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the answer to that is.......it depends. Riding style is so varied that it's hard to pin a number on it. If you're in the habit of skidding your rear all over the place, then it might wear out faster. if you're on rocks all the time, it'll wear out faster over loam/dirt. I seem to go through about 2 sets of tires a year. Barring any major problems (like when I put a gash in a sidewall in a new tire)

 

I don't ride enough to wear out tires, but my experience has been that mine usually get ruined by a gash before wearing out. I have had some Chupacabras that lasted long enough to wear down to where they weren't biting as well anymore (knobs all rounded off), but not completely worn out. I'm thinking they had somewhere around 500 miles on them. But those have small knobs. As has been mentioned, it all depends on the tire, compound, riding surface, and riding style. I try not to skid. I also like riding the same tire front and rear, so if I damage a tire I can put the new one on the front.

 

I went back and did read the second sentence. Assuming the local organization is an IMBA chapter the trails are insured regardless...

Indeed, I am a proponent of the designation but it's important to differentiate my special interests. That's why I'm asking the general opinions of the group. I rode bikes for fun originally...can't sell my soul for profit now. Also, I'm just one seat at the table for our community - plenty of folks hate the idea (they built these trails 10-20 years ago for themselves - gotta keep the grassroots appeal)

 

That's typically been my experience with front tires too. Got about 350-400 miles I think out of my most recent assegai, but had to replace it since I flatted in two spots.
Still holds air with 3 bacon strips in it and sealant filling the gaps, but I don't wanna chance running that tire on anything DH.
Same condition as you described. Knobs rounded off and not biting on aggressive turn ins with using front brake, but still plenty of tread depth. I can't say I've ever worn down a front tire to the point where the tread depth was what caused me to replace it. Albeit I've only run Maxxis front tires

 

for tire wear i was gonna guess like 750-1000 miles. 750 if you ride a bit of concrete between trails. 1000 if its mostly dirt and trails. all varies by tire though.

then i googled it and it said 1000-3000 per tire and that cant be. thats way too high. but then reading everyone else's comments makes me think my answer is a little more in line.

 

I’m definitely on your side of the fence for this. Pretty bold of IMBA to charge a municipality or club for the prestige for something they have done zero work to build. Sounds like a Ponzi scheme and certainly justifies the hate.

 

The gravel bike came yesterday, I put it together, and gave it a first ride today! Its so much nicer for riding on the road than the mtb. its so light and fast and it coasts forever compared to the knobby tires that I left at off road pressures all the time. Seating position is different for sure, but wasn't uncomfortable my any means. brifters are also interesting as I kept tapping the brakes when shifting in the beginning. Also got some clipless shoes and pedals, but I just started on flats to not dive too deep at once. Looking forward to more biking on all the terrains!

 

Yeah, I kind of agree. I think they have their place and can be useful in helping communities get started that don't know how, or when local land managers are needing a bit more reassurance, but I'm not convinced they are needed in areas where local clubs have gotten it figured out, or local governments are already all-in and supportive. They just seem less relevant than they used to be. I hadn't been to their site in like 10 years, and a lot has changed since then. These days, if a Google search for "mountain biking [insert location name]" comes up with your local club and trail info, I'm not sure of its value unless there are other benefits that are needed.

Just for fun, I did that Google for Knoxville, and Trailforks provided everything I would need to know. Lots of trails there!

 

Spotted:
From a trip in Utah, near Cedar City.

Homie had a mountain bike and a dirt bike.

 

before i read your caption, iw as like, "wait...that looks like cedar city"

 

Just tacked up. I need to make sissy bar mounts first.

 

Like others said, totally depends on the rider and terrain, and the tire's rubber. I tend to wear tires pretty quickly, especially rears. But I like the rear of my bike to get loose, ride lots of steep and rocky areas, and tend to care less about how long they last. Smiles not miles.
That said, most rear tires rack up between 350-400 miles. Fronts are almost exactly 500 miles. I run DoubleDown or equivalent tires on both, maximum grip on the front.

 

I have a spare set of TRP Slate T4's with rotors I’ll let go pretty cheap. They are installed in this picture.

 

They are invaluable for new communities trying to figure out the ropes. No doubt. Columbus, GA or Anniston, AL is a perfect example

@backcountryj I'll be in the world of lifted clean Jeeps and Chasing the Jones' (Alpharetta) this weekend. I know the MTB is super average but is there a pump track/skate park worth bringing my DJ?

 

Like other have said, it depends on style of riding, conditions (rocks, roots, loam, sand stone, granite, shale, mud, etc.) - I would add type of tire. Some of the more beefy all mountain, DH oriented tires will last longer than say an XC oriented tire like a Maxxis Icon, Aspen, Ardent Race that have less tread to wear and are not as robust (rubber compound, lug size) as others. XC tire on my hard tail are about 1,2 sets per year ; all mountain on the Intense is 1 every other season.

 

Taco, bikes and tacos..........or is that Taco, bikes and burritos? Nice bike and truck BTW

 

No my friend I am not familiar with any of the sort in that area. I’m on the south side of ATL.

 

yeah, tire compounds does make a big difference. 3C Maxx grip gets ripped to shreds after 1 ride for me. but 3c maxx terra last a tad bit longer. Which is why I tend to go 3c maxx terra, exo+/dd on all my tires.

 

Can anyone (who has ridden them) speak to the below 27.5 bikes and how they’d compare with one another?

These are on my shortlist for a few reasons that I won’t get into as it’s not important for the inquiry at hand:

Evil Calling
Ibis Mojo 4
Santa Cruz 5010 (current version - 2020+?)
Transition Scout (current version - 2020+?)
Yeti SB140

*Please note that I’m not asking for anyones opinion on whether you think 29 or 27.5 is better/worse/indifferent.

 

Speaking as a non-native, non-local Coloradian - the correct choice is the Yeti brah.