What tyres? The Ultimate Tyre Thread

[Loamranger]

Dissector is a very good rear tyre, but not in muddy conditions. It's also fast rolling and corner well

Thanks. Dissector for rear only then? What fast rolling tyre would match it on the front?

 

[1oldfart]

Thanks. Dissector for rear only then? What fast rolling tyre would match it on the front?

Maybe the NobbyNic for front.

 

[RustyIron]

Anyone with experience with Dissector front and rear? For second wheelset to experience different tyres.

Yes, I'm running the Dissector both front and rear on my Ibis Mojo HD3.

Previously on that bike I was running DHF's, and before that Nobby Nic's.

 

[Loamranger]

Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance are the faster rolling hardpack tyres in the new Continental range. Anyone tried?

 

[Loamranger]

Yes, I'm running the Dissector both front and rear on my Ibis Mojo HD3.

Previously on that bike I was running DHF's, and before that Nobby Nic's.

Thoughts? Do they roll better than the others?

What compound/sidewalls are yours?

 

[1oldfart]

Yes, I'm running the Dissector both front and rear on my Ibis Mojo HD3.

Previously on that bike I was running DHF's, and before that Nobby Nic's.

I just started using 2 DHF and the Nobby Nics might be next if i can find some.
Mainly i do XC and trails. Should i stick to DHF?

 

[Tubby G]

Thoughts? Do they roll better than the others?

I’ve got a Dissector up front with a DHR II rear and mainly been riding in dry loam or hard pack and they’ve been a great combo

 

[Tubby G]

Continental Xynotal Trail Endurance are the faster rolling hardpack tyres in the new Continental range. Anyone tried?

I also fancy trying out the Kryptonal / Xynotal combo for my next set of rubber so interested to hear some feedback

 

[Loamranger]

I also fancy trying out the Kryptonal / Xynotal combo for my next set of rubber so interested to hear some feedback

What compound/sidewalls are you thinking of using? What is the Dissector/DHR2 compound/sidewalls?

 

[Tubby G]

What compound/sidewalls are you thinking of using?

Probably the soft enduro Kryptonal up front for grip, and the trail enduro Xytonal on the rear for faster rolling

 

[Loamranger]

Probably the soft enduro Kryptonal up front for grip, and the trail enduro Xytonal on the rear for faster rolling

In 2.4 or 2.6 front?

 

[Tubby G]

In 2.4 or 2.6 front?

Not sure what sizes the Conti’s come in but I prefer 2.4 front. 2.3 rear

 

[Tubby G]

Not sure what sizes the Conti’s come in but I prefer 2.4 front. 2.3 rear

Just found this online

 

[Loamranger]

I just started using 2 DHF and the Nobby Nics might be next if i can find some.
Mainly i do XC and trails. Should i stick to DHF?

I’ve never tried double DHF but DHF front and DHR2 rear would roll better, I’ve used that classic combo and it’s hard to beat as an all round set up. Perhaps consider DHF front and Dissector rear, that’s definitely more roll.

 

[Loamranger]

Hydrotol is super aggressive mud tyre with soft knobs.

 

[Tubby G]

I just started using 2 DHF and the Nobby Nics might be next if i can find some.
Mainly i do XC and trails. Should i stick to DHF?

I recently gave up on a Nobby Nic I had on the rear of my full fat

It had zero grip when climbing in wet conditions, but I bought it to be a cheap minimum-grip slidey rear tyre. It kept burping though, and finally blew off the rim when landing a fairly moderate rock drop, and wouldn’t seat itself back on the rim

 

[RustyIron]

Thoughts? Do they roll better than the others?

What compound/sidewalls are yours?

I'm currently running 3C MaxxTerra EXO on that bike. I'll always go for MaxxTerra, so I can get a few more miles out of them.

The Dissectors give me better rolling than DHF's, but I think they're a little slower rolling than Nobby Nic's. The Dissectors provide better cornering, braking, and handling.

I'm in Socal, so there's a lot of rock, and virtually no mud. Loose over hard is the biggest challenge, and these tires do fine under those conditions.

