up again...really..
Hey Jeff for my tires I like to run the High Roller 2.4 front and rear and I have tried the DHF and DHR for the front but I always go back to the High Roller!!
Y'all crack me up. I've been running a DHF and Aggressor, just put new ones on but now I'm thinking I might switch it up after watching this video. Try something different for a change. The Vigilante is sure getting a lot of love. I live in AZ where we pretty much have loose over hard or loose over looser and lots of big rocks so I'm also curious to try out the Assegai.
what are you running now? also have loose over hard and just got an agressor for rear but still trying to decide front. So Cal riding here so close to AZ
apex sidewalls up front? Been considering the trail king II up front with either mountain king or cross king in the back but it seems weird to have heavy apex casing up front and not in the rear...
For mostly hard pack clay, 2.5 DHF in maxxterra and 2.3 (rear) aggressor in dual compound. For steep, techy, dry, and loose: 2.5 DHF in maxxterra and 2.4 (rear) HR2 in single compound (they came on my bike). Going to try out a 2.5 Assegai maxxterra and 2.3 (rear) DHR2 in DD/maxxterra for this summer as the rear tire squirm on an EXO casing isn't the best. That was really specific I know lol. Cheers and happy trails all.
New kenda 2019 hellcat is a great winter/mud.intermediate tyre, light, vvv grippy in wet roots and mud and great value... a turn around for kenda who have not made good tyres for a while, now make one of the v best winter trail intermediates...
DHR as a Front Tire? Never thought about that. And I'll give it a try for sure!!! just for the idea, watching your video worth it! Had no idea to what I could pair a Dissector with, now I have
I’ve had the Nobby Nic 2.35 Front and back because that’s what came on my bike. I’ve had a couple of washouts when cornering hard so I’m going to be trying a Magic Mary on the front. I maybe should’ve reduced my tire pressure from 25 psi to 22 first, but I still think it’s a good move. Only time will tell.
Right now DHF 2.5s EXO for NW riding (mixed conditions roots and rocks and often wet) and it's a great all round tire. rolls well, and grips super well. I don't have a huge sample size though - I rode Nevegals for years on my old trail bike and really liked them after riding Tomac DH 2.3s f/r for a long time on my hardtail, which I also liked. back to the present - I'd happily roll a DHRII front and rear - did so on a 27.5 but I have a 29er now (Instinct BC Ed.). but at the end of the day... I just ordered an Assegai 2.5 EXO+ for this winter and perhaps beyond and I'm looking forward to the schlarping to come. Will report back, if I remember I left this hanging chad...
Nobby Nic in older softer Trailstar compound was amazing dry weather (for enduro use, usually XC riders consider it wet weather tire). And now they make them only in Speedgrip compound so you need to go for Hans Dampf if you want softer compound. And I just don't get Hans Dampf, there are similar tires that work better in front, there are similar tires that work better in rear and in different weather conditions, even among other Schwalbe tires. I know, German "Hans Dampf" means "Jack of all trades", well, it seems it is really jack of all trades while master of none.
Right now running Onza Ibex front and rear. Faster rolling than a pair of DHF's or e*thirteens and due to their more rounded shape in compared to those other options I find the grip to be more predictable as you lean them over. They also do better than those other options in muddy conditions
2.35 Magic Mary (Orange- soft) on one bike, 2.2 Trail King on the front of the groms bike. Have used a 2.35 Hans Dampf upfront in the past - was OK (better on the rear IMO). Contemplating a 2.5wt DHF or 2.4wt DHR II for the front of our new build (see what all the maxxis fuss is about).
@@MadMedeiros what kind of trails do you ride? I've been considering this setup. Currently on DHF (front) / DHR2 (rear), looking for something faster rolling
DHR 2 front and rear (stock), rides hard packed, soft dirt and mud with lots of rocks and roots. Both tyres run great, but I'm looking more grip up front for confidence when the trail gets hairy
Bontrager XR5 Team Issue 2.6 on 160mm FS 29er... under 1000g, 66mm lug to lug. Specialized Butcher Grid Gripton 2.6 on 140mm AM HT 29er... reportedly under 1000g, best front tyre at shedding mud I've used.
