Tyre choice for Africa...?
Hello all,
Im off on a Cape to Cairo trip in April. Can anyone give me advice on what sort of tyres to go for?
Ideally i would like to be able to do the trip on one set. I guess i will be doing a fair bit of tar road riding until i hit Malawi, but from there I want to hit the dirt and sand as much as possible. Is it a good idea to use my existing rear tyre with a nice new front until Malawi and then change the rear for something more off-road orientated? Im riding a Yamaha Tenere.
Also, ive heard of heavy duty spokes being a good idea, are they worth getting hold of, this will be difficult as theyre not available in SA.
Thanks Again,
Jim
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