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chrod HuntBikeWheels's article
Sep 2, 2026 at 14:50
Sep 2, 2026
Hunt Enduro V3 Alloy Rims Now Available Separately for $119
@letstossgrenades: Yeah DD has worked pretty well for me on the rear at 2.4-2.5" and 29psi. I've punctured 5 rear of 7 EXO+ tires, 1 of 4 DDs, and 0 of 3 DH casing tires over the last ~5 years on the same trails.
I do like the feel of the DH casing more and can reduce pressure a smidge, but overall I have been choosing the DD's lately because I'm becoming a lazy SOB and prefer a lower weight, less draggy tire. Maybe a switch to Maxxterra is next on that path...
Yeah agree on the pressure floor for clydes, anything below 28 psi without an insert and I can feel the tire roll over a little. And I'd bash a rim at 26 or 27 psi anyways. So it's either DD + Insert at 26psi or DD / DH and no insert at 29 psi and less weight and hassle. No goldilocks zone yet.
chrod HuntBikeWheels's article
Sep 2, 2026 at 13:58
Sep 2, 2026
Hunt Enduro V3 Alloy Rims Now Available Separately for $119
@letstossgrenades: Yeah you're right -- I am much more biased toward trail + enduro.
San Diego's rocky terrain is pretty nasty on tires and rims, but I've been able to get away with 28H "compliant" front carbon rims and DD casings.
If I were to build a DH bike I'd be leaning 32H still with DH casing tires. And that's what I run for DH when I occasionally go.
I stopped playing around with inserts when I couldn't reduce tire casing thickness on the rear due to slashes and punctures. I'm 220 lbs, so a rear DD or DH casing at 28psi is what I run for support, and EXO+ with insert is heavier, punctures/slashes more easily with added install difficulty to boot. While I did run inserts I loved the extra traction at 25-26 psi... until I had to break out the plug kit.
chrod HuntBikeWheels's article
Sep 2, 2026 at 10:12
Sep 2, 2026
Hunt Enduro V3 Alloy Rims Now Available Separately for $119
For trail and enduro use I'm a team compliance convert - I used to overbuild my front wheels simply out of choosing the same config as the rear. But the fact that I never ever had any issues indicated I'd left compliance and weight margin on the table.
Still use 32H 3-cross 30mm on the rear but on the front I've been extremely happy with 28H especially with modern carbon hoops. Never have issues with front wheel true, and the front end feels a little more compliant and still goes where I point it.
chrod mikekazimer's article
Aug 14, 2026 at 15:34
Aug 14, 2026
Round Up: All the Super-Short MTB Stems You Can Actually Buy
$160CAD at the moment, wait til his ad view count skyrockets....
chrod mattbeer's article
Aug 5, 2026 at 15:59
Aug 5, 2026
Review: Zink Vacay - The Responsive Freestyle Specialist
@JMK92: 2016 review, wow time flies.
Found the link https://www.bikemag.com/mountain-bike-gear/review-canfield-balance
chrod Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 9, 2026 at 8:07
Jun 9, 2026
Canfield Lithium V3 Review: Long Travel Without the Lethargy
"... but I’d say the balance struck is ideal for most use cases... "
Dario with the sly cap Tilt.
chrod Dario-DiGiulio's article
May 8, 2026 at 14:12
May 8, 2026
Staff Ride: Dario's Santa Cruz Tallboy, 3 Years Later
I get all my Maxxis tires at police auction and from race venue dumpsters. After one race there's still plenty of meat on those bones!
chrod seb-stott's article
Apr 7, 2026 at 9:21
Apr 7, 2026
First Look: The 2026 Cannondale Bad Habit is an 'Enduro-Minded All-Mountain Bike'
Same boat, 6'1" and I went for a 485 reach XL Capra and am quite happy after being stuck in the middle.
You might like a Marin Alpine Trail XR at 490? Super adjustable too.
chrod seb-stott's article
Apr 7, 2026 at 9:19
Apr 7, 2026
First Look: The 2026 Cannondale Bad Habit is an 'Enduro-Minded All-Mountain Bike'
Yeah good to see Cannondale making a Capra with a warranty and frame storage /s
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