Old Fart Triker
04-17-23, 08:32 PM
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I ride a Terra Trike Rambler All Terrain, the Green one. 2020 model.
I'm running a Maxxis Minion DHII something or other with all kinds of 3C max grip, WT such ~n~ badging,
The most expensive model they make Is on the back of my trike. I also run the tire in reverse for that extra bit of climbing traction.
I got a good max wide fit with the 24 x 2.4 wide. Tubed and 15 psi works for me.
Me, an In shape 160 pounds, with a full load out my chain's pull 220-230 pounds up.
My chains, My Tadpole runs with 2 3/4 full bike chains, It's a recumbent thang.
Got a couple of the stock Schwalbe Smart Sam's out front.
I gravel grind, Big Frog Mountain logging roads are among some of my routs. I do lots of hard steep climbs and
will probably die on a down hill run at any time.
My question, are there any 24 x at least 2.1 inch wide tires with treads designed specifically for gravel?
24 x 2.4 or maybe a 2.5 wide would be a max fit on my tail and I'd like that.
Out Front 2.2 to 2.4 wide would work.
I'm running a Maxxis Minion DHII something or other with all kinds of 3C max grip, WT such ~n~ badging,
The most expensive model they make Is on the back of my trike. I also run the tire in reverse for that extra bit of climbing traction.
I got a good max wide fit with the 24 x 2.4 wide. Tubed and 15 psi works for me.
Me, an In shape 160 pounds, with a full load out my chain's pull 220-230 pounds up.
My chains, My Tadpole runs with 2 3/4 full bike chains, It's a recumbent thang.
Got a couple of the stock Schwalbe Smart Sam's out front.
I gravel grind, Big Frog Mountain logging roads are among some of my routs. I do lots of hard steep climbs and
will probably die on a down hill run at any time.
My question, are there any 24 x at least 2.1 inch wide tires with treads designed specifically for gravel?
24 x 2.4 or maybe a 2.5 wide would be a max fit on my tail and I'd like that.
Out Front 2.2 to 2.4 wide would work.
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These are pretty uncommon, but a Google Search on "24 inch gravel tire" shows a few options by Schwalbe, Specialized and Maxxis. They are mountain bike-ish so I'd go with the ones with the smaller knobs...
