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Old 01-26-12 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Oil_LOL
I hear that they're rather heavy compared to Big Apples. I have no concrete knowledge, though. If you're looking for a tire like that with a little bit more tread, I'd look into the Schwalbe Hurricane. They have a file tread-y center, and aggressive side knobs, and I believe that they come in 26*2.00. Sixty Fiver recommends them, though I've never personally used them.
I have no experience with any other tires in this range.

The hookworms were heavy, but once they got rolling, they were kinda flywheel-ish... they just kept on rolling.
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