I run Nick on the front of my XC bike. Sometimes I feel it is too slow and overly aggressive until I hit a loose spot and think glad the Nick is up front. Any nobby front tire with decent rolling resistance should work well as a Front. Really depends on your terrain. With looser rocks and loose over hard, a nobby front tire with some channeling in the tire profile should provide good grip and cornering. the smaller the nobs and the channels, the faster the tire but also provide less cornering traction typically. If all you ride is hard pack and gravel, smaller nobs and thinner tread patterns are fine for front and back tires. Otherwise a bit more care is needed to selecting the best tires for the job.
Vigilante 2.5 it's a bit heavy with the sidewalls being so sturdy but I seem to slash sidewalls too often. Plus I love the soft compound the grip is awesome
I had fast compound, terrible wet grip...seriously, try an schwalbe addix soft.or maxxis 3c compound...or 2019 kenda hellcat...they will leave the wtb soft in the shade wet /mud grip wise
My secondary Bike, 29’er HT has a Minion DHF 2.3, and my nr.1 Bike is a 27.5 fully, where i have the Highroller II 2.4. Might be the difference in bike type, or that i have ridden the Highroller most, but the Highroller is my clear favorite. Dont really get along with the Minion.
My Cannondale Habit eBike came with Maxxis Rekons front and rear, I like the rear but as a front tire the Rekon tends to slide out a bit here in southern Utah - unless you are on slick rock, in that case they are awesome.
Vigilante 2.3 front and back on my Bronson C 650b. Thinking about putting a 2.4 Vigilante on the front not sure about the rear. Maybe a Trail Boss or just run a 2.3 Vigilante. Still thinking this one out.
Magic Mary, then Vigilante. Not a big fan of the DHR for a rear. Although I haven't tried the DHR for a front or the DHF for a front either. Might try have to try it.
2.4 DD Maxxis Minion(front) & WTB Judge 2.4(rear) are lasting me just fine on HOT rocky,dusty hard pack and steep rock alongside grip 🌵🍮😎🌵but excellent Vid the Guys are funny and i will try some of those other brands out but i like thick casing coz sharp rocks out here in Arizona🌵😎🇺🇸.
I'm currently experimenting with Vittoria Martello 2.8's front and rear and probably run a Bombillini 3.0 on the front (Have a 650b+ Rigid trail/touring single-speed). I prefer reliability and grip over light weight; hate 'suprises' on the trail. Do have to be more conservative on high-speed asphalt descents as one does with knobbies, and will never set any speed records vs. the geared or road set obviously.
I had a vigilante on my Pivot and it was the best front tire I ever had. Running Vittoria Martello F&R now and they are pretty good here in the Northeast. Probably will switch to vigilante again once the Vittoria wears out. I hear continental kaiser are pretty badass too.
I love the magic mary but its usually mud or loam here also had the vigilante and dhf and they were great so basically any aggressive tyre with loads o grip n doest get shredded by rocks is cool
The light/high grip might be ok, but I concur with uk based mtb mag tyre tests for the tough/fast...super heavy and terrible wet/mud grip. Ok in dry pack...still heavy, really heavy for a trail/non dh casing
Im not a fan of the nobby nic in wet conditions (i have on F and R) but it rides well in dry hardpac, but maybe its the compound. I have the performance compound as opposed to the soft and apparently theres a bit of difference because of the compound im told. I've ordered the Magic Mary and Hans Dampf for winter conditions so hopefully they'll be alot better.
Solid vid as usual. I m thinking about trying the ethirteen combo trs semi slick. Any feedback on it ? It s for an Evil Calling. I m currently rolling the DHF 2.5 front and DHR II 2.4 rear.
I am having a really hard time deciding whether to put an Assegai or Minion DHF on the front of my MTB. San Antonio is generally dry with a lot of hard pack and rocks. I know the DHF probably rolls easier but if I'm going through dry river beds with different sized rocks, wouldn't the Assegai be slightly better? Please give me your opinions.
