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I usually only run wet tyres in the winter - does this place get muddy then? Mud is all good fun but would be good to know before rather than faffing with tyres once there.

I've ridden there 4 times in last 6 months - 2x conditions were wet and muddy - on first occasion I ran swamp donkey front with minion rear; second time - minion F&R....

...both set-up's worked fine at FoD with the first slightly better but as usual it's a bit of a case of swings and roundabouts - some of the steep. loamey switchback trail would suit a wetscreams (or any spike) but the faster, more open, rockier based trails, even when wet. are fine on minions / high rollers (or simialr); swamp donkeys F&R would be a good overall choice if you've got em but I wouldn't get too worried ....

... I'm going to start with minions f&r but take a spare front wheel with a wet scream and swap it out if it's a real bog (let's hope not!!)

Ooh

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I will be running 2.5 HR's but thinking about taking a Swampthing along if it looks horrid!

Only issue is the Swamp is a 2.35 so do you think this would make much differrence and really require a change of the rear to a 2.35 too? ( I have minion DH so not an issue on that score but like others dont really want to flaff around with changing tyres unless I really need too!) Only thing I can think off would be turn in would be quicker at front I suspect and make 'tracking' an issue but if its that horrid would that be a real issue LOL

Any thoughts welcome guys!!

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Grin - Karve and I chatted about FoD tyre choice today and concluded that there's probably not a single ideal all round tyre choice as the tracks are quite varied!

I've never run a smaller front tyre width compared to rear so can't offer any advice on how that might feel but personally I'd stick with HR F&R.

(that said, I'll probably have a last minute panic now and go wet screams F&R unless the hookworms turn up in time!! )

Northern

Swampys front and rear for me because I put them on on Wednesday and can't be arsed to change them!

Ive knackered my hand at ukbikeskills today so cant change my tyres - so its a bald minion at the back and a freshie at the front!

Serve you right for riding when others have to work! Hope you are gonna be ok for tomorrow

Mini cast in place - ill hope to be be mellow but good

Ouch! Is that your ghetto attempt or the best Alex could do with a bad situation

Bring them in the van mate, and I'll change them at FoD or on the way. Will want the full story on the trip to FoD

Just put my swamp things and crud guard on seeing as its rained all week and is due to rain all day tomorrow!

Guys - I am still at work, a quick question having never been to FOD.

Is it full on downhill or more uplift trails - I am thinking of taking the Nomad to get some practice under the tyres but dont want to be outbiked on any fun stuff?

Or Adam - is there room in the van for both?

Nigel

Come on - what did you do???

Slid off the wallride - very lame.

Nomad will be fine mate - might even be a good choice in the wet? Northern might have a better view on it than me