2.2 tires

[Trout74]

LBS said everyone runs29" X 2.2 tires on the trails here. Are these too Narrow for the Levo?

 

[Mcharza]

In my opinion, 2.2 is too narrow. 2.5 WT or 2.6 is better. But if you only ride tarmac or fire roads, then it's a different story

 

[miPbiP]

that's an XC width and you'll get a very square profile on the 29mm ID rims. you're also starting to squander the benefits of having a motor to assist you... which is you can build the bike burlier than if you were pedalling it.

 

[Trout74]

that's an XC width and you'll get a very square profile on the 29mm ID rims. you're also starting to squander the benefits of having a motor to assist you... which is you can build the bike burlier than if you were pedalling it.

yeah i was wondering if that was the case. So 2.5 - 2.6 is what I really want?

 

[Mcharza]

yeah i was wondering if that was the case. So 2.5 - 2.6 is what I really want?

Yes, it would be better. Check Schwalbe Magic Mary soft 2.6 to the front and rear Maxxis DHR II 2.6. It has been a good combination. Or maybe Schwalbe Hans Damph 2.6 rear

 

[steve_sordy]

Take a look at these:
29x2.5" Maxxis High Roller II 3C WT Maxx Terra EXO TR (weight 1016gm)

Brilliant tyre front or rear (I have it on both ends, much, much better than the Maxxis Rekon 2.6" the bike came with originally.

 

[Mcharza]

And read this thread What tyres? The Ultimate Tyre Thread - EMTB Forums

 

[Rich-Baillon]

Maxxis Assegai front and aggressor rear both 2.5 WT and tubeless.

 

[miPbiP]

yeah i was wondering if that was the case. So 2.5 - 2.6 is what I really want?

did it not come with 2.6 Butchers? They're OK for general trail riding.

 

[Trout74]

did it not come with 2.6 Butchers? They're OK for general trail riding.

It did, I decided to keep them for a while. Thank you!

 

[Gary]

They're just tyres.

2.2s used to win DH world cups.
The tracks were actually gnarlier back then too

Emtbs don't need wider or stronger tyres. clumsy people and absolute pinners do.

 

[miPbiP]

Emtbs don't need wider or stronger tyres. clumsy people and absolute pinners do.

busted.

 

[Trout74]

Just finished 10 miles on dry loose dirt and hard pack and these stock tires are just fine. It’s just super freaking fun, I love it!!

 

[Rusty]

They're just tyres.

2.2s used to win DH world cups.
The tracks were actually gnarlier back then too

Emtbs don't need wider or stronger tyres. clumsy people and absolute pinners do.

When I was a young, budding motocrosser my dad had 2 sayings ...
"Pin it to win it" and "If you don't crash occasionally you are not going fast enough"

 

[miPbiP]

"If you don't crash occasionally you are not going fast enough"

I have tested this theory extensively and have a library of x-rays to back it up. No more.

(Actually, a major component of being a successful athlete is not getting injured).

 

[Rich-Baillon]

They're just tyres.

2.2s used to win DH world cups.
The tracks were actually gnarlier back then too

Emtbs don't need wider or stronger tyres. clumsy people and absolute pinners do.

And world champions now days ?

 

[khorn]

During the wet muddy Danish winter I run narrow tires on my Levo. A narrow tire have a better ability to dig into the mud and get grip whereas a wider tire will float on top and slide around. A 2.2 or 2.3 tire is perfectly ok on an emtb.

Karsten

 

[Zimmerframe]

clumsy people and absolute pinners do

This is just so me

At least I know I have the right tyres !

Rode my first FS bike briefly yesterday. Someone was kind enough to let me try their Capra (which was very brave with my crash record - measured in impacts per KM). It had those silly skinny street race tyres on (anything not a 27.5+) , ok, high rollers. The precision and directness was quite shocking, even in my inept hands. I think I prefer my big squidgy reality filters.

 

[steve_sordy]

...............big squidgy reality filters.

Love it!