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It`s because many Saffers buy from CRC, so they use it as a channel to sell to the suckers, the SA consumers. Walk into any local LBS and you`ll find boxes full of crossmarks, yet the far superior Ikon is nowhere to be found, and the Aspen 29er also not available.

Had a 29er crossmark on my rear and a racing ralph on the front. I had about 10 punctures on the rear and one on the front. When I had an aspen on the rear I had no punctures. Maybe the 29er UST crossmark is better with punctures, but it weighs like 850g.

My top 3 xc choices are the Aspen, Ikon and Racing Ralph. The Aspen rolls the fastest but has less traction, volume and cornering bite. I will use it on the back. The Racing Ralph just beats the Ikon in grip and rolling resistance very slightly. Its my 1st choice as the front. If you want a less bumpy with more traction rear the Ikon is best, and it lasts the longest and could be used front and/or rear. The Racing Ralph is also a great rear but will wear the fastest.

Here is the evidence...

Aspens and Ikons 29 are not available in SA cause there is big international demand for it and SA is the dumping ground for Crossmarks. If Maxxis release the 29er Aspen and Ikon in SA their Crossmark and Monorail manufacturing machines will become worthless overnight. The Racing Ralph 29er is a great front tyre also and is available.

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Yes but my opinion is scientific fact. You don`t see the pros mounting crossmarks or monorails, nope. They mount the new improved breed of tires - Aspens or Ikons. I have also used these tyres myself.

The Aspen and Ikon are superior xc tyres to the Crossmark and Monorail, in fact I would say the Crossmark is deprecated. SA is the dumping ground for Crossmarks.

Can`t be right the Aspen rolls noticeably faster than the Crossmark and Ikon. The Aspen is the rear tire to have for dry xc, paired with a RacingRalph or Ikon up front.

I know someone doing the 30km, why do you ask?

Don`t really want to sell, the promise of some mud, pain and glory is too good to resist.

If you want pedal harder cause you`re worried the rim will ding then just change the Crests for Arches and Revolution spokes from 1.5 to 1.7mm.

I`ll sell my 42km for R499 and my 30km for R399. The weather looks good for Saturday, gonna get some rain before then so maybe just enough mud to make it even more fun.

ZTR Crest 29er rims, Agogo or Hope Pro2 hubs, DT Swis Revolution 2.0 by 1.5mm spokes. Damn I want a set like this.

That is an invalid reason...not trying to be difficult here, I`m not gonna break any rules. It just would be nice to have the option to transfer your entry since it is not cheap and many things can happen in the 2 weeks. There will be a few people breaking this rule because of this.

Do they have a valid reason for not allowing entry transfers? And how can they enforce this? I think it is an invalid rule and many people will do the ride on someone elses number without any issues.