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  1. Original post
    paul
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    Hi,

    I've got a Specialized Epic with Tioga DH 2.1's on it at the mo, I'm looking
    for something with a bit more of a good XC reputation and I see the
    Panaracers Fire XC's are heavily recommended. Could any help me choose
    between the 2.1's and 1.8's ??

    I ride mostly Singletracks that aren't shodden with 10ft deep mud though do
    occasionaly come accross it. I feel like I should be buying the 1.8's but do
    you lose any grip compared to the 2.1's on climbs or anythign else notable?

    Help appreciated!

    Regards

    Paul.

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  2. panda
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    "paul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    I've got a Specialized Epic with Tioga DH 2.1's on it at the mo, I'm


    looking

    Quoted message said:

    for something with a bit more of a good XC reputation and I see the
    Panaracers Fire XC's are heavily recommended. Could any help me choose
    between the 2.1's and 1.8's ??

    I ride mostly Singletracks that aren't shodden with 10ft deep mud though


    do

    Quoted message said:

    occasionaly come accross it. I feel like I should be buying the 1.8's but


    do

    Quoted message said:

    you lose any grip compared to the 2.1's on climbs or anythign else


    notable?

    Quoted message said:


    Help appreciated!

    Regards

    Paul.

    i have 2.1 fire xc pro and trailblaster 1.8's. inorder not to worry about
    pinch flats on my 1.8's i run them at higher pressure. this is good when its
    dry and hard packed mud. but when rocky the lower pressure on my 2.1's are
    better for general traction.

    panda
    --
    uk to net for response

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  3. Westie
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    paul said:

    Could any help
    me choose between the 2.1's and 1.8's ??

    If in doubt try the 2.1's.
    --
    Westie
    (Replace 'invalid' with 'yahoo' when replying.)

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  4. Email address hidden
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    #4

    Wheres theres Smoke theres Fire. Who can tell me
    how far back this dame Timbuk ll goes back.

    I MTB 2004

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  5. D T W .../\\...
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    #5

    "paul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    I've got a Specialized Epic with Tioga DH 2.1's on it at the mo, I'm


    looking

    Quoted message said:

    for something with a bit more of a good XC reputation and I see the
    Panaracers Fire XC's are heavily recommended. Could any help me choose
    between the 2.1's and 1.8's ??

    I ride mostly Singletracks that aren't shodden with 10ft deep mud though


    do

    Quoted message said:

    occasionaly come accross it. I feel like I should be buying the 1.8's but


    do

    Quoted message said:

    you lose any grip compared to the 2.1's on climbs or anythign else


    notable?

    Quoted message said:


    Help appreciated!

    Regards

    Paul.

    Here's a question that I haven't seen discussed lately. Used to be that
    MTB's came with a larger tire on the front, ie 2.1 up front and 1.8 in the
    rear. Seems that most people have drifted away from that set up and use the
    same size tire fore and aft. The theory I remember was that the wider tire
    up front gave better steering control and the smaller rear was faster.

    Comments?

    --
    DTW .../\.../\.../\...

    I've spent most of my money on mountain biking and windsurfing.
    The rest I've just wasted.

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  6. mfgp
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    "D T W .../\..." <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    "paul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    I've got a Specialized Epic with Tioga DH 2.1's on it at the mo, I'm


    looking

    Quoted message said:

    for something with a bit more of a good XC reputation and I see the
    Panaracers Fire XC's are heavily recommended. Could any help me choose
    between the 2.1's and 1.8's ??

    I ride mostly Singletracks that aren't shodden with 10ft deep mud though


    do

    Quoted message said:

    occasionaly come accross it. I feel like I should be buying the 1.8's


    but

    Quoted message said:

    do

    Quoted message said:

    you lose any grip compared to the 2.1's on climbs or anythign else


    notable?

    Quoted message said:


    Help appreciated!

    Regards

    Paul.

    Here's a question that I haven't seen discussed lately. Used to be that
    MTB's came with a larger tire on the front, ie 2.1 up front and 1.8 in the
    rear. Seems that most people have drifted away from that set up and use


    the

    Quoted message said:

    same size tire fore and aft. The theory I remember was that the wider


    tire

    Quoted message said:

    up front gave better steering control and the smaller rear was faster.

    Comments?

    Used to set up my old BMX bikes that way, and for the reason you mentioned.
    Seemed like it made a difference, but don't know how well it actually
    worked, or if it was more of a psychological advantage. Haven't ever tried
    it on my MTB....always go wide front and rear. But I don't ride to race
    anymore, just to have fun.

    The Fire XC Pro is a great tire. Had 2.1 front and rear on my old Proflex.
    The new Cannondale came with Hutchinson scorpion air lites, 2.0, and I have
    been running them with some confidence. But when they wear down a bit more,
    Panaracers will be the replacement.

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  7. Per Löwdin
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    #7

    "paul" <[email hidden]> skrev i meddelandet
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    I've got a Specialized Epic with Tioga DH 2.1's on it at the mo, I'm


    looking

    Quoted message said:

    for something with a bit more of a good XC reputation and I see the
    Panaracers Fire XC's are heavily recommended. Could any help me choose
    between the 2.1's and 1.8's ??

    I ride mostly Singletracks that aren't shodden with 10ft deep mud though


    do

    Quoted message said:

    occasionaly come accross it. I feel like I should be buying the 1.8's but


    do

    Quoted message said:

    you lose any grip compared to the 2.1's on climbs or anythign else


    notable?

    I have been riding Fire XC´s 2.1" for years, like them a lot, it is kind of
    and excellent all round tyre, good for everything but nor really excellent
    for anything. You will of course have better grip with 2.1"s.

    If you are living in the US you could give Specialized SWorks Roll-X a
    chance. They are as wide as the Fire XC, have excellent grip, and are
    general fun. It is one of the best we have ever used. Buy them in a shop,
    last year in Durango we got one that was badly moulded, the shop exchanged
    it for another without hassle but had it been bought over the web, mail
    order, it would have been a major nuisance.

    Per
    http://lowdin.nu

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  8. bomba
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    D T W .../\... said:

    Here's a question that I haven't seen discussed lately. Used to be that
    MTB's came with a larger tire on the front, ie 2.1 up front and 1.8 in the
    rear. Seems that most people have drifted away from that set up and use the
    same size tire fore and aft. The theory I remember was that the wider tire
    up front gave better steering control and the smaller rear was faster.

    Still done in the BMX world.

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