I put 2.4 Forekasters front and rear on my bike and I’m really liking them. Only minor difference is that I went with dual compound on the rear and 3C Max Terra on the front. Part tire, part luck and probably part skill, but I cleaned a techy climb on them that I had never done in my previous 7 years of riding.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
That sounds like a great combo! I think I'd really like moving this Forekaster to the front and running a dual compound one out back so I can get a little more loose. The 3C Max Terra is grippier than I hoped for actually haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@RideLaughPodcast3 ай бұрын
Great video Nick and Katie. I'm always looking for a solid tire and you did a good job illustrating the strengths. Loving the footage of Rocky Ridge too. Side note, glad to see you making videos again. Sage
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Thanks Sage! The test ride at Rocky Ridge was definitely my favorite part of making this one. We're stoked to be back on YT with some new content! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching man!
@bike3143 ай бұрын
I love my forekaster on my bike! It handled Moab quite well. Glad to see you posting again, been following you since you went on the b1ker podcast
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
It’s such a versatile tire! That’s awesome to hear! Thank you for watching! 🤘
@MTBQandA3 ай бұрын
HEY!! Great to see you back at it!!! Great review video! Very thorough.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Great to be back! Thanks Johnnie! 🤙
@Tom-zc8vz3 ай бұрын
It was sick meeting you guys out at Rocky Ridge the other week. Keep up the great work and content!
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
It was sick meeting you guys too! Thanks for tuning in! See you out on the trails! 🫡🤙
@marksandoval53613 ай бұрын
My favorite tire comb on my Stumpy Evo is the 2.6 Rekon front and 2.4 Rekon rear, both 60tpi, DC(dual compound). Rolls fast, hooks up well, very durable, affordable.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Nice! I think I’m going with Rekons for my new hardtail! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@user-ns8vr9hz3d3 ай бұрын
schwalbe Wicked will rear, nobby nic front
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
@@user-ns8vr9hz3d nice! Always wanted to try the Nobby Nic 😂
@marksandoval53613 ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB I tried 2.4 Rekon front and rear but the front didn't have enough grip. Going to the 2.6 front added just enough extra grip and flotation to give the ideal performance. I also tried 2.6 Rekon front and rear but that combo felt slow rolling.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
@@marksandoval5361 that makes sense. It’s crazy how many factors play a part. That’s why I continue running Maxxis. Really trying to figure out their tire line before jumping around. Takes a lot of dialing in to find something that works optimally!
@Ben_Kasper3 ай бұрын
Seems like the perfect tire for a trail bike or a hardtail so if I do end up getting a hardtail I’ll pick some up. Good video man
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Agreed! Thanks for watching homie! 🤙
@bermchasin3 ай бұрын
nice! My bike came with forkasters on it, I switched my front to a rekon but these actually look dope.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
The Forekaster is definitely sweet. I really wanted to try Rekons but I knew I would puncture them since they don’t offer my tire size in EXO+. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@johndef50753 ай бұрын
I rode dry xc mostly. Just put an Ikon 2.35 on front and 2.2 on rear. Very happy so far.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Love hearing what people are running on their bikes! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@B1KER3 ай бұрын
I really like the rekon. If you were using a rekon Forcaster combo which one would you put up front. It looks like that has better side knobs for the front. Thoughts?
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
I’d say Forekaster front and Rekon rear would be an awesome combo! I’d love to run that on this bike if they made a 27.5x2.4 EXO+ Rekon.
@B1KER3 ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB I run 2.8 rekons on my Hardtail. I was thinking of taking the plus wheels off and doing 29er 2.6’s. I’ll have to take a look at those. 🤘
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
@@B1KER yeah man that sounds perfect for a hardtail! 🤙
@splooshmtb3 ай бұрын
He lives! hah jokes aside, curious to know if they do the Maxxis thing that happens to the faster rolling tires I've tried where the side knobs start coming off within like 3 months.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
It's good to be back! haha That's strange! I've pretty much always run Maxxis tires and I've always been impressed with their longevity. This would be the fastest rolling Maxxis tire I've owned though so I will have to make a follow up review on it in a few months! I'll keep that in mind for the review! Thanks for watching bro!
@splooshmtb3 ай бұрын
@NickandKatieMTB dhr2 has always treated me well but man dissectors and aggressors always lose their knows quick. Source: currently riding knobless dissectors 😂
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
@@splooshmtb haha damn. Love the DHR2 as well. Like I said in the video I still have the 2 year old one up front! It's lost some of its grip for sure but ultimately it still holds air! 😅 I've never really had an issue with ripping knobs off., I'm more of a puncture guy myself. 🫠
@Biking_with_Akiva3 ай бұрын
Great review 💯🤙🏾
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤙
@mikelafferty52533 ай бұрын
Im running Rekons, 27.5 x 2.6 work awesome but a little slow, next round I might try to find a faster roller, this one might fit the job!
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
I’d definitely give the Forekaster a shot then! Been loving it in the rear so far. I’d be curious to try one in the front as well. Thanks for watching! 🤙
@RedRoulette3 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the video. I’m actually use the rekon rear and dissector on front. The rolling resistance of rekon is good, but I think that had some problems in traction. What do you think of comparison of rolling resistance between forekaster 2 and rekon?
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Hi! Thanks for watching! I'd say the Forekaster is going to have more traction than the Rekon but it's at the cost of a bit of rolling speed. The side knobs on the Forekaster are noticeably more aggressive than the ones on the Rekon but so are the center knobs. Hope this helps!