Seems to be most of people is riding using gravity only, is it really the case, need good grip during downhill but before start from top of the hill, I have to climb there, which tyre will not consume all my energy during uphill and give enough confidentiality during downhill ? Assegai and Magic Mary does not offer 27.5 with reasonable weight, so far I thing Nobby Nic will remain with me longer - super ground speed grip with 812 grams
Which tire would you pick? Let us know!
Onza tires
Looks like you forgot the Hans Dampf. The Nobby Nic is better suited as a rear tire paired with a Hans Dampf in front. The new Addix compound has better grip than the 1st gen. HD, which was already a pretty good front tire.
bouzouki2006 i have that current setup on my bike.
Hans dampf perfect all rounder for me. Nobby nics always wash out on the front. Never tried a maxxis.
I'm a High Roller II 3C Maxx Terra/EXO/TR in 2.4 kinda guy, its been a good balance of rolling/grip for me on the trails around Tampa, and I can tolerate some pavement runs to the bar.
Schwalbe magic Mary still my favorite.
I've got a bike with MM on front and a (even better mud-clearing) Der Baron on the rear. I really liked that combo but they haven't been on sale lately...
+1 for MM. Light and grippy.
Schwalbe muddy marry 2.5. Legendary.
Great intermediate mud tyre. Not great on dry hard pack, but u should swap tyres winter to summer...right tool for the job etc
I was surprised to find it was even getting a grip on ice while hill climbing.
"It's a placebo effect"
Me: Looking at my 2.2 Maxxis Ikons....... I'm gonna pretend these are 2.5 Minions from now on.
Well played 😂😂😂
Nope its not - wire casing Ikon washes out crazy after a month of riding
@@marcsee4072 r/wooooooosh
@@LuKaS2oo9 aha leave him off
Yes 2.2 ikon squad
W W C is the bestest ! I just purchased my tires from there and I got them in 2 days ! A few weeks later I got a funny email asking if I was satisfied with my purchase and I was like hellz yeah !! 2 days later I got some free stickers and and rad wwc bottle opener! THANKS!!! I'm still living that hardtail life so i went with ardent 2.4 front and ikon 2.35 rear and I'm pretty happy . I just think the dhf is to much for my trails in Louisiana.
Cheers fellows and keep the videos coming!
I'm rolling Maxxis High Roller 2's front(2.5) and back(2.4) on my 2019 Giant Trance Advanced 2 (full carbon frame and rims)
DHR 2 front Aggressor rear for me this summer. Really love this combo. Always interested in seeing what others are running though. I looked into the WTBs but they're heavier than the Maxxis and hard to get hold of here in New Zealand. As soon as Maxxis release a trail version of the Assegai I'm keen to try that for sure!
I ride the Specialized Butcher, GRID casing, 29x2.3" up front.
Originally DHF is for front and DHR rear. How can you say ‘we’ll never know’ now you know. But don’t let the F and R tell you what to do, do what works for you 😉
Schwalbe snakeskin casing I used in very very rocky South African conditions and never had slightedt sidewall issues. Its great trail casing.
"I only ride road." LOL!! That piano pause killed me!!!! bahahahahahahaha!! I also enjoy road...
Been running my vigilante (26x2.3) for a while now, I really like it in loamy, moist dirt and it’s good in the mud when it’s new.
Continental Der Kaiser 2.4 still takes the cake for me- traction and best durability.
The Black Chili Compound is still king.
I'm probably in the minority here, but I'm running Butcher in the front 2.6 front. It came with the bike, and is honestly a good tire. When these wear our I'll probably go back to my old combo of DHF front/Aggressor Rear
I run Hans Dampf front and rear cos I dont know what I’m doing 😅
I don't think you can go too wrong with a "jack of all trades" tire like that!?!? ;)
John Davis Yep, guess I was lucky to pick it up first, did my research after I bought it and I was like damn, I have good sense for this shit. There was like 20 something choices and I happen to pick up the all-rounder, good tires for beginners. No complaints, they look good too!
I've ran it up front and found it slid around on loose stones/dust on top of a hard surface. It's a good fast predictable rear tyre but for the front it slides too easy in my opinion
Michael Stewart yea I can see that happening due to the knob pattern, kinda more like in the “fast-rolling” side of things than grippy, but it hasnt happen to me so far, I have 27.5x2.35. To be fair though It happened to me on a maxxis tire(for got the model) specially on areas where the concrete pavement ends at the start of a trail.
