Tyres for the Yorkshire Dales

wormishere
wormishere Posts: 51
edited August 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

I live in the dales and ride a lot of xc trails that are mostly rocky/very uphill/loose rock.

My Racing Ralph's are on their way out and I could do with some tyres that are quite light (lots of uphills - my last 22 mile ride had 3000ft climbs) but can handle the loose rocky trails a but better than my Ralph's as they are a bit sketchy. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! I'm on tubed wheels on a Cannondale F800 with a Lefty.

Cheers everyone!

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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Have a look at the Schwalbe Hans Dampf or a Continental tyre, continental are generally good value and they have a good xc tyre
  • Ouija
    Ouija Posts: 1,386
    If your not riding through mud but on hard packed surfaces then consider a small block tread instead.
  • YeehaaMcgee
    YeehaaMcgee Posts: 5,740
    ej2320 wrote:
    continental are generally good value
    :?:

    Continental are one of, if not the most expensive tyre brands out there. I'm a big fan, but avoid their cheaper budget options, which are just utter garbage.
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    You can buy a continental X king for £15
  • YeehaaMcgee
    YeehaaMcgee Posts: 5,740
    ej2320 wrote:
    You can buy a continental X king for £15
    And they'll be made of plastic, and should be thrown immediately in the recycling bin.
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  • punkatron1
    punkatron1 Posts: 134
    I've had the on-one smorgasbord on both ends for the last few rides and have been really impressed. They work well in the mixed Peak district conditions i.e. slop , wet rocky descents and loamy crap on the tops.They also roll well and at the price they're worth a go.
    Too many bikes, not all fully built.
  • mrbiker473
    mrbiker473 Posts: 98
    punkatron1 wrote:
    I've had the on-one smorgasbord on both ends for the last few rides and have been really impressed. They work well in the mixed Peak district conditions i.e. slop , wet rocky descents and loamy crap on the tops.They also roll well and at the price they're worth a go.

    +1 with Nobby Nic TrailStar up front
  • wormishere
    wormishere Posts: 51
    Thanks everyone - I was looking for specific tyres though like punkatron has done.

    Cheers for the rec - that Is exactly what I am after. Sounds exactly like the trails round here - real mixed bag

    Has anyone tried the Hutchinson Toro - they seem to be be quite well reviewed. Also the Schwable Rocket Rons look pretty good - but again, not sure about how they would be on rocks etc.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Conti Black Chili tyres are great, as are WTB Mutano.
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  • wormishere
    wormishere Posts: 51
    Hi,

    I ended up going for a pair of Rocket Rons - £30 a pair of folding EVO's from eBay...they look like they have only had a ride or two.

    They seem to cope really well with the mixed terrain up here and they were as fast rolling as the Ralphs but a lot more grippy. Best of both worlds I guess!

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