All rounder 2.6 27.5 tyre around 800grams?
Discussion
I happen to currently have 4 tyres in the garage, all practically new:
Maxxis 2.8 Rekon
Maxxis 2.8 High Roller II
Maxxis DHR II 2.6
Maxxis DHF 2.6
I am looking for something a little less aggressive than those 2.6 above, something perhaps a little lighter but crucially less draggy. The 2.8 Rekon is exactly that but not too keen on 2.8 particularly switching back to a 30mm internal rim.
Shall I just get a 2.6 Rekon for the rear?
And if so, what do you recommend for the front?
This is not for winter riding, only resuming in April or so. Bike is a Commy META HT with a boost Lyrik.
I also have x2 Rimpac inserts but never used inserts? Are they useful?
Maxxis 2.8 Rekon
Maxxis 2.8 High Roller II
Maxxis DHR II 2.6
Maxxis DHF 2.6
I am looking for something a little less aggressive than those 2.6 above, something perhaps a little lighter but crucially less draggy. The 2.8 Rekon is exactly that but not too keen on 2.8 particularly switching back to a 30mm internal rim.
Shall I just get a 2.6 Rekon for the rear?
And if so, what do you recommend for the front?
This is not for winter riding, only resuming in April or so. Bike is a Commy META HT with a boost Lyrik.
I also have x2 Rimpac inserts but never used inserts? Are they useful?
DHR/DHF is a classic combination. I ride them May to September & switch to an Assegai on the front for winter. Works for me. You probably wnat a less grippy back tyre in general, something like Tough Toms spring to mind. Maybe the new Contis Kryptotal or Xynotal might be worth a look although I've heard negative things around thin sidewalls on those.
As for insert, they're handy if you ride somewhere where they're handy! My local is the South downs, lots of flint & thorns, never felt the need for them & generally ride puncture free all year with just tubeless. Pain in the arse to install too.
As for insert, they're handy if you ride somewhere where they're handy! My local is the South downs, lots of flint & thorns, never felt the need for them & generally ride puncture free all year with just tubeless. Pain in the arse to install too.
Thank you so much. I am on the Downs too, Steyning Bike Park is just 20mn ride from me.
Thanks for the tips. I think you're right I am going to keep one of the 2.6 DH for the front and will experiment at the back but I quite like matching brands so at around £30 the 2.6 Rekon might just be ideal.
I never needed an insert so will probably ditch it.
Thanks for the tips. I think you're right I am going to keep one of the 2.6 DH for the front and will experiment at the back but I quite like matching brands so at around £30 the 2.6 Rekon might just be ideal.
I never needed an insert so will probably ditch it.
How about that! My first climb is usually Chanctonbury or Cissbury, I wonder if we've ever waved at each other 
I missed that you already have the inserts. Not poo-pooing them, they're the sort of thing that won't hurt & if the worst happens, will help you avoid the walk of shame - maybe get Southdowns to fit them though, they're awkward to say the least.
I missed that you already have the inserts. Not poo-pooing them, they're the sort of thing that won't hurt & if the worst happens, will help you avoid the walk of shame - maybe get Southdowns to fit them though, they're awkward to say the least.
President Merkin said:
How about that! My first climb is usually Chanctonbury or Cissbury, I wonder if we've ever waved at each other
I missed that you already have the inserts. Not poo-pooing them, they're the sort of thing that won't hurt & if the worst happens, will help you avoid the walk of shame - maybe get Southdowns to fit them though, they're awkward to say the least.
Amazing. I am in Findon, so you must pretty local too.I missed that you already have the inserts. Not poo-pooing them, they're the sort of thing that won't hurt & if the worst happens, will help you avoid the walk of shame - maybe get Southdowns to fit them though, they're awkward to say the least.
So I just bought some pristine Hunt V2 Trail wide off ebay to finish off my current ht project, mostly because they came with Torque Caps and they were good value at £270 landed, including the x2 2.6 Maxxis and the 2 inserts, hence my question. I wouldn't have even thought about inserts and I'll probably sell them on.