The Hans Dampf hasn't been good to me. Not much grab in loose cornering.
All about those WTB Vigilante 2.3!!!!!!!!!!!!
My favorite Front tire (so far) is the DHR 2. For the same reasons that Jeff said, I like it because of it's incredible grip, light weight, and reasonably fast rolling tread pattern. The only time you'll notice this tire rolling slow is if you're running flat XC stuff. Earlier this year I put a 2.5 aggressor on the front to try something different. Their grip is almost the same, but I'm surprised how the DHR feels like it rolls ALMOST as well as the aggressor. When I switched to the aggressor, I kept the old DHR as a spare/backup because I liked it so much.... that's the first time I've ever saved a used tire.
its a REAR tire ! DH RRRRRR
@@pizzagorgonzola it's MYYYYYY BIIIIIIIKE! Whateva! I do what i want!
vittoria Martello is my go to, works for front and rear
Currently running the WTB Judge 2.4 front and rear. Previously had a 2.5 Vigilante front, with either a Judge 2.4 or Trail Boss 2.4 rear. Judge is a beast of a tire, super traction and tough as hell.
I was curious about running the judge as a front tire. With this comment, and the fact that a lot of people run DHRs in the front, I think I'll give it go.
@@skullsroad3642 Hey if the man himself and WTB legend Mark Weir runs it front and rear, I'm sold.
Had Schwalbe tires. Worked well, performance wise, but boy do they wear quickly. Have Maxxis tires now. DHF has lasted for a year with very little wear. Aggressor on the back. Some wear over a year of riding. Could probably get another 6 months out of them.
Vigilantes
I would love to try some DHF or DHR never tried them and keep hearing about them. Im running some Geax Gatos which are great in the mud but I do not like them on dryer stuff.
Dhf 2.5 front and rear on both my ht and fs, love it and simplifies having stock of tyres for both my bikes..
You guys are awesome at making these videos 👏🏼 👏🏼 2.5 DHF
I am a WTB lover since one year ago, i put a CONVICT 2.5 and this give a extre confidence level on the trail ... the other one maybe could be the MICHELIN ENDURO FRONT.
Love the DHF, but currently running a Bontrager SE5 2.6 and it has a ton of grip.
Right now running Vittoria Goma TNT 27.5 x 2.4 on F and R. Have yet to try minoins but like the Goma a lot more than the Schwalbe's they replaced!
Probably the case if schwalbe 'performance' compound (terrible)...HAS to be new addix compounds which are amazing or nothing...will be another ( big) step up again next time u need tyres. Or maxxis 3c compounds also big step up again...really..
Hey Jeff for my tires I like to run the High Roller 2.4 front and rear and I have tried the DHF and DHR for the front but I always go back to the High Roller!!
Same here, great all-around tire 365days!
Y'all crack me up. I've been running a DHF and Aggressor, just put new ones on but now I'm thinking I might switch it up after watching this video. Try something different for a change. The Vigilante is sure getting a lot of love. I live in AZ where we pretty much have loose over hard or loose over looser and lots of big rocks so I'm also curious to try out the Assegai.
what are you running now? also have loose over hard and just got an agressor for rear but still trying to decide front. So Cal riding here so close to AZ
Been running Conti DerBarron up front and MountainKing up back and i'm loving them.
apex sidewalls up front? Been considering the trail king II up front with either mountain king or cross king in the back but it seems weird to have heavy apex casing up front and not in the rear...
For mostly hard pack clay, 2.5 DHF in maxxterra and 2.3 (rear) aggressor in dual compound. For steep, techy, dry, and loose: 2.5 DHF in maxxterra and 2.4 (rear) HR2 in single compound (they came on my bike). Going to try out a 2.5 Assegai maxxterra and 2.3 (rear) DHR2 in DD/maxxterra for this summer as the rear tire squirm on an EXO casing isn't the best. That was really specific I know lol. Cheers and happy trails all.
Highroller front and rear baby!
