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yeti_mcshreddy · Mar 25, 2014

Waiting for my first 650b frame to get here. As I wait so patiently, what is the best 650b tire out there?

Looking or a 2.35 tire, got baby head rocks on trails around here, and my fav. trail is always wet somewhere. Slapping these things on a hard tail, if that matters.

Thanks

mestapho · Mar 25, 2014

My favorite combo right now is HR2 2.3 front and Ardent 2.25? on the rear. Mounted on Derby's

These are the most durable/longest wearing tires I've ridden.

JMac47 · Mar 25, 2014

yeti_mcshreddy said:
Waiting for my first 650b frame to get here. As I wait so patiently, what is the best 650b tire out there?

Looking or a 2.35 tire, got baby head rocks on trails around here, and my fav. trail is always wet somewhere. Slapping these things on a hard tail, if that matters.

Thanks

V Rubber

661lee · Mar 25, 2014

mestapho said:
My favorite combo right now is HR2 2.3 front and Ardent 2.25? on the rear. Mounted on Derby's

These are the most durable/longest wearing tires I've ridden.

Maxxis doesn't make a tubeless ready Ardent 27.5 x 2.25 do they? Are you running yours tubeless?

mestapho · Mar 25, 2014

661lee said:
Maxxis doesn't make a tubeless ready Ardent 27.5 x 2.25 do they? Are you running yours tubeless?

Yep, running them tubeless with no issues. No weeping, nothing.

smmokan · Mar 26, 2014

I'm running the same combo as mestapho... Neither my HR2 nor my Ardent EXO have lost a pound of air pressure in four months being set up tubeless. It's the best combo I've found on my Bronson here in Colorado.

yeti_mcshreddy · Mar 26, 2014

I have Ardents on my 26", love them. Running them tubeless.

Mestapho, I was leaning towards the same scenario, actually have seen that setup a few times

doismellbacon · Mar 26, 2014

Minion DHR 2.3 front: great grip, tubeless ease, super durable, 800g
Mavic CrossRoc 2.2 rear: top pick for a tough, enduro-ready tire where clearance is limited, great cornering traction and durability

trailrider24 · Mar 26, 2014

Hans Dampf Snakeskin Trailstar or Maxxis Minion EXO front. Maxxis Ardent or Pacestar compound HD rear. Just avoid Nobby Nics as they wear quickly according to every review and forum.

rinconjake680 · Mar 26, 2014

Anybody with experience with Conti X-kings?

doismellbacon · Mar 26, 2014

Does the Pacestar compound make enough of a difference on the HD's to provide a decent lifespan? I tried a Pacestar Racing Ralph and the side knobs were peeling off after 2 months. I've been "HD curious", but the short lifespan I got from the RaRa with the supposedly more durable compound has scared me off. My trails are really tough on tires. Also ....HD's are only available in 2.25" with Pacestar, right?

I don't have any personal X-King experience, but they don't get very good reviews for riding in anything other than XC hardpack conditions.

evasive · Mar 26, 2014

IME, there's no difference in knob undercutting between TS and PS. This is in 2.35 29er HDs.

doismellbacon · Mar 26, 2014

Gotcha.... It looks like I was mistaken and you can get HD ,7.5 x 2.35 Pace Star... but that's one more vote for poor durability.

mestapho · Mar 26, 2014

another vote for poor lifespan on Schwalbe rubber. A trailstar on the rear is a 5 ride tire.

dwyooaj · Mar 26, 2014

specialized butcher 2.3 control, best combo of price, weight, and grip. Run a tad small though.

mestapho · Mar 26, 2014

dwyooaj said:
specialized butcher 2.3 control, best combo of price, weight, and grip.

Are they available in 27.5 yet. Saw the announcement, but my lbs didn't have them last time I was in.

dwyooaj · Mar 26, 2014

Order straight from spec's website.

mestapho · Mar 26, 2014

dwyooaj said:
Order straight from spec's website.

I get 20% off with my lbs

kamper11 · Mar 27, 2014

Im in decision mode on a set right now. I have loved Ardents - in 2.4 size on my 29er - which I just sold. the 2.25 kinda underwhelmed me for all over hookup compared to the 2.4....

So - stock build come w 2.25 frt/rr but thinking about the HRII on front, on both ends (2.3 rr, 2.4 frt) or Ardent 2.4 rr, HRII frt... so many decisions...

as your combo is that same I'm contemplating on my Sight - do you find at all the front to be "square" in profile? would you run it front and rear (i did demo a process 153 in moab with HRII in moab last fall - and holy crap were they burly and hooked up on the rocks... but all new tires should)

thanks

OldManBike · Jun 27, 2014

doismellbacon said:
Mavic CrossRoc 2.2 rear: top pick for a tough, enduro-ready tire where clearance is limited, great cornering traction and durability

I'm giving these a try based on all your positive posts. Fingers crossed.

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