So I semi-recently purchased a new Trek Top Fuel and am looking to switch out from the stock Bontrager XR1's 2.2 that are on the bike. I live in Arizona and most of what we have here is loose over hard, hardpack, or right about in between.
My big question at the moment may seem small, but I've been going back and forth for a bit now and just want some other opinions.
Ardent Race 2.2 vs 2.35 for the front
Ikon 2.2 vs 2.35 for the rear
I'm not really super concerned about weight, although if I went the 2.35 route I would be gaining about 100g and if I went the 2.2 route I would be saving a mere 20g.
As the bike suggests, almost all of the riding I do is XC and I'm planning on working towards the state's race series that's starting soon so this wouldn't just be for riding around on the weekends.
So, thoughts? For racing, how many of you guys out there use something bigger than 2.2?
My big question at the moment may seem small, but I've been going back and forth for a bit now and just want some other opinions.
Ardent Race 2.2 vs 2.35 for the front
Ikon 2.2 vs 2.35 for the rear
I'm not really super concerned about weight, although if I went the 2.35 route I would be gaining about 100g and if I went the 2.2 route I would be saving a mere 20g.
As the bike suggests, almost all of the riding I do is XC and I'm planning on working towards the state's race series that's starting soon so this wouldn't just be for riding around on the weekends.
So, thoughts? For racing, how many of you guys out there use something bigger than 2.2?