Tioga Factory DH tires. Good, bad, ugly?
06-14-06, 06:59 PM
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Tioga Factory DH tires. Good, bad, ugly?
They are only $25 a piece at Bob's
https://www.bobs-bicycles.com/catalog...roducts_id=291
They look pretty manly and I need a new tire on the back of my rincon. What do you guys think of them?
https://www.bobs-bicycles.com/catalog...roducts_id=291
They look pretty manly and I need a new tire on the back of my rincon. What do you guys think of them?
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They aren't worth 25$...I doubt he even bought them as they are usually an oem product on kona bikes.
They are acceptable started tires, but loose grip in fast wet conditions and fast dry conditions. They are a slow freeride tire.
They are acceptable started tires, but loose grip in fast wet conditions and fast dry conditions. They are a slow freeride tire.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
They aren't worth 25$...I doubt he even bought them as they are usually an oem product on kona bikes.
They are acceptable started tires, but loose grip in fast wet conditions and fast dry conditions. They are a slow freeride tire.
They are acceptable started tires, but loose grip in fast wet conditions and fast dry conditions. They are a slow freeride tire.
Any recommendations on a tire that would be good for going over roots, rocks, loose soil, fallen trees? I live in maine, so all of those are daily items when on the trails.
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Originally Posted by Joecool85
Good to know.
Any recommendations on a tire that would be good for going over roots, rocks, loose soil, fallen trees? I live in maine, so all of those are daily items when on the trails.
Any recommendations on a tire that would be good for going over roots, rocks, loose soil, fallen trees? I live in maine, so all of those are daily items when on the trails.
I'm a Mainer myself, so I know the terrain you speak of. I really am liking my Schwalbe Light Alberts 2.25's. Running them front and rear. Basic knob pattern that seems to clean well in mud and hook up on wet rocks and roots. Ever at Bgr Bog?
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Originally Posted by C-daleRAG
I'm a Mainer myself, so I know the terrain you speak of. I really am liking my Schwalbe Light Alberts 2.25's. Running them front and rear. Basic knob pattern that seems to clean well in mud and hook up on wet rocks and roots. Ever at Bgr Bog?
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Originally Posted by norcodirtjumper
Save your money for sure. Dont waste $25 on these tires, they arnt worth it.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
What brands do they carry?
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Originally Posted by Jason222
I'm next door in New brunswick! Hows the riding in maine?
