Recommend me some good XC tyres

BigJimmyB
BigJimmyB Posts: 1,302
edited April 2012 in MTB buying advice
I'd like them to be light and 2.0-2.1

And reasonably priced!

Fire away.

Thx
BJB

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  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    Depends on your riding really! I run a 2.1 Nobby Nic on the back and a 2.1 fire XC pro on the front. Mainly ride in cheviot hills rather than trail centres and they have both been excellent. Nobby Nic is fast rolling and gave me much better acceleration than the black swamp I had on before. Planning to move the NN to the front and maybe get a Racing Ralph on the back.
    I'm a massive fan of Scwalbe tyres but they are a bit on the pricey side!
    What have you got at the minute?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Round rubbery ones
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Rocket Rons or Racing Ralphs.

    I have a brand new, boxed, pair of the latter in 2.1 if they're of interest? Pukka aftermarket stock, tubeless ready.
  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    njee20 wrote:
    Rocket Rons or Racing Ralphs.

    I have a brand new, boxed, pair of the latter in 2.1 if they're of interest? Pukka aftermarket stock, tubeless ready.

    How much are you looking for? I was thinking of getting the 2.25's but if the price is right I may well be interested!!
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    £55 the pair posted.
  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    Dont think I'll bother cheers, more than I really wanted to spend since I only need one tyre. Thanks though.
  • sanchez89
    sanchez89 Posts: 567
    55 for the pair is damn good matey, some places are selling them for 40 each!
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  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    Yeah I know but just moved house so gotta save some pennies! Only really need one tyre anyway.
  • tomstickland
    tomstickland Posts: 402
    I like Maxxis tyres. Hi Rollers, Advantage and Minions all seem to work.
  • Nick Cod
    Nick Cod Posts: 321
    +1 For High Rollers
    Also have used WTB VelociRaptors , great tyres if you can get hold of them. I believe CRC still do them

    Never used Rons or Ralphs, but they seem to be a popular choice
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  • Neal_
    Neal_ Posts: 477
    The answer is always Maxxis Crossmark
  • BigJimmyB
    BigJimmyB Posts: 1,302
    Oddly, I can't seem to find my posts for the current day when using user control panel - weird.

    Anyhow, I've picked this up again - thanks for the replies.

    I went for Conti Explorer from Wiggle at £13-ish each.

    Will let you know how they go.
  • TownyDC
    TownyDC Posts: 157
    I'm running Maxxis Adavantage on the front and Maxxis crossmark on the back of my anthem.
  • ads4
    ads4 Posts: 698
    Maxxis Ignitor upfront and Crossmark on the rear of my Yeti, works really well for me.
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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Want a bargain?

    http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/continental-mtb-tyre-speed-king-foldable/aid:556438/fromtopoffers:1
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