Happy new year! What is the absolute lightest mtb tire available to purchase ? Thanks!
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I would suspect the Schwalbe Thundeburt Super Race 29 x2.1 @ 545g. Light mountain bike tires aren’t really produced anymore, there’s almost no demand. I have some old Schwalbe lite skin Thunderburts that are 399g in 29x2.1, I doubt there will ever be a mtb tire that light again.
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When building an ultralight Scott Spark I got those Thunderburts in the lightest casing, in addition to my normal Aspen 2.25s. I knew they'd bring the bike weight under 20lbs for bragging rights and thought I'd use them for the smoothest XC race of the year. I got a flat tire in the first couple miles of use on a gravel road and they haven't been on the bike since. Only useful on a scale.
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I'm running some old S-Works 26x?? on my DirtJumpter with downhill tubes. They have been on there so long, I don't even remember the thought process ...probably just had them laying around for long ago XC bike.
A few years back, I tried to buy some S-Works 29s for an XC race that was mostly jeep road. The shop really, really tried to talk me out of it ..."these are Race Day only ...not for an Enduro-bro like you". Yes, they are light. No, they do not last long.
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Hard to win a hill climb on a flat.
That said, if you want to learn the lesson for yourself, furious freds are under 362 grams in 29x2.0.
That said, if you want to learn the lesson for yourself, furious freds are under 362 grams in 29x2.0.
Very interesting .
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Continental race king 29 x 2.2 is 617 grams and has actual puncture resistance. I’ve got maybe 1000 miles on mine with no flats. Traction is less than a trail tire obviously.
that’s for the black chili protection version.
Olympic gold medal tire and this year
that’s for the black chili protection version.
Olympic gold medal tire and this year
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What does that even mean?
Read English much? Why is this question a problem?
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2.25 Aspen ST in MaxxSpeed has a claimed weight of 610g, but define what you mean as a “mountain bike tire”?
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Yes, as a matter of fact, a lot. In fact, if you did some research on your own, you’d be able to find what you’re looking for (assuming you can read). One rider’s experience with a particular tire may not be the best for you and vice-versa. And lightest tire does not equate to being able to ride faster. Another rider claiming mtbs are designed to be ridden has absolutely no relevance to the thread nor does it answer your question.
Stating the obvious is just a way to convey your sense of superiority; in as much sense as you asking me the obvious question of whether I read English much.
I see no issue with the question. You are clearly agitated on an mtb forum. Think about it. You didn’t even have to reply & could’ve kept scrolling . You decided to reply with a pompous arrogant response. I’m not sure why? Plenty of other pleasant helpful riders here. Finally, are you ok?
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