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Bought a pair of Forkasters anybody running on rear and if so which way round? Stupid question but do you run with tread opposite way to front


 
Posted : 21/11/2020 5:49 pm
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I run one on the back with a shorty on the front. I use it as marked.


 
Posted : 21/11/2020 6:05 pm
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Sound job I shall do the same, cheers brother 👍


 
Posted : 21/11/2020 6:13 pm
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I also have one out back, run in the direction indicated. Might be a bit slidey out front this time of year if your locale is muddy.


 
Posted : 21/11/2020 6:40 pm
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Hoping it’s better than my Onza Canis 😂


 
Posted : 21/11/2020 6:47 pm
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I tried it for a while, didn't like it on either end tbh.

I came to recognise it as Maxxis's own Nobby Nic. Like a wee troll, "look, we can make one of those as well, except better, you can use a sharp tone of voice near it without it puncturing!". But even a better nobby nic's still not all that good really.


 
Posted : 21/11/2020 8:43 pm
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Got them front and rear and find they work well. Faster and lighter than minions, but less grip. More grip than Nobby Nics though.


 
Posted : 22/11/2020 10:15 pm
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Got them on both ends atm on an Oiz, rear is surprisingly good, front let go on me yesterday ( admittedly I was on a trail that was a bit much for the bike) so will be swapping it out for something a little grippier. They roll really well.


 
Posted : 23/11/2020 12:07 pm
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I’m on the fence. Three holes from one hit today. It was a big sharp bit of flint though and I was shifting.


 
Posted : 23/11/2020 4:30 pm
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Nothing wrong with Nobby Nics if used for their intended general XC / light trail riding duties. I run one on the front of my Anthem with a Racing Ralph on the rear with no bother. More grip on the front than a RR or Rocket Ron with hardly any noticeable rolling resistance penalty. I wouldn't want one on the front of a longer travel trail / all mountain / enduro bike though.

Tempted to try the Forekaster but the size options in 27.5 are limited.


 
Posted : 23/11/2020 5:37 pm
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2.2 Forekaster on the back, 2.4 Ardent on the front - fast slidey fun.


 
Posted : 23/11/2020 7:35 pm
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I like the Forekaster front and rear for most terrain, it’s not the fastest or grippiest but seems a good all rounder. Put a dissector up front in the hardtack and liking that so far with a Forekaster out back. Have a Rekon on the back of the Spur, it’s great for groomed trail centre trails, less so on natural stuff.


 
Posted : 23/11/2020 8:02 pm

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