February 25, 20179 yr Need some "bike park Tyres" good grip for trails, climbing, risking my life down hill and plugging through mud etc etc. Looking around are 2.4" any good as the extra volume with a hardtail is very attractive. Also do they fit well in a Haibike 29
February 25, 20179 yr http://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/the-best-mountain-bike-winter-tyres-332535 every time on every test the magic Mary beats them all overall then if you get a pare of these will be near indestructible. https://www.athleteshop.co.uk/schwalbe-procore-tubeless-inner-tube-29?gclid=Cj0KEQiA88TFBRDYrOPKuvfY2pIBEiQA97Z8Ma1w_FACqZJL2Jm_1NglS6EwUdKA4435GLI8_4vJDn0aArbe8P8HAQ
February 25, 20179 yr Author Well I think the sausage inner tube is off the shopping list. £££££ I need a set of specialist tyres to join Chris at Hopton Woods and Forest of Dean etc. to have a different riding experience. Great fun can be had when you have great grip. Having a ride on Chris's full seven while he rode mine, was a valuable experience for both of us. The rapid Robs I had on were worn out and not up to the conditions, I am looking for some specialist tyres to use when going to tracks then change back to my more flexible tyre after. The balloon effect of a larger tyre is attractive. As I only have the hardnine I need to help it out as much as possible.
February 25, 20179 yr Perhaps go for the same tyre choice as Chris is using. Also check that you have enough chainstay clearance before making you final choice.
February 25, 20179 yr http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/schwalbe-magic-mary-evo-mtb-tyre-super-gravity/rp-prod118255
February 26, 20179 yr Those Magic Mary's always get a good write up. When time comes, I'd replace with them? Although the knarly downhillers at the Black Mountain C C said Maxxxis were the best. I don't know which ones?
February 26, 20179 yr Lot's of good advise given here Chris, so can't really go wrong as a starter. Either way you will either be happy with your choice or like most of us changes tyres over the years until you decide which you prefer. Much is personal choice. Remember more choice leads to more confusion (marketing speak), and you can apply this to advise etc.
February 26, 20179 yr http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/schwalbe-magic-mary-evo-mtb-tyre-super-gravity/rp-prod118255 I will second Eddie's advice about checking clearance. The latest 2" and wider tyres are big in all directions and may not fit every 29er frame or fork. Quite commonly bike makers put a 29er fork with 650b/27.5 mountain bike tyres, and even then there's not loads of clearance. Magic Mary is a bit cheaper here, even with some postage. https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/schwalbe-magic-mary-snakeskin-trailstar-29x2%2C35-tl-easy-folding-230917?currency=3&delivery_country=190
February 28, 20179 yr I have Magic Mary's on mine, but it's only a 27.5. Can't fault them and I have tried most sorts of tyres. I'll be buying these again such was the transformation in the bike. Have gone tubeless also, running 24psi.
February 28, 20179 yr Author It's a minefield so; I have ordered a pair of Smart Sams with green guard and a Magic Mary super gravity. Punctures spoil enjoyment, hopefully these should resist as good as any. I am sticking with tubes with slime in as it's easier for me to swap tyres. Going to run with the Smart Sams for general use and fit the Magic Mary on the front when I go playing with Chris. I will let you know how it goes.
February 28, 20179 yr Good choice. The best tyre by far, for puncture resistance are marathons mtb, but i found they were too big a compromise vs grip etc. The second best for punter resistance are smart sams with guard, but they still puncture now and again compared with marathons.
February 28, 20179 yr Author Interesting to see the difference between the Marathon MTB and Smart Sam. Maybe summer/winter choice. Just have to see how much drag there is with the Magic Mary? Ideal set up would be a spare set of rims !
February 28, 20179 yr https://www.schwalbe.com/gb/offroad-reader/magic-mary.html i have a sg hans damp on my rear as have ripped a normal one off the rim 2 times as the walls are very thin. it is a fkn mission to fit the sg ones tho
February 28, 20179 yr Author https://www.schwalbe.com/gb/offroad-reader/magic-mary.html i have a sg hans damp on my rear as have ripped a normal one off the rim 2 times as the walls are very thin. it is a fkn mission to fit the sg ones tho I bought the Magic Mary after your recommendation, thanks. I looked at the prices and then thought how much would you give not to have a puncture. I look forward to the fitting process then !
February 28, 20179 yr just make sure it is the right way round as only rolls one way direction wise. and if any one is about take cover as can fling a tyre lever 10m if you dont snap it in half.
February 28, 20179 yr take it to halfords and get them to fit it, will be the best 5 quid you even spent watching them try fit one of them pmsl.
February 28, 20179 yr mine went up first time tho with a foot pump it only took an hour to get it on the rim mind
March 3, 20179 yr Author Tons of grip arrived !! Tomorrow morning, after taking the dog do I fit the Magic Mary to the front to give it a try, or fit the two Smart Sams and be sensible for a bit. I think I have to try the Magic !
March 4, 20179 yr Author Really ? Thought you put the grip on the front. That is why I only bought one, to have grip on the front and a faster tyre on the back ? So I was going to leave the Smart Sam on the back. Not that I know anything at all about it as this is new to me.
March 4, 20179 yr Really ? Thought you put the grip on the front. That is why I only bought one, to have grip on the front and a faster tyre on the back ? So I was going to leave the Smart Sam on the back. Not that I know anything at all about it as this is new to me. Grip at the front, traction at the back. But only if you accept there's much of a difference between the two. Some mountain bikers fit the rear tyre 'reversed' - against the rotation arrow on the sidewall - because a V-shaped tread in that configuration will supposedly give more traction.
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