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???
Hey Liam, not disregarding your advice, and do appreciate it. But as I said, there wasn't much for selection in the shops around here -- Geax Saguaro and AKA, Rocket Ron (only 1 tire), Small Block 8....and that's about it. None of them really stellar in the mud-shedding and wet grip department. I know the Slant Six are not ideal, but that's the best I could find on short notice. I really wanted to get some new rubber on quickly for the last few weeks of the season, to get me through the wet slick stuff, and the Slant Six are a compromise, but will have to do for now. Over the winter I will get a wider larger-lugged tire for the front, like a Nevegal, Nobby Nic, Rampage, or Gato, and swap out at least one of the Slant Six for something more suitable.
I should add that I will use your advice for tires for my wife's bike too, as it's due for a new pair next season. There are Geax Arrojo (predecessor to the Gato) on there now, but narrow -- only 1.9". I really like your ideas about going wider and high volume to give a more plush ride, esp. for the front tire. Hadn't thought of that before..... Her bike is an aluminum 26" XC hardtail, light and fast, but not exactly soft riding, and could really use help with a more cush ride. Will consider Saguaro rear / Gato front, or something like that. The Nobby Nic looks great too, and comes in a racy red-sidewall model in the 2.25 width
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