New XC Race Tires Suggestion ?!

eimart

Hello Guys,

I am using this setup in my Spark 900 RC race bike:
- Front: Schwalbe Rocket Ron Snakeskin 29" Tire Black, 29 X 2.25, Folding
- Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29" SnakeSkin Tire Black, 29" X 2.25" Tubless Ready Folding

This tires are really good in "zero punctures" i am riding it for 3 months and zero punctures ultil now.
But this setup is a little heavy. I am looking for a new setup (tubeless ready) tires to save weight on the wheels.
i am using a Mavic SLR wheelset with tubeless.
my main use is races, xc.

please guys i need help to choose a new and lighter tires but with same resistence against punctures of this ones that i am already using.
Thanks !

The Rookie

Njee is your man for this, personally I wouldn't call either tyre heavy.

Tubeless often works out heavier than lightweight tubes.

njee20

They're about as light as you'll get without compromise.

You could go non Snakeskin, but it doesn't save a vast amount and compromises durability. Or you could go for a Furious Fred, or the new Thunder Burt, but neither are as grippy. You won't get something that weighs less, and has comparable levels of grip and puncture protection.

SLRs aren't light, I'd be looking there if you really want to save weight.

scottfitz

You could drop from 2.25 to 2.10, they would be lighter.
The have all of the weights on the schwalbe website:
http://www.schwalbe.co.uk/x-country/rocket-ron/

njee20

Talking grammes though, and there's evidence that 2.25s roll quicker.