@Trails_trout_surf3 ай бұрын
new video sweet
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
We’re stoked to put out some new content! Thanks for watching! 👍
@gustavopelotudo2Ай бұрын
Hi there. I just bought a used 2017 Scott Spark 960 and it came with V1 wire bead Forekasters front and rear. The thing is that the tires are quite at the end of their life and I'd like to buy the new Forekaster but I'm not sure if the 2.40WT of the new FK will fit on my syncros x23 23" rim. Can u give me some piece of advice? Thanks!
@NickandKatieMTB29 күн бұрын
If the v1 forecasters were 2.4 then I imagine they would work! I’m not 100% sure though. Wish I could be more help!
@gustavopelotudo229 күн бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB Thank you very much for your answer. Kind regards.
@hamlet83463 ай бұрын
I don't know if you guys have heard about this but there's a new pumptrack that just got made out in Carlisle. You should make a video about it. I've wanted to check it out myself but have been pretty busy lately. Plus I'm not sure how rideable it would be with all the recent rain. Still probably worth the check out though!
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
I don’t think we’ve heard of it! What’s it called?
@hamlet83463 ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB It's called the "Carlisle Pumptrack" on google maps. Here is link: maps.app.goo.gl/gaEQBWQfrr5AWTe26
@hamlet83463 ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB It's called the "Carlisle Pumptrack" on google maps.
@KotakMeister3 ай бұрын
I bought these about 3 weeks ago for my front and back wheels. I busted the rear wheel a week ago. I don't really like them cos they're not really suitable for the terrain I'm riding...they kinda suck in damp/wet terrain. They're really good in dry conditions though.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
That’s a bummer. Sorry to hear you’re not diggin the tires! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@KotakMeister3 ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB Nah, it's no biggie. The terrain i ride on is just unsuitable. I'm certain if the place i ride on is dryer on most days, it would be a blast. For those who read my comment, please don't be turned off by it. I live in the tropics and things do get wet from time to time.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
@@KotakMeister yeah it would be tricky to find a perfect tire for both conditions!
@j.lafleur66593 ай бұрын
I would like this more if you explained your riding style as a Voice Over during ride clips. For an 8 minute video there is a lack of action. Otherwise good content 👍
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching! 🤙
@MichauxGravityRiders3 ай бұрын
Fast rolling and grip?? I might have to give this a try since the Forekaster 29x2.4 is about $10-20 cheaper than the DHR II right now.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Do it bro! Just rode on it again today and I’m loving it!
@keith68723 ай бұрын
How well is the grip on wet wooden plank bridge? You will bust your but. Steel knobs on tires may work...remember ice racing motorcycles.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Just have to proceed with caution on wet wooden features like that. 99% of the time I’m riding dirt or rocks so tires like these work great. Studded tires may be used when riding in very specific conditions like on ice. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@XCRiders3 ай бұрын
So yeah
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Yes haha
@ignatiusrobinson3 ай бұрын
Any updates on the sealant experiment?
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Funny you ask! Katie and I were just talking about making a follow up video on it. Stay tuned! 👍
@EMTBonsai3 ай бұрын
Good front tyre's for a combo mix not great on rear
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
I’ll have to try it out front in the future
@SolarizeYourLife3 ай бұрын
What id width rims are you running with???
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
30s!
@DaBinChe3 ай бұрын
V2 is a great trail tire. Lite, low rolling resistance, grips in corners/brakes/climbs, and most importantly predictable.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Couldn’t have said it better myself! The predictability is something I’ve noticed on rides lately that I wish I would have talked about in the video! For me it’s one of the biggest selling points for choosing the Forekaster over the Dissector. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@Pendogmillionaire3 ай бұрын
Is that a gt dirt jumper with blue ultradynamicos?
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
They are actually the GT branded tires that came stock on it!
@Pendogmillionaire3 ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB found the video, pretty sick man!
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
@@Pendogmillionaire thanks! 🤙🤙
@colincochrane52423 ай бұрын
Are those wheels race face turbines ?
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Nope, just an ARC30!
@barfo2813 ай бұрын
Didn't this tire come out a year ago?
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
Yes it did
@radiocontrolled91813 ай бұрын
Too much nit picking on tire size, tire compounds, thread, grip, looks etc. etc. these days. Keep snowflaked Gen Z. Just fU¢
@j.l.59663 ай бұрын
Ok gramps
@gweflj3 ай бұрын
The problem is Maxxis undersized the volume. If it was 3mm wider it would be great. If it’s dry try a Rekon Race 2.4”. They measure 62mm on a 30mm ID rim. They have a stupid amount of grip considering how fast they roll.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
I completely agree. I wish they offered EXO+ on the rekon or rekon race in 27.5x2.4. This is the biggest bike I own and I need it to handle the gnarly rock gardens of PA. Definitely less options with 27.5 unfortunately. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@gweflj3 ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB Ah I see. Try Schwalbe Super Trail Nobby Nics. It probably has more grip than the Forekaster and the casing is more substantial than EXO+.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
@@gweflj interesting! Might have to try them out! Thanks! 🤙
@gweflj3 ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB There's a world or really good tires outside of Maxxis.
@NickandKatieMTB3 ай бұрын
@@gweflj no doubt! I've tried a few other brands over the years. I really like the depth of experience that comes with sticking to one brand. At least until I've tried everything I want to try from Maxxis. I also tend to replace one tire at a time and almost every bike my wife and I own have Maxxis tires on them so I can switch things around. Hate running mismatched tires haha