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thanks for the advice! i assumed the g-ones wouldnt last the whole way but i liked the idea of a 2.8" tyre! i'll take a look at the maxxis ramblers and the conti x-kings.
and that mud looks very tedious! i havent booked flights so i'm still flexible on timings. research of the monsoon season in new mexico indicates it runs from june-september which is when everyone seems to do it! do you advise leaving later to end up in new mexico september time?
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My advice would be to use better tyres than G-ones, and be prepared to put new ones on in colorado. It's a long ride.
I think my Maxxis Ramblers are much tougher than G-ones, fast rolling. I rode with Continental X-King 2.4s if you can fit 2.2s go for them, they lasted the whole route (just).
You may want to research rainy season on the south of the route, cos once it rains, you can expect to be doing 2mph walking in peanut butter for a long time until it drys again.