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on: November 24, 2009, 07:18:03 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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Any suggestions for non fat bike snow tires?
I think I can fit 2.4s (maybe larger) in my Soma.
Running some Kenda Nevegal 2.2s now - could see them working on packed snow machine trail, and they did OK on the hard / water packed sand at the local beach. Looking for an excuse to get out on our VAST trails this winter, sans owning a Pugsley.
Maybe some WTB Weirwolf 2.55s if they will fit?
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Reply #1 on: November 24, 2009, 07:55:26 AM
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Pivvay
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Location: Westminster, CO
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« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2009, 07:55:26 AM » |
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The racing ralph 2.4's on a wide rim are about the best you'll do on a 29er.
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Reply #2 on: November 24, 2009, 08:12:38 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2009, 08:12:38 AM » |
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Am I looking for small tread, or knobby?
I can see small tread working on packed / groomed snow machine trail.
And knobby maybe working in looser stuff...
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Reply #3 on: November 24, 2009, 08:12:53 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2009, 08:12:53 AM » |
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The racing ralph 2.4's on a wide rim are about the best you'll do on a 29er.
I'll check those out... |
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Reply #4 on: November 24, 2009, 08:20:27 AM
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Pivvay
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Location: Westminster, CO
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« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2009, 08:20:27 AM » |
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If it's loose all that matters is underneath (hopefully a solid base). If it's packed you needs some knobs but the float is more important. The more you float, the more you can ride.
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Reply #5 on: November 24, 2009, 08:42:11 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2009, 08:42:11 AM » |
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If it's loose all that matters is underneath (hopefully a solid base). If it's packed you needs some knobs but the float is more important. The more you float, the more you can ride.
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Reply #6 on: November 01, 2010, 10:41:31 PM
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zuohuijuan
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2010, 10:41:31 PM » |
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yes,If it's loose all that matters is underneath (hopefully a solid base). If it's packed you needs some knobs but the float is more important. The more you float, the more you can ride.
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Reply #7 on: November 03, 2010, 10:17:51 AM
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sean salach
Location: palmer, ak
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2010, 10:17:51 AM » |
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The Ardent has tougher sidewalls than the Racing Ralph and the spreads out to the same width on 50mm rims. You'll get better float from wid 26" xc tires, like the Vredestein Black Panther(2.35) on some 70mm wide rims, which should fit in your 29er. They fit in a Karate Monkey(with canti brake posts chopped), Rig and a Kona Unit. Barely fit in a Kona Big Unit. 29" wheels, 50mm rims and Ardents will handle better on singletrack, but for snowmobile trails, those Vreds spread out to @3" on the 70mm rims and work pretty awesome.
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Reply #8 on: November 09, 2010, 04:03:42 AM
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DesertDog
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2010, 04:03:42 AM » |
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How about a set of these?
I've wanted to take up snowshoeing and get back to real winter camping for a while. Found a killer deal on these and some winter boots the other week and gonna take the plunge. Can't wait to see Bryce and Red Canyons, among other places, all covered in snow this winter!
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Reply #9 on: November 09, 2010, 04:51:32 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2010, 04:51:32 AM » |
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Already covered on the bc skis and snowshoes. Need fat sneak for my mtb without going pudsley. Lots of snow machine trails not far from me...
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Reply #10 on: November 21, 2010, 11:37:56 AM
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Damnitman
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2010, 11:37:56 AM » |
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...those 'shoes won't help as much as you'd like if you plan on carrying your kit in a pack...maybe not so bad pulling a pulk?
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Reply #11 on: November 27, 2010, 09:00:28 PM
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dacordiver
Location: Charleston, wv
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« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2010, 09:00:28 PM » |
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I know that in years past i have used Continental mountain kings in a 2.4, and they did fine with some lower pressure in em, give them a try
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Reply #12 on: January 05, 2011, 07:15:55 PM
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JulieM
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« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2011, 07:15:55 PM » |
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A lot of people here in Fairbanks who are running snowcat rims use WTB Weirwolf 2.55". But, according to their website, the Weirwolfs have been redesigned. (to tell you the truth, I measured the width of them and they are really 2.25" even though they say 2.55") You may be able to still find these around though. I used them for a couple years for riding and racing and they worked well. Remember to glue one side of your tire to the rim so when you use lower pressure you can avoid pinch flats.
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Reply #13 on: January 06, 2011, 01:45:55 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2011, 01:45:55 AM » |
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I picked up a Pugs so I'm rolling on proper fat tires now...
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Reply #14 on: June 16, 2011, 08:22:45 AM
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wheelmanron
Location: Attleboro,MA
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« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2011, 08:22:45 AM » |
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I have had good luck with Maxxis Ardent tires in the snow. They have good volume, roll pretty well IMO, and they seem pretty reliable.
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Reply #15 on: June 16, 2011, 09:15:01 PM
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firetwofire
Location: Reno, Nevada
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« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2011, 09:15:01 PM » |
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I just found your answer it a thiner snow tire!!!!
I have never really wanted to ride my bije in the snow till I found these! |
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Reply #16 on: August 28, 2012, 05:54:48 PM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2012, 05:54:48 PM » |
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Just learning about snow tires and I have a Nevegal 2.1. It looks to have a good tread but would anyone recommend something more like the Conti Mountain King or would this tire suffice?
Thanks
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Reply #17 on: September 24, 2012, 09:02:20 AM
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Colorado Cool Breeze
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2012, 09:02:20 AM » |
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I ride off road year round providing the conditions don't damage the trail and found just about any off road tire works fine in snow and mud. The problem is ((( ICE ))) Only studded tire work in the winter for me cause you just never know when that big patch of ice pops up. My first set of studs were DIY 2.35 Neve's with 150 sheet metal screws each. Man they were heavy tires.  |
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Reply #18 on: September 27, 2012, 02:40:55 PM
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chriskmurray
Location: Colorado Springs
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« Reply #18 on: September 27, 2012, 02:40:55 PM » |
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I will second ice being the biggest problem with most winter mountain biking, at least around here. I also came up with some homemade studded tires that worked really good, even on icy off-camber bits. I do wish I had more floatation when the snow got to be much more than 3in and crusty though. I now am riding a Surly Troll that claims it can fit 2.7's, i am looking for a tire that comes close to that I can give a shot, also thinking of putting a pugsly fork and proper fat tire on to see how it does.  |
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Reply #19 on: October 01, 2012, 03:04:30 PM
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ridebikeme
Chase Cyclery
Location: Andover, ME
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« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2012, 03:04:30 PM » |
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Like some of you, I generally ride year round and have since the early 90's. It seems that I have used just about everything and the best scenerio was studded tires. Like many of you, I made a couple of sets before they were available. I've also used chains which work fairly well, although if the trails(s) have any sections where the snow can be blown or drift... then the studded tires are back on.
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where the wheels are always moving...
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