Wider Monty tire worth the wait?

maxisback said:

well youdnt wait.. what is .2 inchs gonna change ? its gonna add more
weight and maybe a bit of bounce..pointless just make ur uni without
it..

Ever seen the difference between a 2.5 trials tire and a 2.3 mtb tire?
Its a huge difference.

And 2.5 trials tires are REALLY 2.7 inches, they just say they're 2.5.
A 2.7 would in reality be MORE than 2.7.

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it makes a bunch of difference... it's all a matter of personal opinion.
i got a lot more bounce outta evan byrne's modified not-bedford uni at
CMW than i do offa mine with a 2.1 "the wall" tire. i think it helps.

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I think from the sound of things, the only reason you should wait is for
the novelty of having a fancy new wide Monty tyre (someone which should
not neccessarily be ignored). 🙂 It doesn't sound to me like it would
help you all that much given the style of riding you described. I
really think your current one can handle anything you're currently
dishing out at it. You mentioned riding narrow stuff. If you're
wanting to get into riding along round railings and other stuff that's
narrower than your current tyre, I'd consider this new one. I'm really
into that sort of riding myself and I'm now considering investing in
one. It'll give you that extra few millimeters to move the wheel side
to side beneath you which makes a much bigger diference than a lot of
people seem to realise. The difference may not even be a physical one
(although I think it is) but it could be a mental thing.

Let us know how you go.

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abbabibble said:

it makes a bunch of difference... it's all a matter of personal opinion.
i got a lot more bounce outta evan byrne's modified not-bedford uni at
CMW than i do offa mine with a 2.1 "the wall" tire. i think it helps.

The difference between a 20x2.1" and a 19x2.5" tire is gigantic. The
difference between a 19x2.5" and a 19x2.7" tire is minor. It's not fair
to compare a 20" tire to a 19" one. That's like comparing a 26x2.1
panaracer fire to a 24x3.0" gazzaloddi. Yeah, they have about the same
OD, but that's where the similarities end.

I haven't ridden one of these larger tires, but I think your time and
money are better spent getting what's available now and having fun
instead of sitiing and waiting. I apply that philosophy to most
equipment purchases.

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I do not think it is worht the wait. It wont really help you for trials
2.5 is alredy wide enough and the .2 might just add mroe weight.

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