Another tyre question - Sorry

nomadicbry

Hi guys

I'm entering the SXC (Scottish XC race series) at Kirroughtree next week...thought I'd give the open class a go as my son is entering the under 14s.

Can anyone give me recommendations on what tyres would be good to buy for such an event. Nothing stupidly expensive say in the £20-£30 bracket

What would you recommend for lightness, grip and speed

It would be good to get the thoughts of you more experienced guys out there.I basically don't pay much attention to my tyres until they wear out and need replacing then usually buy whatever is cheap and cheerful. Currently running Specialized Pro which are OK but not the grippiest I found

I understand that folding tyres are lighter so should I restrict the search to this category?

Cheers

nickfrog

Syncros FL 2.0 steel bead. £15 at Stif. 600 grams but incredibly quick and puncture proof. it's a great all rounder too that sheds mud well.

.blitz

Nobby Nics are great all-rounders and Merlinhave the 2.1s for £25 each. They are very light (500g) but can be a bit fragile if you are heavy/clumsy or ride on rocky terrain and they don't last very long. Apart from this they are outstandingly light/fast/grippy.

The 2.25s are only slightly heavier but far more robust for an extra £4.

LoUiS1985

Racing Ralphs, excellent in every condition except really thick sloppy mud

peter413

Maxxis Ignitors are pretty good and can be had for less than 20 quid each

ride_whenever

racing ralphs, or rocket rons.

glen4

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^what he said Racing Ralphs, or Nobby Nics if it's wet, NN on front RR on rear for intermediate.....

nomadicbry

As usual guys great information and advice
a question on Durometer what is it?
I see some of teh Maxxis come in 62a or 70 can anyone explain this to me.

Nobby Nics sound the business and teamed with Ralphs may be quite an interesting mix

Will check out prices online and make a call soon for next week

@peter are the Maxxis the same tyres used on GT Konas?

robertpb

The Durometer is a measurement of hardness of the rubber.

40a usually the softest, 70a usually the hardest.

Softer rubber gives more traction, harder longer life and less rolling resistance.

Nobby Nics are triple compound, so softer on the outer lugs harder on the centre and carcass another compound.

nomadicbry

cheers Robert

peter413

Yes the Ignitors are used on Kona Caldera's. The High Rollers are used on some other Kona's.

Not sure about GT's though

peter413

Whooops. Just relised you meant Glentress Kona's :roll:

Yes that is whet are used on them