FWIW, the 650b Pacenti mtb tires all have the same volume casing--the various widths are attained by making the tread/knobs more or less aggressive. So you should theoretically get the same cush from air volume with the 2.0 QuasiMoto as you would with the 2.3 NeoMoto. Whether you would benefit from the more aggressive knobs of the Neo depends on the surface and terrain you're dealing with.
What air pressure were you running? I've not used the Quasi up front but I had one in the back of my Rawland for a while, and I've run the 2.1 and 2.3 Neo on a couple of different bikes. They like to be run at pretty low pressure which should contribute to a smoother ride. I've run the front as low as 23-26 psi without any issues. (I weigh around 150) Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI -----Original Message----- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of jinxed Sent: Fri 1/1/2010 10:47 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: *****SPAM***** [RBW] Re: NYD Ride report. Bombadil goes riding with the big boys! I am running the max width tire Riv recommends, 2.0. Specifically the Pacenti Quasi-Moto. They did fine, but I had been running 2.3's on my old bike and felt there can be a huge benefit in that depending on conditions. I used to do a bunch of snow riding and loved the continental vertical 2.3's on my Yeti. I think if I had it to do again, knowing what I do now, I would have gone with an Atlantis. Not that I am sour on the Bombadil in any way, but I think the Atlantis may have been better for my intended MTB use. I would have gained a bit of standover clearance and the ability to run a fatter 26" tire. Who knows, maybe the larger 650b rolling diameter does as much "trail smoothing" as a larger volume 26" tire? Not sure if I am nuanced enough to tell, but I have certainly felt the difference from 2.0 vs. 2.3 on a 26" wheel. One thing I was a little on the fence about was the bar, but it is a keeper for sure! I was debating on a moustache set up, but wanted to get this on a good trail first. It's right on for me. Thanks Riv/Nitto for that one! On Jan 1, 8:27 pm, doug peterson <dougpn...@cox.net> wrote: > Now that looks like fun! And the Bomba looks so right for the job. > If I didn't have an Atlantis, I'd go for one. > What size tires are you using? I've no experience on a bicycle in > snow but based on playing in the sandbox, I'd want at least 2". > > dougP -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
