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stefan
05-29-2007, 05:38 AM
i previously used a very old hutchinson coyote 2.2 ( weight 1060 gr )

i wanted to check if the more size does help a lot

so i bought this maxxis mobster 2.5 ( weight 1260 gr ) : a nice tire

When I mounted it , it seems only a little bit more bigger than the hutchison : as if the maxxis was only 2.35 '

i rode 1 hour with it and i think i don't know how to use properly the bouncing response of the tire because the maxxis only felt more heavy to me

of course the mobster felt bigger and softer but i had to increase the pressure because it felt too spongy on some backwheel hops ( my weight is 85 Kg )

so i am a little disapointed...

should I continue with this one ? or improve my "bounciness" ??
there is only 200gr difference and I can feel them...

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AgrAde
05-29-2007, 06:04 AM
what pressure do you use? i weigh 70kg and 18-20psi makes it feel bouncy and good. 25PSI and it feels like it's an anchor. i use the minion but same casing probably.

and yes, maxxis' tires are pretty conservatively sized. a 2.5 maxxis is similar to a 2.35 anything else.
stefan
05-29-2007, 06:14 AM
i don't mesure the pressure

i pump by feeling

it got to feel not spongy when i'm on the backwheel
FoxRacer
06-01-2007, 04:52 PM
try-all is your solution for the problem.
jaimer
06-01-2007, 05:39 PM
try-all is your solution for the problem.

Don't know if its the same for stock but try-all mod tires feel way bouncier then maxxis.
stocktrials
06-01-2007, 08:40 PM
mobster is slow and heavy. i'd go for a Minion at least. popular
stefan
06-01-2007, 11:15 PM
interesting

it"s true, I feel that the tire sticks like glue...
Eisbein
06-03-2007, 03:19 PM
the highroller are better than the minion. it rolls better and has more grip.
eturt9
06-03-2007, 05:20 PM
rolls better? its a trials bike.

I ran a 2.7 in mobster on my bike for about a day. It stuck to everything. Not much rebound either.