New kenda 2019 hellcat is a great winter/mud.intermediate tyre, light, vvv grippy in wet roots and mud and great value... a turn around for kenda who have not made good tyres for a while, now make one of the v best winter trail intermediates...
Jeff! I just ordered a set of Schwables. Get ready to hand deliver to me 🎉 I kid I kid!!! Wish I could afford that option tho!!
Man you guys have a good thing going! 2.5 Hi Roller II 👍🏻
This video was awesome! Nice work guys.
DHR as a Front Tire? Never thought about that. And I'll give it a try for sure!!! just for the idea, watching your video worth it! Had no idea to what I could pair a Dissector with, now I have
I love Maxxis HR II 3c exo in front and Aggressor or Minion SS in DD case on rear. Works wonders.
I’ve had the Nobby Nic 2.35 Front and back because that’s what came on my bike. I’ve had a couple of washouts when cornering hard so I’m going to be trying a Magic Mary on the front. I maybe should’ve reduced my tire pressure from 25 psi to 22 first, but I still think it’s a good move. Only time will tell.
Matthew King I have the magic Mary on the front and it is great
Jim Toffo Great! I like the NN lots for speed and weight but I’m looking forward to trying this.
Nobby nics are becoming famous for washing out
Had the same experience too, I now have the High Roller II and work out great
Right now DHF 2.5s EXO for NW riding (mixed conditions roots and rocks and often wet) and it's a great all round tire. rolls well, and grips super well. I don't have a huge sample size though - I rode Nevegals for years on my old trail bike and really liked them after riding Tomac DH 2.3s f/r for a long time on my hardtail, which I also liked. back to the present - I'd happily roll a DHRII front and rear - did so on a 27.5 but I have a 29er now (Instinct BC Ed.). but at the end of the day... I just ordered an Assegai 2.5 EXO+ for this winter and perhaps beyond and I'm looking forward to the schlarping to come. Will report back, if I remember I left this hanging chad...
I'm currently running Nobby Nic's Front and Rear and I'm loving it🤙🤘
Bontrager XR2 because that’s what came with my bike but I’m gonna need new tires eventually.
Nobby Nic in older softer Trailstar compound was amazing dry weather (for enduro use, usually XC riders consider it wet weather tire). And now they make them only in Speedgrip compound so you need to go for Hans Dampf if you want softer compound. And I just don't get Hans Dampf, there are similar tires that work better in front, there are similar tires that work better in rear and in different weather conditions, even among other Schwalbe tires. I know, German "Hans Dampf" means "Jack of all trades", well, it seems it is really jack of all trades while master of none.
Lots of love and love to learn things like this
Continental - Der Baron front n rear, and for extra dry conditions Der Keiser's
I tried a kaiser 2.4 out front for awhile. HEAVY, but IT GOT GRIP!
I love these tire comparison videos. Keep up the great work! Plenty of parts on my bike from your shop :)
Thank you for the support!
Right now running Onza Ibex front and rear. Faster rolling than a pair of DHF's or e*thirteens and due to their more rounded shape in compared to those other options I find the grip to be more predictable as you lean them over. They also do better than those other options in muddy conditions
2.35 Magic Mary (Orange- soft) on one bike, 2.2 Trail King on the front of the groms bike.
Have used a 2.35 Hans Dampf upfront in the past - was OK (better on the rear IMO).
Contemplating a 2.5wt DHF or 2.4wt DHR II for the front of our new build (see what all the maxxis fuss is about).
Not so much for Enduro but the new 2.4 Conti Trail King is a pretty killer front trail tire.
I too enjoy the Trail king, and the xtrail. I feel like I just watched a commercial for maxxis tires
@@MadMedeiros
Weird question. When you buy a mountain bike tire online do you get one or two? The price of the one I want is 100 aud.
@@MadMedeiros what kind of trails do you ride? I've been considering this setup. Currently on DHF (front) / DHR2 (rear), looking for something faster rolling
Nobby Nic 2.35 front for the trailbike. Not super durable, but under 700 grams and rolls fast with decent traction.
