Kenevo and magic marys

[Mgbudd]

Hey,

Just thought I would share my thoughts after swapping to magic mary 2.6 tyres. All round bike feels so much better, grip is better all around, much more progressive when you are pushing and they begin to slip (trails still super dusty!).... The biggest difference I noticed though was just how much more agile the bike felt, much easier to adjust the direction and click the bike around.. 100% improvement in my opinion....

 

[Sparkydave]

What model/bead/compound have you gone for? How are you finding the rolling resistance on the rear?

 

[Mgbudd]

Went for these:

Schwalbe Magic Mary DH- Addix - U-Soft - Tyre Rigid

To be honest didn't really notice any extra rolling resistance, just lots more grip and confidence. Maybe I was just having a good day!

 

[drjarvis2003]

Went for these:

Schwalbe Magic Mary DH- Addix - U-Soft - Tyre Rigid

To be honest didn't really notice any extra rolling resistance, just lots more grip and confidence. Maybe I was just having a good day!

I have just ordered these from chainreaction, at 36 quid each, whilst they are still in stock.

 

[drjarvis2003]

Mgbudd, What bike are you riding and what were your previous tyres?

 

[Mgbudd]

Let us know your thoughts!!

 

[drjarvis2003]

Let us know your thoughts!!

Sorry, just read its a Kenevo. so only question is what were your previous tyres if they were not stock?

 

[Mgbudd]

2.8 butchers which were stock

 

[Topov]

I used to ride 2.8 Butcher rear 2.6 MM soft front, just changed to 2.8 MM soft front and its better

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

I used to ride 2.8 Butcher rear 2.6 MM soft front, just changed to 2.8 MM soft front and its better

On the terrain I am riding on my local trails in Brechfa, Wales..... I will stick to the MM 2.6 DH Ultrasofts thanks. They really are a great tyre, grippy, super strong carcass and immense sidewalls. Heavy... but I have not noticed the weight. You would notice the weight on an acoustic bike for sure but we are fortunate to have assistance which appears to hide the weight very well

I just replaced my MM 2.8 Softs. Where I am, they are too fragile and get cut/slashed. The big decision was made as I pinch punctured over a square edge this week (I was running them with 17 psi and I weigh around 73kg all kitted up) so I threw a tried and true new set of MM2.6s DH on and for me, they will continue to be my go to tyre.

Horses for courses, for sure. You may be fine with the skinny walled (compared to the MM 2.6 DH) 2.8s where you are. I just like having the security of an almost bullet proof tyre where I can forget punctures so I can focus on riding?

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Have a look at this post. August the 2nd this year.

Hope it gives you a bit more background.


Kenevo and Levo stock Butcher tyres - grip questions ??? - EMTB Forums

 

[Mcharza]

I could not wait for Eddy Currents, but I ordered MM 2.6 Addix soft. Bike24 42 € each

 

[Topov]

Was really looking forward to the Eddy Currents then found out they come with only 27.5 rear and 29 front specific so wont fit the Kenevo

 

[Sparkydave]

Just ordered 2 x 2.6 MM Supersoft DH wire bead. £38.99 each from Chain Reaction. Found a discount code for £5 off with a quick Google search, so £73 for the pair

 

[Donnie797]

Was really looking forward to the Eddy Currents then found out they come with only 27.5 rear and 29 front specific so wont fit the Kenevo

Hi, that's not correct. On the Schwalbe website the 27/29 combo is just a marketing thing. In the smaller text they say "we'll bring a 27" front and a 29" rear eddy current as well".

 

[Sparkydave]

Fitted the MM's today, they look tiny compared to the Butchers

 

[profgruen]

hi all

after recommendation especially from kiwi i ordered the mm 2.6 dh ultrasoft and replaced
the butcher 2.6 from my kenevo expert.
just right enough before going to reschen/nauders where we are right now.

what shall i say: enormous grip both on stones and earth trails, dry and wet. very good control. wouldnt say that it became more agile than with the butchers.

rolling is best: nearly no difference to allmountain with conti mountainking 2.4 from my bike buddy !

i still had no opportunity for direct comparison with butcher performance on my hometrails. i will post this as soon as i am back in austria and can ride them.

only one disadvantage but that was clear before: 2x1.4 kg mean +0.8 kg on a kenevo which is heavy itself. no problem on all cable cars in austria which are mostly modern but try to put the kenevo on the hooks at the furniculars in reschen ...

