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zerogravity 03-10-12 08:16 PM

Too Much Rear Traction...
 
Yep..i was able to fit a 2.1" rear tire on my DS 8.4. I was not used to the traction compared to my 29-3's I had and made my front tire lift on a steep climb...you can figure out the rest...
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ColinL 03-11-12 02:09 PM

yep, you needed more weight forward. it's tricky to manage that vs. being further back for more traction especially when standing. if you can stay seated (depends on power & gearing) usually you can lean forward and still have all the traction you need.

btw I have that same rear tire, bonty 29-3 rear, but the front wouldn't fit on my bike.

Deathly Hallows 03-11-12 03:36 PM

That was quite the tumble! Good to see you getting right back up.

xoxoxoxoLive 03-11-12 06:16 PM

Great video's, !! : )

giantcfr1 03-11-12 08:06 PM

Great stuff as usual ZeroG

jsdavis 03-12-12 12:05 AM

Where did you get 29x3 tires from and how did you manage to fit those?

zerogravity 03-12-12 11:40 AM

Thanx Everyone!


Originally Posted by jsdavis (Post 13960610)
Where did you get 29x3 tires from and how did you manage to fit those?

There are 2 versions of 29-3's. a 2.25 version which i used in the front with the stock rims and a 2.0 version which i used in the rear with the stock rims. On this ride, i used the Maxxis Crossmarks which are 2.1 in the rear.
*You can fit any 29" tire up to a 2.3" width up front.
**You can safely fit a 2.0" width tire in the rear and "some" 2.1" tires in the rear.

zerogravity 03-12-12 11:43 AM

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jsdavis 03-12-12 12:27 PM

I see...I thought 29-3 meant 29x3" tire size, not a model of tire.


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