Comments on: Maxxis Ardent 29″er Tires: Out Of The Box http://twentynineinches.com/2008/08/29/maxxis-ardent-29er-tires-out-of-the-box/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maxxis-ardent-29er-tires-out-of-the-box 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 25 May 2012 00:28:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Bog http://twentynineinches.com/2008/08/29/maxxis-ardent-29er-tires-out-of-the-box/#comment-55669 Bog Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:32:59 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1225#comment-55669 I always put the heavier of my tires on the back (given that I'm running the same tire front and rear). Given that the tire is heavier it likely means that the casing is also heavier and this will handle the extra weight of us bigger guys because the rear is generally where we pinch flat. Makes sense along with what GT is saying about turning a front wheel. I always put the heavier of my tires on the back (given that I’m running the same tire front and rear). Given that the tire is heavier it likely means that the casing is also heavier and this will handle the extra weight of us bigger guys because the rear is generally where we pinch flat. Makes sense along with what GT is saying about turning a front wheel.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2008/08/29/maxxis-ardent-29er-tires-out-of-the-box/#comment-46268 Guitar Ted Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:16:36 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1225#comment-46268 Vandal: I hear ya, but if I am removing weight, I still want it off my rear wheel first. It may be a totally mental thing, but I love the way a light, stiff rear wheel spins up, and weight off the outer edges of my wheels is always a good thing. Vandal: I hear ya, but if I am removing weight, I still want it off my rear wheel first. It may be a totally mental thing, but I love the way a light, stiff rear wheel spins up, and weight off the outer edges of my wheels is always a good thing.

]]> By: Vandal http://twentynineinches.com/2008/08/29/maxxis-ardent-29er-tires-out-of-the-box/#comment-46241 Vandal Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:54:38 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1225#comment-46241 GT, All I am saying in Post #8 is that regardless of whether the heavier tire is on the front wheel or the rear wheel, the tire still requires the same amount of energy from the rider to accelerate it. Whether weight is removed from the outer diameter of the front wheel or the outer diameter of the rear wheel, the effect is the same because in a straight line, both wheels have to accelerate at the same rate. Going around a corner is a different matter. Because the front tire has to travel a greater distance, and it is forced to make a more rapid change of direction than the rear tire, the gyroscopic effect of the wheel would be reduced by having a lighter front tire. Thus, the rider would benefit more (use less energy) by putting the lighter of the two tires on the front wheel. GT,
All I am saying in Post #8 is that regardless of whether the heavier tire is on the front wheel or the rear wheel, the tire still requires the same amount of energy from the rider to accelerate it. Whether weight is removed from the outer diameter of the front wheel or the outer diameter of the rear wheel, the effect is the same because in a straight line, both wheels have to accelerate at the same rate.
Going around a corner is a different matter. Because the front tire has to travel a greater distance, and it is forced to make a more rapid change of direction than the rear tire, the gyroscopic effect of the wheel would be reduced by having a lighter front tire. Thus, the rider would benefit more (use less energy) by putting the lighter of the two tires on the front wheel.

]]> By: SSinGA http://twentynineinches.com/2008/08/29/maxxis-ardent-29er-tires-out-of-the-box/#comment-46161 SSinGA Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:47:48 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1225#comment-46161 Just did a quick measure on my production Ardents. Cruz weighed them on his ultimate digi scale before mounting @750g. 30psi on Stan'sArch rims 2.15" at the casing. 2.23 at the widest tread block. Just did a quick measure on my production Ardents. Cruz weighed them on his ultimate digi scale before mounting @750g.

30psi on Stan’sArch rims

2.15″ at the casing.
2.23 at the widest tread block.

]]> By: jason in north carolina http://twentynineinches.com/2008/08/29/maxxis-ardent-29er-tires-out-of-the-box/#comment-46113 jason in north carolina Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:58:57 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1225#comment-46113 Love these tires, Robb is correct though. I would lower the pressure a little bit and that will increase performance quite a bit IMO. I like the new side logo sweet....looking forward to your review as well Love these tires, Robb is correct though. I would lower the pressure a little bit and that will increase performance quite a bit IMO.

I like the new side logo sweet….looking forward to your review as well

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