Nobby nics....

starkee
starkee Posts: 143
edited January 2010 in MTB buying advice
I am thinking about replacing my current tyres (Continental Race King 2.2 ) for some Nobby Nics. What i wanted advice on is what size should i order ? like for like ?

Thanks in advance... :?

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  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,848
    What bike are they going on? 2.1s are nice fast rolling XC tyres, 2.25s are wider and more trail sized...
    Giant Anthem X
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  • starkee
    starkee Posts: 143
    They would be going on my Focus hardtail. I do like the Continentals, and they do suit the type of riding i do. Just sometimes they don't seem to grip as well as i would hope. Like when i am riding past the pikey site and they have been tearing up and down the trail on their latest 'finds' . From their dwellings it prob looks more like im using a Turbo Trainer when i am actually going hell for leather and making no ground ! :oops:
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    NN in 2.1 are more like a 2.0.
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  • LoUiS1985
    LoUiS1985 Posts: 841
    The Spiderman wrote:
    NN in 2.1 are more like a 2.0.

    +1

    they do seem skinny for their size!!
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  • KT1973
    KT1973 Posts: 93
    How about 2.25 front and 2.1 rear- I'm considering this myself just now
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  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    I went from MKs to Spesh Sauserwinds - they are utterly brilliant allrounders.
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    The 2.1 NNs are like having elastic bands on your rims. Suitable for lighweight HTs and/or XC whippets but too race orientated to be all-rounders. The 2.25s are much more trail friendly and with a 2.4 up front you will be able to go over/through anything.
  • *AL*
    *AL* Posts: 1,114
    Surf-Matt wrote:
    I went from MKs to Spesh Sauserwinds - they are utterly brilliant allrounders.

    +1

    Sauserwind Control 2Bliss, slightly heaver than the S-Works versions 480g vs 530g but I felt the 50g penalty was worth it for the extra puncture protection of the thicker carcass.

    You get change from £37 for a pair and they're tubeless ready :D
  • CrazySmudge
    CrazySmudge Posts: 137
    have you looked at maxxis medusas? really grippy and fast!
  • jools182
    jools182 Posts: 216
    *AL* wrote:
    Surf-Matt wrote:
    I went from MKs to Spesh Sauserwinds - they are utterly brilliant allrounders.

    +1

    Sauserwind Control 2Bliss, slightly heaver than the S-Works versions 480g vs 530g but I felt the 50g penalty was worth it for the extra puncture protection of the thicker carcass.

    You get change from £37 for a pair and they're tubeless ready :D

    where can you get sauserwinds at that price?
  • *AL*
    *AL* Posts: 1,114
    jools182 wrote:
    where can you get sauserwinds at that price?

    Certini currently have a 20% off winter sale and free UK mainland delivery.

    Just add the sale code AC2010 :wink:
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    I'm getting very few punctures even in my S Works Sauserwinds. Less than my MK Protections in fact.

    I just keep the pressures high - they roll very well but still manage to grip well in mud.

    Got mine for £38 for the pair.
  • cycleNoodle
    cycleNoodle Posts: 80
    I am a big fan of scwhalbe tyres but the nobby nic isnt the best of them, it sucks down a lot and doesnt roll too fast, the rocket ron however is very good. i use ralphs in the mud, its more fun slipping about a bit! ;o))
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