La riviere diable.. Mont Tremblant. I survived the bug feast...
I've been playing with different tires as of late. My Fuel EX comes with Bontrager XR4 Team Issue 2.4. I got some XR4s in a 2.6. First put them front and back, then did one of our big climbs yesterday and decided it was a big fat NOPE for the rear-I felt like I was riding in molasses. I really liked the cornering security I felt with the 2.6 up front, however. I'm going to put the 2.4 back on the back and run the pressure a tad lower than I have been.
On that note, for a 2.4 and 2.6 tire with a 130 pound rider, what pressure would you folks run? Particularly on the big chunky rocks that we encounter at Snowbasin? (Think, big, sharp baby heads, sometimes elephant heads, with some loose thrown in for good measure?) I want to run them as low as I can without killing my carbon wheels, because that extra squish and grip really helps me. I've been hearing I could go as low as 13 in the front. I ran them at 14 yesterday.
If I run 19, I'm bouncing off the rocks like a ping pong ball. Unfortunately, adjusting rebound can only do so much. We have a special kind of rock gardens here.14 sounds really low, but if it’s working for you... As a point of reference my daughter weighs the same and is running 20 psi in 3.5” DHFs.
If I run 19, I'm bouncing off the rocks like a ping pong ball. Unfortunately, adjusting rebound can only do so much. We have a special kind of rock gardens here.
Egads if my rim ever pings, I'm in trouble! I know it has happened in the past when I had aluminum wheels.Sounds like you found a good spot. I'd just look for those warning signs - the rim pinging off the ground, and squirmy sidewalls the air up appropriately. If you never feel either, drop a pound until you do - then go back up.
What in the actual? Was that some kind of promotional video, or someone goofing off with a promotional video?I want a bike that farts as hard as I do.
That’s what I do most of the time, especially if I begin on pavement or smooth dirt. 30lbs on the initial climb, then 20lbs the rest of the day.I've actually contemplated climbing with more pressure, then releasing some for the descent
14 sounds really low, but if it’s working for you... As a point of reference my daughter weighs the same and is running 20 psi in 3.5” DHFs.
It'll definitely help while climbing chunky stuff, but on smooth stuff? I have my doubts and my legs sure felt like they were working extra hard, and I was really wishing for a 30t or 28t chain ring on the climb on Sunday. On the downhill, no doubt it helps, especially with the confidence. But I'm definitely skeptical that the 2.6s don't create unnecessary drag on climbs, particularly smoother climbs. Although, I also tapped out on a climb that I normally make BARELY. I made it about 30 feet from the top. I felt like I was riding in molasses with the 2.6s running at 16 psi.the lower the psi, to the amount you dont squirm or bottom out, the faster you will roll. its been proven over and over.....
since I can't ride, I loaned my yeti with 2.6 Maxxis reckons to my friend who races in local competitions, I lowered his psi to 17 front/18 rear to start, on his first ride he set almost all new PR's first his climb up and blew his times away on the down, he was coming off his bike with 2.35's and psi's of 25/27. he was amazed how much faster the bike rolled, especially over rocks/roots
Look at her go! So fun watching the kiddos blossom.Here's a couple of pictures from the Poconos home of rocks, roots and rhododendrons. We managed to avoid all of the poison ivy and ticks (I think) and sometimes were surrounded by the sweet smell of honeysuckle. We pre-rode on Saturday then I stepped aside as the kids raced on Sunday. Fun course in a surprising place at the end of a cup de sac in Stroudsburg, PA. After a few hours of racing the kid had a new jersey and some other swag. What I think she liked more was this japanese food truck! It was delicious. After that we ran amok in a fireworks outlet (the guy in front of us spent $4500 in there!). View attachment 75980 View attachment 75981 View attachment 75982 View attachment 75985 View attachment 75986
Erik, 3.5’s? Did you mean 2.5”?
On that note, for a 2.4 and 2.6 tire with a 130 pound rider, what pressure would you folks run? Particularly on the big chunky rocks that we encounter at Snowbasin? (Think, big, sharp baby heads, sometimes elephant heads, with some loose thrown in for good measure?) I want to run them as low as I can without killing my carbon wheels, because that extra squish and grip really helps me. I've been hearing I could go as low as 13 in the front. I ran them at 14 yesterday.
try them at 16-18.....
...and of course, the accuracy of your pump . most hand pumps are widely inaccurate.