Tyres : Similar Alternative to Racing Ralph

shm_uk

What other tyre could I consider as an alternative to the Schwalbe Racing Ralph that offers similar characteristics?

davewalsh

Panaracer Razer ?
One of my mates runs the 2.3 version on the back of his 5 during the summer and really likes it.

xand_xand

Err why not the racing ralph then?
Are you after a cheaper alternative perhaps?

shm_uk

xand_xand wrote:

Err why not the racing ralph then?
Are you after a cheaper alternative perhaps?

Yeh, just wondering if the RR is really as good as people say and whether something pretty much as good can be got for less money ...

shm_uk

Yeh, just wondering if the RR is really as good as people say and whether something pretty much as good can be got for less money ... or should I just stop being difficult and just buy a RR?

xand_xand

its subjective of course - what suits one person will not suit another but if youve tried and enjoyed RR in the past then do same.

Im running RR front & rear during the summer and absolutley having a blast with them....come the winter ill probably switche the front to a NNic -
nothing out of the ordinary i know -but they suit me and my style.

Get the RR's

weeksy59

you can get the RR's in wire bead for £30 a pair on Ebay.

Closest comparable is the Specialized Fast Trak.

toasty

Fast rolling dry tyres in general?

Kenda Small Block 8s
Maxxis Crossmark/Aspen/Larsen
Bontrager XR0
Continental Race Kings
Specialized Fast Trak

There's also fairly light, wet weather, slower rolling versions of each generally. Most manufacturers offer a pretty similar range, you just need to ask yourself which charactistic it is you're after and go find the equivalent.

Brighty

I run 2.1 panaracer cinders both ends in winter and change the back to a 2.1 panaracer razor mx in summer, seems to work for me.

Brighty

benpinnick

Toasty wrote:

Fast rolling dry tyres in general?

Kenda Small Block 8s
Maxxis Crossmark/Aspen/Larsen
Bontrager XR0
Continental Race Kings
Specialized Fast Trak

There's also fairly light, wet weather, slower rolling versions of each generally. Most manufacturers offer a pretty similar range, you just need to ask yourself which charactistic it is you're after and go find the equivalent.

Might also look at

Conti x-king
Kenda Slant 6

IMHO thought the Small Black 8s offer the best fast rolling summer tyre around. They look sketchy but are infact awesome.

toasty

benpinnick wrote:

Might also look at

Conti x-king
Kenda Slant 6

IMHO thought the Small Black 8s offer the best fast rolling summer tyre around. They look sketchy but are infact awesome.

Good to hear as I've got 2 sat under my desk right now, ready to go onto my 29er. Bit late in the year but it's got 2.2 Nevs on there at the moment and I wanted something to mix and match with depending on the weather

I'd probably have gone Slant 6 if there were any about for a decent price, given they're somewhere in the middle grip wise. Saying that, I loved my old Fast Trak LKs I used to run on my 26" hardtail

bluehelmet

benpinnick wrote:

IMHO thought the Small Black 8s offer the best fast rolling summer tyre around. They look sketchy but are infact awesome.

+1

They're awesome. Only thing I've found they can't handle is thick mud. Incredibly quick rolling and grip like a limpet. (2.1" Tubeless DTC F+R)

benpinnick

@toasty You'll know how much grip they have first time you brake. Like dropping an anchor. They are epic and totally underrated. Also, you can ride them longer into the wet than you think really. I had them out the other weekend when it was p'ing it down (and had been all week) and really didn't struggle at all.