 

[profgruen]

Hi all,

went riding home-trails today for direct comparison with butcher 2.6. mm has much more grip, no slipping when good and much better than butchers.

regards
Profgruen

 

[Mcharza]

Changed the tires today and switched to the tubeless. Easy job, pop up to the rim with a floor pump.

Weights.
Old:
- Spesh Butcher 2.8, 1094g and 1070g
- tubes, 306g and 315g
New:
- Schwalbe MM 2.6 Addix Soft, 1014g and 1032g
- 2 dl tire sealant to both tires

 

[Topov]

Fitted this today to the rear, will let you know how it rides tomorrow.
Fitted tubeless went on easy with only plastic levers and a track pump... really stiff sidewalls

 

[Stray cat]

Fitted this today to the rear, will let you know how it rides tomorrow.
Fitted tubeless went on easy with only plastic levers and a track pump... really stiff sidewalls

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Nice. Where have you bought it? I thought they weren't available yet.

 

[Topov]

Nice. Where have you bought it? I thought they weren't available yet.

They were available from Germany but sold out in 2 days, first batch due in UK at the end of the month

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

They were available from Germany but sold out in 2 days, first batch due in UK at the end of the month

Snap! I got one delivered yesterday from Bike-Discount DE. Could not find a front one anywhere though.....
Did you?
I am putting mine on tomorrow, your are right Super Gravity sidewalls are stiff, almost as stiff as the DH sidewalls versions.

Its a very chunky tyre with loads of nobs so should give loads of grip. Hopefully it wont clog up too much with the Welsh mud.

 

[Topov]

Scwhawlbe UK said they don't know when they will have stock of any, Germany say the fronts will be here in the Autumn, I tried telling them it is Autumn lol

 

[SteveVentoux]

Scwhawlbe UK said they don't know when they will have stock of any, Germany say the fronts will be here in the Autumn, I tried telling them it is Autumn lol

Aha, good to see you over Swinley today

 

[Topov]

Aha, good to see you over Swinley today

Good to see you too Steve

 

[Topov]

Snap! I got one delivered yesterday from Bike-Discount DE. Could not find a front one anywhere though.....
Did you?
I am putting mine on tomorrow, your are right Super Gravity sidewalls are stiff, almost as stiff as the DH sidewalls versions. View attachment 5133 View attachment 5134 View attachment 5135

Its a very chunky tyre with loads of nobs so should give loads of grip. Hopefully it wont clog up too much with the Welsh mud.

Was out today at Swinley with mine, rear never let me down once, feels like a great tyre, BUT the 2.8 MM on the front is a huge no no on sand, had it wash out twice on me the worst on Babymaker after the first table top trying to take the burm … looks like bent handle bars possible stem and steerer, we will see oh and very sore Left Bo*****K hey I tell it as it is

 

[jsalas2]

My buddy has these on his S-Works Levo. Great tire he say, Has features from the High Roller, DHF AND DHRII with a Dual-ply DH casing all rolled into one. 2.5 max width. Maxxis' New Assegai DH Tire - First Ride - Pinkbike

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Fitted the Eddy Current rear this morning.
It definitely comes up smaller than some of the other 2.8s I have recently fitted. In fact it is not much bigger than the MM 2.6 DH it replaced.

Have a look at the photo and you will see what I mean. 2.8 Eddy on the left, 2.6 Magic Mary on the right.

I am not complaining as I actually prefer the 2.6 size anyway so I guess I have managed to get what I wanted in the first place. ?

 

[drjarvis2003]

Fitted the Eddy Current rear this morning.
It definitely comes up smaller than some of the other 2.8s I have recently fitted. In fact it is not much bigger than the MM 2.6 DH it replaced.

Have a look at the photo and you will see what I mean. 2.8 Eddy on the left, 2.6 Magic Mary on the right.

I am not complaining as I actually prefer the 2.6 size anyway so I guess I have managed to get what I wanted in the first place. ?

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Just to let you know that the tyre will expand up to 4mm over use, so might be worth another measure after a ride. Looks like the 2 halfs of the tyre are out of alignment.