DHR 2 front and rear (stock), rides hard packed, soft dirt and mud with lots of rocks and roots. Both tyres run great, but I'm looking more grip up front for confidence when the trail gets hairy
Bontrager XR5 Team Issue 2.6 on 160mm FS 29er... under 1000g, 66mm lug to lug.
Specialized Butcher Grid Gripton 2.6 on 140mm AM HT 29er... reportedly under 1000g, best front tyre at shedding mud I've used.
Michelin Wild Enduro!
That is such a coincidence I just tore my front tyre on a ride today and am looking from a new one😂
Here in norway where trails most of the time wet, on rocks, roots and some mud, for me works best Magic marrys super soft, or E13 TRSr tires.
I just bought a 2.6 Forekaster for the front, 2.6 Rekon rear. Hope it’s not a slide fest.
How did it go? I bet you begging for a faster rear tire now
I have the specialized eliminator grid 2.6 front/rear and they've been good to me!
I run Nick on the front of my XC bike. Sometimes I feel it is too slow and overly aggressive until I hit a loose spot and think glad the Nick is up front. Any nobby front tire with decent rolling resistance should work well as a Front. Really depends on your terrain. With looser rocks and loose over hard, a nobby front tire with some channeling in the tire profile should provide good grip and cornering. the smaller the nobs and the channels, the faster the tire but also provide less cornering traction typically. If all you ride is hard pack and gravel, smaller nobs and thinner tread patterns are fine for front and back tires. Otherwise a bit more care is needed to selecting the best tires for the job.
I run Schwalbe Wicked Will 2.35 DH EVO Vertstar front and Maxxis DHR II 2.30 EXO TL - great mix IMHO .
I love the Schwalbe Fat Albert Front
Awesome video as usually.Now make a video about the strongest brake system on the market.It would be really interesting.👍
About to try Shorty front, DHF (2.6) rear for UK wet winter riding on The Ridgeway.
Vigilante 2.5 it's a bit heavy with the sidewalls being so sturdy but I seem to slash sidewalls too often. Plus I love the soft compound the grip is awesome
I had fast compound, terrible wet grip...seriously, try an schwalbe addix soft.or maxxis 3c compound...or 2019 kenda hellcat...they will leave the wtb soft in the shade wet /mud grip wise
Very heavy...0.5kg per tyre more than maxxis/schwalbe tyres.
The huge and aggressive tread pattern on those maxxis just make your bike look so robust and look great.
The Minion is brilliant with mud, collecting it that is unfortunately. The amount of times I've had to carry my bike 😧
Just got a bike in the face this wknd , minion in mud = wash out n over bars !
Continental der baron projekt front n rear lol no fuss tons of grip not to bothered about rolling resistance but doesn’t actually seem to bad at all
Continental der Baron Projekt! One of the best tires i have ever ridden.
My secondary Bike, 29’er HT has a Minion DHF 2.3, and my nr.1 Bike is a 27.5 fully, where i have the Highroller II 2.4. Might be the difference in bike type, or that i have ridden the Highroller most, but the Highroller is my clear favorite. Dont really get along with the Minion.
Schwalbe Super Moto-X, for Hardcore Mode ! Just kidding, I'm using a DHF at the moment :)
My Cannondale Habit eBike came with Maxxis Rekons front and rear, I like the rear but as a front tire the Rekon tends to slide out a bit here in southern Utah - unless you are on slick rock, in that case they are awesome.
Magic Mary 2.35 ( the Orange stripe compound) because we get dry and wet days any time of year.
Vigilante 2.3 front and back on my Bronson C 650b. Thinking about putting a 2.4 Vigilante on the front not sure about the rear. Maybe a Trail Boss or just run a 2.3 Vigilante. Still thinking this one out.
Magic Mary, then Vigilante. Not a big fan of the DHR for a rear. Although I haven't tried the DHR for a front or the DHF for a front either. Might try have to try it.
2.4 DD Maxxis Minion(front) & WTB Judge 2.4(rear) are lasting me just fine on HOT rocky,dusty hard pack and steep rock alongside grip 🌵🍮😎🌵but excellent Vid the Guys are funny and i will try some of those other brands out but i like thick casing coz sharp rocks out here in Arizona🌵😎🇺🇸.
Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.8 up front. 2.4 Continental Mountain king in the rear. 27.5.
Maxxis high roller 2
I'm currently experimenting with Vittoria Martello 2.8's front and rear and probably run a Bombillini 3.0 on the front (Have a 650b+ Rigid trail/touring single-speed). I prefer reliability and grip over light weight; hate 'suprises' on the trail. Do have to be more conservative on high-speed asphalt descents as one does with knobbies, and will never set any speed records vs. the geared or road set obviously.
6 seconds in and already Liked for the kazoo solo
New butcher grid 2.8! In front, one tire too rule them all and works great here i sweden
DHF. Uncompromising traction on my local trails. Feels light and responsive for a trail/enduro oriented tire. Never had a flat with them.
Loving the Forekaster front/Ikon rear, works better than anything at a decent weight
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the NobbyNic up front in the loose and dry AZ desert.
I had a vigilante on my Pivot and it was the best front tire I ever had. Running Vittoria Martello F&R now and they are pretty good here in the Northeast. Probably will switch to vigilante again once the Vittoria wears out. I hear continental kaiser are pretty badass too.
I love the magic mary but its usually mud or loam here also had the vigilante and dhf and they were great so basically any aggressive tyre with loads o grip n doest get shredded by rocks is cool
The DHF 29x3.0 seems to be treating me right in this sugar sand hell we call Florida.
Hmmmmm... Time to try WTB Vigilante maybe? 🤔
The light/high grip might be ok, but I concur with uk based mtb mag tyre tests for the tough/fast...super heavy and terrible wet/mud grip. Ok in dry pack...still heavy, really heavy for a trail/non dh casing
Im not a fan of the nobby nic in wet conditions (i have on F and R) but it rides well in dry hardpac, but maybe its the compound. I have the performance compound as opposed to the soft and apparently theres a bit of difference because of the compound im told. I've ordered the Magic Mary and Hans Dampf for winter conditions so hopefully they'll be alot better.
Solid vid as usual. I m thinking about trying the ethirteen combo trs semi slick. Any feedback on it ? It s for an Evil Calling. I m currently rolling the DHF 2.5 front and DHR II 2.4 rear.
That tire is sweet and works well for more XC style riding, it is a little slippery when climbing on loose dirt but still a solid tire.
Love the comedy edge to your videos. Keep up the outstanding job 😉👍🏾
Thank you for the kind words!
DHF 2.5, but I've been wanting to try some WTB tires for a while now.
12:00 Eats grease pizza... rubs remaining grease into Dominic.
Going to try out 2.5 Assegai up front with 2.6 DHRII rear.
That's my plan for a new front tire next time.
Have you guys ever considered Continental tyres? The Baron and Kaiser would have been two interesting additions to this list.
For western pa. What would you use. Maxxis dhr2 front and rear. Or magic marry front. New hans dampf rear ?
I run Michelin wild gum endure, so far the best tyre I have run.
Magic Mary Addix. Like tipping on your toes but with really long nails that grabs everything and launches heavy items on your shins.
I love big Al answer ..... I only ride road!
I am having a really hard time deciding whether to put an Assegai or Minion DHF on the front of my MTB. San Antonio is generally dry with a lot of hard pack and rocks. I know the DHF probably rolls easier but if I'm going through dry river beds with different sized rocks, wouldn't the Assegai be slightly better? Please give me your opinions.
Continental tyres i like the most because they have a lot of grip
They also blow up on the trails
Hans Dampf front and rear because it's impossible to install in the wrong direction :)
(They're not directional)
Seems to be most of people is riding using gravity only, is it really the case, need good grip during downhill but before start from top of the hill, I have to climb there, which tyre will not consume all my energy during uphill and give enough confidentiality during downhill ?
Assegai and Magic Mary does not offer 27.5 with reasonable weight, so far I thing Nobby Nic will remain with me longer - super ground speed grip with 812 grams
Do you have a video for XC tires, by chance? if not what it's your recommendation for a 29er XC hardtail?
Continental Xking Raceking. Awesome. Light. Grippy. Really fast.