Light'ish 29er Tyre for XC Racing and wild MTBing

mattrixdesign2
mattrixdesign2 Posts: 644
edited January 2016 in MTB buying advice
Got myself my first big wheeler HT, previously ran a 26er with Nobby Nics and Racing Ralphs.

Not had any major issues with these, the Nobby Nic is more of an all rounder, the Ralphs lighter, but the tread wore down - FAST.

So I could play safe and go with either of these or even the lighter (faster wearing) Rocket Rons. Or willing to try something else. I have had good experience with WTB Wolf (CX) and Michelin/Conti (Road).

I want light/fast, for some occasional XC racing (winter and summer), and some "wild" biking locally (NW) and maybe the odd trail centre, tubeless ready etc. Say £30 per tyre (will need a pair). Once my tyres are on I don't want to be changing them, so it needs to versatile, which keeps me going back to the Nics. What else would you suggest I look at?

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  • bigmitch41
    bigmitch41 Posts: 685
    Rocket Ron's with snakeskin protection would take some beating!
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  • mattrixdesign2
    mattrixdesign2 Posts: 644
    Was close to ordering that combo, but concerns over them wearing out fast. I do like Schwable Mtb tyres.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Rons for my money. SS for sure if you ride rocky places.
  • mattrixdesign2
    mattrixdesign2 Posts: 644
    I went for Cont X-King, in 2.4 (apprently more like 2.2).

    I was very close to getting the Rons but thought I would try another brand on my MTB.

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