 

[Tubby G]

What is the Dissector/DHR2 compound/sidewalls?

Both Maxx Terra Exo+

 

[Mcharza]

Thanks. Dissector for rear only then? What fast rolling tyre would match it on the front?

Yes, rear only and MaxTerra compound, Exo+ 2.4 WT. I have Specialized Butcher 2.3 T9 front and Maxxis DHF MaxTerra or MaxGrip is also very good.

 

[Loamranger]

Probably the soft enduro Kryptonal up front for grip, and the trail enduro Xytonal on the rear for faster rolling

Sounds like a good plan. Is Kryptotal like Assegai and Xynotal like Dissector or Rekon perhaps?

 

[Tubby G]

Sounds like a good plan. Is Kryptotal like Assegai and Xynotal like Dissector or Rekon perhaps?

I guess so. The Kryptonal also comes in front & rear options, so could just use those with a soft compound up front and trail / enduro on the rear

 

[Gary]

Although designed for similar use and conditions the Kryptotal's tread design is nothing like an Assegai's. And neither is the Xynotal's similar to a Dissector or Rekon
If you want a tyre that handles like an Assegai upfront and a dissector rear. Buy those actual tyres.
I'd struggle to comprehend why anyone would even consider using a tyre like a Rekon in conjunction with an Assegai. And I absolutely love a semi slick rear paired with a DHF or DHRII upfront

 

[Tubby G]

Although designed for similar use and conditions the Kryptotal's tread design is nothing like an Assegai's. And neither is the Xynotal's similar to a Dissector or Rekon
If you want a tyre that handles like an Assegai upfront and a dissector rear. Buy those actual tyres.
I'd struggle to comprehend why anyone would even consider using a tyre like a Rekon in conjunction with an Assegai. And I absolutely love a semi slick rear paired with a DHF or DHRII upfront

I wouldn’t know the first thing about different tread patterns apart from what I can read online, so tend to compare tyres for use & conditions

Suppose I’m looking ahead for a good set of tyres for wet conditions. The price of Magic Mary’s / Assegai etc in a grippy compound seemed to reach sky high at the beginning of last winter whereas the Conti range are a more reasonable cost now. Don’t know much about the Kryptonals though and there’s not a lot of info online except the usual MBR reviews and the YouTube Conti sponsored riders’ channels. Don’t know anyone local that’s tried them yet either

 

[Loamranger]

I guess so. The Kryptonal also comes in front & rear options, so could just use those with a soft compound up front and trail / enduro on the rear

Yeh, not much out there in the way of reviews atm to help decide.

 

[Gazzaaitken]

Do you happen to know is that soft compound near to compound that Barons use?
Maybe i could try Kryptotal to front.

No idea on compound, just thought I would give it a try

 

[Loamranger]

First Ride Review: Continental Kryptotal Downhill Tires at Dan Atherton's Dyfi Bike Park

We rode the Continental Kryptotal 29" x 2.4" DH Casing SuperSoft Front and Rear Tires at Dyfi Bike Park on Dan Brown's Atherton Trail Bike

bikerumor.com

Seems that some prefer Kryptotal fronts at both ends.

 

[Gary]

It's quite common for DH bikes (and DH riders) to run the same tyres front and rear.

 

[Pezzar]

I can't be bothered to wade back through 60 odd pages of threads, so apologies if these have already been mentioned. My new Marin Alpine trail E2 was supposed to be shod with Maxxis, but due to another shortage they were fitted with the vee attack HPL and Crown gem instead. Initially disappointed I didn't get Maxxis, I've now ridden these tyres enough to tell you that they are a great combo, absolutely confidence inspiring and a lot cheaper than Maxxis.
Rate them so much I've bought a spare set for when these wear out. The pair cost me £76.

 

[Gazzaaitken]

Looks grippy, fitted the new Continental kryptotal 2.6, mounted on a 30mm rim, old tyre is a 2.6 ewild.
Went on easy, track pump to blow it up

 

[Loamranger]

@Gazzaaitken is that both ends and what compound/skin?