Comments on: Schwalbe Hans Dampf 29″er: First Impressions http://twentynineinches.com/2012/04/06/schwalbe-hans-dampf-29er-first-impressions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=schwalbe-hans-dampf-29er-first-impressions 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 24 May 2013 22:18:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kovas http://twentynineinches.com/2012/04/06/schwalbe-hans-dampf-29er-first-impressions/#comment-79692 Kovas Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:01:48 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=16119#comment-79692 MTBNate (or anyone else who wants to chime-in): I had WTB ExiWolfs mounted on my ride last season, and it was like the hand-of-God pushing me back with rolling resistance when it came to riding flats. I switched up to WTB's Bronson's - rolled a heck of a lot better - but the sidewalls weep sealant constantly... Thinking about the Hans Dampfs - but am wondering about how they roll (especially in comparison to the Exiwolfs). Drag? resistance on the flats? MTBNate (or anyone else who wants to chime-in): I had WTB ExiWolfs mounted on my ride last season, and it was like the hand-of-God pushing me back with rolling resistance when it came to riding flats. I switched up to WTB’s Bronson’s – rolled a heck of a lot better – but the sidewalls weep sealant constantly… Thinking about the Hans Dampfs – but am wondering about how they roll (especially in comparison to the Exiwolfs). Drag? resistance on the flats?

]]> By: MTBNate http://twentynineinches.com/2012/04/06/schwalbe-hans-dampf-29er-first-impressions/#comment-79424 MTBNate Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:14:53 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=16119#comment-79424 I replaced my well worn (3 yr old) ExiWolfs with Hans and so far in the last 3 wks over 12 rides/120 miles on central New Mexician trails around Albuquerque. I'm blessed with all kinds terrain from hard pack to mountain chunk. So far, Hans has performed great in all of it. Smoothing out the rocks on the Tunnel/Otero trail, sailing sound the desert hard pack of the N Foothills, and rolling the Mars-like single track at White Mesa. These tires are beefy, and are weighty but the effort expended on climbs is more than rewarded on the downhills. I replaced my well worn (3 yr old) ExiWolfs with Hans and so far in the last 3 wks over 12 rides/120 miles on central New Mexician trails around Albuquerque. I’m blessed with all kinds terrain from hard pack to mountain chunk. So far, Hans has performed great in all of it. Smoothing out the rocks on the Tunnel/Otero trail, sailing sound the desert hard pack of the N Foothills, and rolling the Mars-like single track at White Mesa. These tires are beefy, and are weighty but the effort expended on climbs is more than rewarded on the downhills.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2012/04/06/schwalbe-hans-dampf-29er-first-impressions/#comment-77718 Guitar Ted Thu, 10 May 2012 03:49:39 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=16119#comment-77718 @Bryce: The Hans is a bigger tire, but both the Hans and 29-4 are great tires for the rocky desert where you ride. the 29-4 is about a 58+mm wide while the Hans is a true 2.4"er. It may be determined by which will actually fit your bike. I love riding down there, by the way. I have relatives living in El Paso and was just there in March. @Bryce: The Hans is a bigger tire, but both the Hans and 29-4 are great tires for the rocky desert where you ride. the 29-4 is about a 58+mm wide while the Hans is a true 2.4″er. It may be determined by which will actually fit your bike.

I love riding down there, by the way. I have relatives living in El Paso and was just there in March.

]]> By: Bryce http://twentynineinches.com/2012/04/06/schwalbe-hans-dampf-29er-first-impressions/#comment-77717 Bryce Thu, 10 May 2012 03:28:57 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=16119#comment-77717 I've been anxiously awaiting your final report on these and the new Bonty 29-4s. Which of these do you think would be better suited in the Las Cruces/ El Paso desert tracks as a front tire? Currently running the 29-3 front version on a Flow rim and looking for more confident leaned/ off camber cornering with the same good durability and wear. Thanks for all the great reviews! I’ve been anxiously awaiting your final report on these and the new Bonty 29-4s. Which of these do you think would be better suited in the Las Cruces/ El Paso desert tracks as a front tire? Currently running the 29-3 front version on a Flow rim and looking for more confident leaned/ off camber cornering with the same good durability and wear.
Thanks for all the great reviews!

]]> By: Eli http://twentynineinches.com/2012/04/06/schwalbe-hans-dampf-29er-first-impressions/#comment-77497 Eli Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:28:15 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=16119#comment-77497 I tested the HD on a Flow rim this weekend. It fit fine on my Anthem. Unfortunately that wheel is built up with 5 cogs, so I'm still waiting to ride the HD until I get my new wheels. I tested the HD on a Flow rim this weekend. It fit fine on my Anthem. Unfortunately that wheel is built up with 5 cogs, so I’m still waiting to ride the HD until I get my new wheels.

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