Vertigo, I think we’re on the same page with the 29", you’re describing it perfectly. It’s a love/hate relationship. I would love to love it, yet it’s not possible. Time will help I’m sure, but there is a frustration that makes it less enjoyable than the 24". But when I see the potential in town, I’d really like to enjoy the benefits. I’ve started to work on retraining myself on road riding, it’ll take time I’m sure, but for now I should do laps on the running track nearby - flat, hardly any camber (it has a tiny bit weirdly enough, probably to avoid water staying on when it rains) and no holes or unexpected obstacles.
Thanks for all your feedback on the Hookworm. I wish that info had come before, because I went for it after reading that thread. Which says the opposite…
I come from a Big Apple 2.5 on a KH 29" (rim is 47mm I think?), and that had the camber issue too. Though, as I suspect, a lot of my camber problem is my own fault, not the uni. I could go out for more tire shopping (becoming an expensive experience…), but I have no idea what I should get. Big Apple 29" 2.0? There isn’t a consensus on that tire either.
Uni came with the original Maxxis Ardent (2.4 wide I think), how’s that on pavement? Might try to put it on, pump it up and try on the streets.