tires for slickrocks

green ride said:

Any suggestions? Thanks!

Ummmmm.....slicks. Seriously.

Tom

tcmedara said:

green ride said:

Any suggestions? Thanks!

Ummmmm.....slicks. Seriously.

Tom

I say better/smoother riding techniques. Helped me a whole lot more than
equipment ever did.

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green ride said:

Any suggestions? Thanks!

get the fattest slicks you can find...

Thanks you all. Yeah, I am gonna go with semi slicks (1.95) and worn-out
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Maxxis Hookworm

http://www.maxxis.com/products/bicycle/product_detail.asp?id=160

On Sun, 3 Oct 2004 16:43:57 -0400, "green ride" <[email hidden]>

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Schwalbe Supermoto in the 2.35 width, or Michelin Rock

Kinky Cowboy*

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schwalbe big apple/super moto 26x2.35 - it's the fattest slick around.

chalo

On Sun, 3 Oct 2004 16:43:57 -0400, "green ride" <[email hidden]>

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Big and smooth, not knobby. Carry patches, glue, levers, pump, etc.

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Are we talking THE Slickrock Trail?
Desirable characteristics would be (1) sticky rubber, (2) minimal or
no tread, and (3) fat

My favorite - Continental Town and Country. Very grippy natural
rubber, inverted tread design that with a smooth exterior contour that
works like a slick yet provides some traction in loose conditions too.
Not as fat as it could be, not especially light.

The biggest problem with any type of knobby is squirminess on side
slopes.

DR

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Are we talking THE Slickrock Trail?
Desirable characteristics would be (1) sticky rubber, (2) minimal or
no tread, and (3) fat

My favorite - Continental Town and Country. Very grippy natural
rubber, inverted tread design that with a smooth exterior contour that
works like a slick yet provides some traction in loose conditions too.
Not as fat as it could be, not especially light.

T&C would be a great tire.

Note, about 15% of the slickrock trail is pure sand, like 12" deep
sand, between the rocks. Slicks sorta suck there. The sand is worse
in the dry season... from May until November or so.

Bill Lloyd said:

Note, about 15% of the slickrock trail is pure sand, like 12" deep
sand, between the rocks. Slicks sorta suck there. The sand is worse
in the dry season... from May until November or so.

I've never done the Slickrock, but if those are the conditions I'd have to
agree. A bald semi-slick like a Bontrager Revolt SS or original Ritchey
Speedmax will give you a lot more control in the sand. The minimal side knobs
and/or squarish profile will save your bacon in the blind, sandy corners. And
these tires give up very little to a full slick on the hard stuff, in terms of
speed, or grip on rocks.

Much of the riding in southern CA is hardpack with occasional patches of loose
sand. I also commuted 10-15 miles each way to the trailheads. I found the
Revolts to be perfect for those conditions.

Matt O.