thermanellis
04-17-05, 06:16 PM
What are the best tires to get tracktion on gravel rock type steep decents, because my back tire keeps slipping out when I am trying to brake, and I slide down too fast as the rocks are breaking loose. Thanks.
Mountain Biking - Tires
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BoBo
04-17-05, 06:18 PM
I dont know about the tire, but just try leaning back more, center the weight over your rear wheel and you should get more traction.
thermanellis
04-17-05, 06:36 PM
Thanks, I didn't think of that? Tires not technique.
phantomcow2
04-17-05, 06:41 PM
well yea technique is probably at fault here. But for the record, the only fault i have found with Ritchey Elevaders are their performance on the pavement :). They are rear specific, cheap as well (15 bucks shipped WITH a tube and presta adapter from Bens cycle on ebay). 1.9 or 2.1 and light.
che_lives90
04-17-05, 06:41 PM
DUDE empty some air out of your back tire it will help a lot!!!
phantomcow2
04-17-05, 06:43 PM
yea thats true, usually my rear is 30-35. Though sometimes if its dry out and im not going into leafy woods I like to keep it at around 45
BoBo
04-17-05, 06:47 PM
Thanks, I didn't think of that? Tires not technique.
No problem man
No problem man
che_lives90
04-17-05, 07:07 PM
came here phantom