Happy to have a ride when the weather turns if you like, probably in June.
I have no idea what is best suited to your local trails, which is always a big factor.
But I've been enjoying the change to faster-rolling rubber on my trail hardtail recently - Specialized Ground Control front / Fast-Trak rear both in 29x2.6, so getting the benefits of a fast tread pattern without losing the float of a high volume tyre. I'll probably swap back to something with more bite when winter rolls around again though (summer here now), maybe swap the GC to the rear and put a Dissector back on the front.
I've always found DHF/DHR2 rather draggy, slow-rolling tyres, your regular rides have to be pretty downhill-focussed (with loose/soft surfaces for them to bite into) to be worth the compromise in my opinion.
If more of your riding is on flatter/undulating or more hard-packed trails (rather than steep & soft) then you might find that a faster rolling less chunky tyre is more fun more of the time. I've been enjoying the feel of carrying more speed with less effort, sense of acceleration when pedalling etc.
Dissectors are a pretty good all-rounder, not far off the DHF/DHR2 for corner grip but much less rolling drag, at the expense of less braking traction. More or less like having DHR2 side knobs with Rekon centre tread. Dissector front/Rekon rear would be a good all-rounder combo.
My current combo is probably equivalent of Rekon front with Ikon or Rekon Race rear.
But I've been enjoying the change to faster-rolling rubber on my trail hardtail recently - Specialized Ground Control front / Fast-Trak rear both in 29x2.6, so getting the benefits of a fast tread pattern without losing the float of a high volume tyre. I'll probably swap back to something with more bite when winter rolls around again though (summer here now), maybe swap the GC to the rear and put a Dissector back on the front.
I've always found DHF/DHR2 rather draggy, slow-rolling tyres, your regular rides have to be pretty downhill-focussed (with loose/soft surfaces for them to bite into) to be worth the compromise in my opinion.
If more of your riding is on flatter/undulating or more hard-packed trails (rather than steep & soft) then you might find that a faster rolling less chunky tyre is more fun more of the time. I've been enjoying the feel of carrying more speed with less effort, sense of acceleration when pedalling etc.
Dissectors are a pretty good all-rounder, not far off the DHF/DHR2 for corner grip but much less rolling drag, at the expense of less braking traction. More or less like having DHR2 side knobs with Rekon centre tread. Dissector front/Rekon rear would be a good all-rounder combo.
My current combo is probably equivalent of Rekon front with Ikon or Rekon Race rear.
Edited by GravelBen on Sunday 27th November 23:27
Cheers Ben. Local trails are quite varied but I am a fair weather rider so I am now quite tempted to put my 2.8 Rekon at the front and to buy a 2.6 Rekon for the rear, they are only £32 at CRC.
Perhaps a bit sketchy on roots but I should be able to run them quite low at the front... and use the insert
Perhaps a bit sketchy on roots but I should be able to run them quite low at the front... and use the insert
Edited by nickfrog on Monday 28th November 10:05
nickfrog said:
Amazing. I am in Findon, so you must pretty local too.
Salvington way. Usually schlep up Mill lane to Long Furlong if we're heading Amberley way, or over the gallops if it's Cissbury. Quite often get tempted by Roger's lane descent to the garden centre. I think I'm somewhere in the top 15 for that one but we've all gone a bit frilly knickers on the downhill runs now the weather's turned. Chalk & rain is a bit crappy no matter what tyres you're running!President Merkin said:
Salvington way. Usually schlep up Mill lane to Long Furlong if we're heading Amberley way, or over the gallops if it's Cissbury. Quite often get tempted by Roger's lane descent to the garden centre. I think I'm somewhere in the top 15 for that one but we've all gone a bit frilly knickers on the downhill runs now the weather's turned. Chalk & rain is a bit crappy no matter what tyres you're running!
Yes wet chalk can be quite literally like ice around here. I don't enjoy riding in the wet anymore although Peaslake is OK, it drains well.Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff