You might be using the wrong tires! Here's how to tell. | Syd Fixes Bikes
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Published 2023-12-03
Some of the tires we talked about:
- Maxxis Assegai: bit.ly/3uyX3yi
- Maxxis Aspen: bit.ly/3N9sTbk
- Maxxis Severe: bit.ly/47UowJe
- Maxxis Forekaster: bit.ly/47IIaZe
- Maxxis Rekon Race: bit.ly/3uD7Vvl
- Maxxis Rekon: bit.ly/3T0jYwM
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00:00 Intro
00:53 Part 1: Why should you care about your tires?
02:26 Part 2: Casings and bead explained
05:25 Part 2a: Single-ply casings
06:41 Part 2b: Dual-ply casings
08:52 Part 3: Understanding tread patterns
10:48 Part 3a: Knob height
13:12 Part 3b: Knob spacing
13:40 Part 3c: Knob size
15:51 Part 3d: Siping
16:55 Part 3e: Rolling resistance
18:53 Part 4: Understanding tire compounds
20:32 Part 4a: Maxxis' 3C MaxxGrip compound
21:49 Part 4b: Maxxis' 3c MaxxTerra compound
22:44 Part 4c: Maxxis' MaxxSpeed compound
24:41 Part 5: Tire choice in the real world
25:52 Part 5a: Tire choice for Trans-Andes
27:38 Part 5b: Tire choice for Revolution Enduro Glorieta
29:13 Part 5c: Tire choice for Downieville Classic
31:20 Part 5d: Tire choice for Trans-Madeira
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All Comments (21)
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I’ve been watching YouTube videos for well over a decade, this is the first comment I’ve ever bothered to leave. This is a fantastic video, a great balance of being informative yet light-hearted and entertaining. Great work
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Rode a “trail” on Mt. St. Helens using knobbies. It was untracked pumice fields. Once we turned around at the climb’s end, a strong wind was at our backs. The knobs would pick up pumice gravel, sort of like flinging mud, to head height. Being light due to the air pockets, and with the wind at our backs, the pumice gravel would seem to float around our bodies as we rode. Supremely surreal.
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I switched from Assegai/Dissector to Forekaster/Rekon for my local trails in Indiana (Brown County) and while sometimes I miss the ultimate bite, this is a way better setup for around here. Lighter, rolls significantly better, still corners very well and predictable. I switched based on an earlier video from the Syd and Macky channel. Thanks guys!
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So happy this series is back. Loved how you explained the logic for picking the various Maxxis tires to address different trail conditions. Thought I knew it all about Maxxis tires; but, still got some great info. You two rock!
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Great video. Best MTB tire information coverage I've seen. Thanks for the in-depth explanations and examples of tires you'll used in different events.
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Love to see a new video from this channel! Binged this channel after reasearching repair. Then after months of watching, I learned there was another Syd & Macky channel!
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I was just watching your brake bleed video and was wondering when you would post the next vid here. Then I saw this waiting at the top of the list. Perfect timing!
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Very informative and fun along the way!! Thanx Syd!! Happy holidays 🤟😎
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This is by far the best tire video I have ever watched. Fantastic job!! Thank you
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Another great and informative video, thanks! So funny, last night I was thinking about how much I missed Sid fixes bikes, in fact I was going to send you a note this morning when viola you posted a new vid! Now that winter is here I hope we see a few more of this series. Cheers
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Welcome back to YouTube! Nice video- thanks!
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I've just started a new job at my LBS and I have spent some time trying to figure out the complexities of tires. Thank you Syd, you have made it a lot easier for me to understand and hopefully be able to explain about why a person may want a particular tire. 😃
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Speaking of big tall knobs, I've been running continental kryptotal rear, front and back. I tested tons of tires and these brake super hard and corner insane. Prefer open channel to intermediary for a hard bite, and having both the same is efficient to swap a bit worn front to back. Really good everything tire with taller knobs spaced enough for occasional mud and work great on loose steep dry terrain with chunky knobs that don't deform on rocks and rolls pretty fast.
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Oh man, this was the tire video I needed! Appreciate the helpful detail, thanks, Guys!
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Great video and very informative! This will help me select my next tire. Great quality video.
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Thanks! Great job breaking this down, I think that I finally understand this now.
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Great video! Love talking about choosing gear and your choices for situations.
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Missed this! Glad to see content back on this channel.
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Love yo guys following for years two of the best in my opinion! Keep up the good work!!!
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At last another video!! I love these and missed them so much.
