Fast rolling 29er tyres

lostboysaint
lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
edited April 2015 in MTB buying advice
what's the current faves?

South of England conditions, so hardpack or loose over hardpack, plenty of roots, very slippery if damp but quick to dry. For XC and trail riding (not racing). Good edge grip required, I go fast downhill!
Trail fun - Transition Bandit
Road - Wilier Izoard Centaur/Cube Agree C62 Disc
Allround - Cotic Solaris

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Schwalbe Rocket Ron front, Racing Ralph rear - sorted.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    Have they improved their tubeless compatibility and puncture/cut resistance? (I haven't tried them for a couple of years and wasn't impressed then but am willing to try again if they are better!)
    Trail fun - Transition Bandit
    Road - Wilier Izoard Centaur/Cube Agree C62 Disc
    Allround - Cotic Solaris
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    No problem running them tubeless.

    You can get the tougher sidewall ones if you want....the very lightweight ones are a bit fragile.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Or Thunder Burt if you want faster still. Break away quite easily under braking, but that's their only downfall I've found.
  • VWsurfbum
    VWsurfbum Posts: 7,881
    I use a mix of Conti's but X king rear and Trail king front, fast and grippy.
    Kazza the Tranny
    Now for sale Fatty