The Racing Ralph or if you need a tad more bite thr Nobby Nic. The NN is the BEST all-round tire IMO and the Hutchinson Spider for every condtion.curtlo-dork said:
Need a tire recommendation. Light, but not stupid light...
Been using Michelin for several years. Wildgripper Light S, and now DryXC2. They are pretty light, 475-485 grams (not UST, but old school tubes). 2.0 size.
But, they are soft gray compound, and I've wore through the back way quicker than the older black versions.
So, I thought I'd try some other brand. I hear about Schwalbe, Nokian, but don't know which one to use.
I live in the midwest, so I want a "generic" all-around XC race tire that I can leave on year round. But I don't want to go over the weight of what I got, and I don't want any gray tires any more, I like them black I think.
Any suggestions?
But, they are soft gray compound, and I've wore through the back way quicker than the older black versions.
So, I thought I'd try some other brand. I hear about Schwalbe, Nokian, but don't know which one to use.
I live in the midwest, so I want a "generic" all-around XC race tire that I can leave on year round. But I don't want to go over the weight of what I got, and I don't want any gray tires any more, I like them black I think.
Any suggestions?
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The racing ralph has a similar tread to the DryXC2 that I'm used to. Kind of tight low knobs. Those seem to fit me well which is why I stayed with that tread design for 5 years now.
Maybe I will grab a set and try them out.
Maybe I will grab a set and try them out.
Kenda Karma 2.0s in the kevlar foldable bead with the L3R and Stick-E compound. Its L3R down the center knobs and Stick-E on the edge knobs. They claim 480g but that last 9 I weighed were in the 410-430g range.
I've been thinking about those. Are they a real 2.0 or more like a 1.8?DeeEight said:Kenda Karma 2.0s in the kevlar foldable bead with the L3R and Stick-E compound. Its L3R down the center knobs and Stick-E on the edge knobs. They claim 480g but that last 9 I weighed were in the 410-430g range.
I just got these over the weekend from JensonUSA...
KENDA KOZMIK LITE TIRE Black, 26 X 2.0, Folding $19
Actual weight of the tires are/were 442g and 444g
KENDA KOZMIK LITE TIRE Black, 26 X 2.0, Folding $19
Actual weight of the tires are/were 442g and 444g
I'm running a 2.4 Racing Ralph on the front of my bike.....602 grams plus Stans. The claimed weight is 590 so you might find lighter if you can pick through the pile.
tread width was 50mm, so 0.8mm short of 2.0 but apparently kenda casings stretch after a bit of usage.Axis II said:I've been thinking about those. Are they a real 2.0 or more like a 1.8?
agree....Kenda Karmas are fantastic tires. having said that, i have yet to try nobby nics and i do love my AM Schwalbe tires so i bet they are good too...DeeEight said:Kenda Karma 2.0s in the kevlar foldable bead with the L3R and Stick-E compound. Its L3R down the center knobs and Stick-E on the edge knobs. They claim 480g but that last 9 I weighed were in the 410-430g range.
I loved the 2.4 RR front 2.25 RR rear combo on my GF Sugar. 2.4 NN front for looser conditions. Great FAST combos here in the midwest.4212darren said:I'm running a 2.4 Racing Ralph on the front of my bike.....602 grams plus Stans. The claimed weight is 590 so you might find lighter if you can pick through the pile.
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Hutchinson Python are fantastic tyres. Very fast tyres and good grip in the climbs! Specialized are also good.
I don’t know why everybody uses schwalbe tyres. This tyres just shred apart in 2 or 3 rides and wont stand any little sharp rock.
Its the tyres that keeps you in the ground and in control so give it something good and durable.
I don’t know why everybody uses schwalbe tyres. This tyres just shred apart in 2 or 3 rides and wont stand any little sharp rock.
Its the tyres that keeps you in the ground and in control so give it something good and durable.
Tioga's Red Phoenix 1.9 is around 470 grams. the 2.0 is a little more, but is like some maker's 2.1's size wise.
The NN doesn't roll as fast as the Python, but it is more stable cornering... The Python is also fragile on rocks... The perfect tire is yet to be made...sergio_pt said:Hutchinson Python are fantastic tyres. Very fast tyres and good grip in the climbs! Specialized are also good.
I don't know why everybody uses schwalbe tyres. This tyres just shred apart in 2 or 3 rides and wont stand any little sharp rock.
Its the tyres that keeps you in the ground and in control so give it something good and durable.
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