Sur Ron Ultra Bee

[CampDirectorG]

Can't wait to hear back.

Congrats! Let us know how it goes. I'm looking at the storm probably for me and maybe the ultra for my brother who is smaller than me physically. I'm about 5'11 and 185 and he's maybe 5'6 and 165 (I'm guessing).

 

[F451]

Another great video by Tucker, he is LOVING the new 21/18" wheels and tires.

He just killed my plan to NOT buy a 21/18" wheel set and just upgrade the 19" tires and be happy with it. I knew this was going to happen, Lol.

Pretty decent price too, I think I may be ordering these wheels. Bigger sprocket, HD tubes too.

Tucker is running Bridgestone M59 80/100-21 front, Dunlop MX33 90/100-18 rear.

Anyone have any good suggestions for good wet/roots/rocks tires, that are not too heavy, that might work in the PacNW?

 

[Number Six]

IRC IX09w 'gekkota' 110/100
Those are the lightest of the gummy rear tires as they are 2 ply, not 3.
They are an open pattern which sheds mud well & the compound is as soft or softer than a trials tire.
There is also a matching gekkota front 80/100 that's equally grippy.

 

[F451]

IRC IX09w 'gekkota' 110/100
Those are the lightest of the gummy rear tires as they are 2 ply, not 3.
They are an open pattern which sheds mud well & the compound is as soft or softer than a trials tire.
There is also a matching gekkota front 80/100 that's equally grippy.

Thanks, I think I may order up a set of these and see how they do.

Edit: just put in my order for the 21/18" wheelset from ECR, ordered HD tubes and the IRC IX09w Gekkota's. I like that they are light and gummy. They get mixed reviews, some complaining knobs getting ripped off, short life, but I think that's probably bigger bikes, 450's, 500's? I think they will work fine for this sub 200 lb bike, we will see. Thanks again for the recommendation.

 

[Number Six]

Yeah, they are kinda specialty tires, but the grip is terrific, even on rocks.
Experiment a bit with pressures as they are sensitive to that given the very soft sidewalls & crown, there's a 'sweet spot' where they perform well without feeling too vague.
Once you get them aired up just right - it's like having additional suspension.

 

[mr.skywalker]

Most people that are looking at ix09s are doing hard enduro and running mouse's as the sidewalls can tear as well. Could probably be OK with a tube but for sure they dont work well with Tubliss. The go to tire thats basically same tread with a little more reinforcement and harder compound(basically just a more reliable tire) is their newer, JX8 gekkota. All these are specialized tires though and not meant to be roosted with or ride much over 15mph as they are about getting thru nasty low traction riding.

If on a budget, wanting good life but still wanting a gummy, the Tusk Recon is good and if you want a little more grip but still lower cost the shinko 525 and 505 cheaters are good options too. Kenda has a hybrid as well and its supposedly the best for everything(traction and knob life) and cost is reasonable( I think this is charged cycle works recommended 16." Ive done alot of research for my surron and all these are offered in 16" sizes.