Message #16904

[Liam]

Not a bad tire Jim.  But not a favorite either.  For me, if I were still running 26ers I'd use either a Schwalbe Big Betty Gooey Gluey Compound in the Front or ye old Kenda Nevegal Stick-E 2.35 in the front and a Maxxis ADvantage 2.4 (pay attention the size is critical-the narrower ADvantages suck) in the Rear.  That was the best set up I ever used.    All of these Stan's Up real nice, too (as Does the Conti).  The Big Betty and The ADvantage 2.4 can be run at fairly low pressures with tubes (28-30psi), the Kendas...not so much.  High 30's minimum.

There is no downside outside of expert level race courses in a fatter tire...especially on a 26er.

My Rule of thumb: Grippy Rubber, wide, floaty absorbing tires in front, rugged, good rolling, floaty tire in rear (same way I'd build a ski really).  You can go grippier and stickier in the rear IF it's a crazy wet year and the terrain demands it. 

Svend, you've thanked us for advice but went out and bought the exact tire we advised against?  What else was in that shop other than the S6???