Comments on: Vredestein Spotted Cat 29″er Tire: First Impressions http://twentynineinches.com/2011/11/07/vredestein-spotted-cat-29er-tire-first-impressions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vredestein-spotted-cat-29er-tire-first-impressions 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Sat, 18 May 2013 14:58:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: solitone http://twentynineinches.com/2011/11/07/vredestein-spotted-cat-29er-tire-first-impressions/#comment-79361 solitone Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:13:51 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=12879#comment-79361 Hi c_g, I know it's an old post, but I'd like to know your impressions using 2.0" tires with American Classic All Mountain rims. Did they fit well, or were too tight? I have AmClassic AM wheels as well, and I'm looking for a thinner tire for my rear wheel (my Gas29 Stambek frame doesn't have much clearence for the rear wheel, and basically I don't have any space left with my current Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.25) What other 2.0" tire could I consider with these rims? Hi c_g,

I know it’s an old post, but I’d like to know your impressions using 2.0″ tires with American Classic All Mountain rims.

Did they fit well, or were too tight?

I have AmClassic AM wheels as well, and I’m looking for a thinner tire for my rear wheel (my Gas29 Stambek frame doesn’t have much clearence for the rear wheel, and basically I don’t have any space left with my current Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.25)

What other 2.0″ tire could I consider with these rims?

]]> By: c_g http://twentynineinches.com/2011/11/07/vredestein-spotted-cat-29er-tire-first-impressions/#comment-75147 c_g Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:06:35 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=12879#comment-75147 @ kurti_sc: You are right, tubeless ready tires are designed to be run with sealant only. I only inflate them initially without sealant to see how airtight they are by themselves. It is a good indicator but nothing to be replicated for real world riding. Vredestein in this regard is doing really well but not exclusive - I have had similar results with multiple tubeless ready tires by GEAX and a few by other manufacturers. @ kurti_sc: You are right, tubeless ready tires are designed to be run with sealant only. I only inflate them initially without sealant to see how airtight they are by themselves. It is a good indicator but nothing to be replicated for real world riding. Vredestein in this regard is doing really well but not exclusive – I have had similar results with multiple tubeless ready tires by GEAX and a few by other manufacturers.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2011/11/07/vredestein-spotted-cat-29er-tire-first-impressions/#comment-75127 Guitar Ted Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:15:49 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=12879#comment-75127 @kurti_sc: Some models of Bontrager TLR tires will also hold air with no sealant. So, it isn't just a Vredestein thing, but admittedly, it is not commonplace for tubeless ready tires. @kurti_sc: Some models of Bontrager TLR tires will also hold air with no sealant. So, it isn’t just a Vredestein thing, but admittedly, it is not commonplace for tubeless ready tires.

]]> By: kurti_sc http://twentynineinches.com/2011/11/07/vredestein-spotted-cat-29er-tire-first-impressions/#comment-75125 kurti_sc Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:15:06 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=12879#comment-75125 Vrederstein is well know for high quality road tires around here (south east US), but i've never seen their off-road stuff. it certainly looks interesting. cg, I must have missed something. You stated that you ran these without sealant initially. These are not UST type tires, but regular old tubeless ready, and light weight to boot! I had no clue that could be done. I've only been running tubeless for about 18 months, but I always use the prescribed amount of sealant and sometimes a bit more if the sidewalls are a little porous. The way these Spotted Cats sealed up sounds pretty awesome. I would definitely like to get my hands on a set. Thanks for the write up. Vrederstein is well know for high quality road tires around here (south east US), but i’ve never seen their off-road stuff. it certainly looks interesting.
cg, I must have missed something. You stated that you ran these without sealant initially. These are not UST type tires, but regular old tubeless ready, and light weight to boot! I had no clue that could be done. I’ve only been running tubeless for about 18 months, but I always use the prescribed amount of sealant and sometimes a bit more if the sidewalls are a little porous. The way these Spotted Cats sealed up sounds pretty awesome. I would definitely like to get my hands on a set.
Thanks for the write up.

]]> By: Stevo http://twentynineinches.com/2011/11/07/vredestein-spotted-cat-29er-tire-first-impressions/#comment-75101 Stevo Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:57:06 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=12879#comment-75101 @professed. Yes head in the sand for the Aus distributor. I talked to him at a local race 2 weeks ago when he had some 26" tyres on show and was not aware Vredestein produced any 29er tyres. Maybe he needs a few more queries to spark his attention from other 29er riders down under. @professed. Yes head in the sand for the Aus distributor. I talked to him at a local race 2 weeks ago when he had some 26″ tyres on show and was not aware Vredestein produced any 29er tyres. Maybe he needs a few more queries to spark his attention from other 29er riders down under.

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