Rear wheel dusty spinouts when climbing

[Catrin]

There is a bike store in Columbus that rents mountain bikes, and I believe another one in Bloomington or the area. I would happily join on on a weekend TE camping/mtb trip! BGI in Indianapolis also rents mountain bikes. The Inn at Brown County State Park has decent rooms, and they also have family size cabins for rent.

[Catrin]

What difference should I expect in the handling of my Jamis with a more minimal tire in the front with a wider (I think), certainly more aggressive tire in the back? The Mountain King is 2.2 with certainly more rubber and knobbies, the Geax Mexcal is, I think, 2.1. I was told there would be a difference, it would be nice to have an idea what to expect so I can judge whether I need to take it to an easy trail first.

[indysteel]

What difference should I expect in the handling of my Jamis with a more minimal tire in the front with a wider (I think), certainly more aggressive tire in the back? The Mountain King is 2.2 with certainly more rubber and knobbies, the Geax Mexcal is, I think, 2.1. I was told there would be a difference, it would be nice to have an idea what to expect so I can judge whether I need to take it to an easy trail first.

I can't answer that question, but in an abundance of caution, why not just test it out on an easy trail regardless of what anybody tells you to expect?