MTB Tyre Choices

[SimpleDom]

i wish Maxis would bring out the crossmark in a bigger size...2.25 - 2.35

Try the ardents. You won't be disappointed.

[Mawbs]

Try the ardents. You won't be disappointed.

how is the Durability on them  ???

[SimpleDom]

how is the Durability on them ???

Very good. I'm a commuter, and they last just as long as the crossmarks I had before. Just more grip. [emoji2]

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Is there no place in SA that stocks 2.1 size Schwalbe's?

Why would you want to? Skinny ass tires aren't good for anything. Less grip, necessitating higher pressures to avoid punctures, less grip... 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Very good. I'm a commuter, and they last just as long as the crossmarks I had before. Just more grip. [emoji2]

Yep. Ardents are good. 

[BenGraham]

Hi guys. I'm going to need new tyres soon. I currently have contis mk2 2.2 front x-king rear. Been very happy with grip but durability seems poor. I have a number of holes in my tread thanks to lugs tearing off. Despite this they seem to still work well. They seem to be a highly regarded tyre but I'm not happy with what I'm seeing. Do I stick with them for my next set or ditch them in favour of something that will last longer. I'm also planning on getting a wider tyre upfront next time for what that's worth. I'm just getting into a bit of enduro and trail riding so that will influence my decision but my bike is a hardtail with a big fork so not really a full sus enduro machine.

[CHRISMAESTER]

To both guys for enduro tyrea.

 

Don't look at anything but Hans Dampf 2.35 front and rear.

Go for the pacestar(harder compound)at the rear,and trailstar(softer compound)up front.

Those tyres are bombproof,and extremely grippy.

They don't wear too fast either.

Check on easybike.co.za Matthew Walsch has THE BEST pricing on german tyres.

BTW,a new tyre getting insane reviews,is the Schwalbe Magic Mary,which is a do it all Enduro tyre. A bit more pricey,but still better than anyone else in the industry.

 

Cheers

Chris

[madbradd]

Anyone tried the Vittoria Barzo and Peyote? Looks like an interesting combo.

[CHRISMAESTER]

Hi peeps

 

fitted new Vittoria Saguaro tyres to two builds.

They are my new best tyres.

Amazing,grip,grip,grip.

Even the wet was deadly.

 

BUY THEM!!

Regards

Chris

[Capricorn]

To both guys for enduro tyrea.

 

Don't look at anything but Hans Dampf 2.35 front and rear.

Go for the pacestar(harder compound)at the rear,and trailstar(softer compound)up front.

Those tyres are bombproof,and extremely grippy.

They don't wear too fast either.

Check on easybike.co.za Matthew Walsch has THE BEST pricing on german tyres.

BTW,a new tyre getting insane reviews,is the Schwalbe Magic Mary,which is a do it all Enduro tyre. A bit more pricey,but still better than anyone else in the industry.

 

Cheers

Chris

 

 

Hi peeps

 

fitted new Vittoria Saguaro tyres to two builds.

They are my new best tyres.

Amazing,grip,grip,grip.

Even the wet was deadly.

 

BUY THEM!!

Regards

Chris

 

only took 8 days to go from a Hans Dampf groupie to cheating on them with Vittoria. Hope you don't pick up an itch !!  

 

but tell us more!

Edited December 16, 2014 by Capricorn

[Bizkit031]

Hi peeps

fitted new Vittoria Saguaro tyres to two builds.

They are my new best tyres.

Amazing,grip,grip,grip.

Even the wet was deadly.

BUY THEM!!

Regards

Chris

This is a XC tire so don't see how it can beat a HD for grip maybe fast rolling but not grip.

[CHRISMAESTER]

Oh sorry,I must add that I built XC marathon bikes.

HD-enduro

Saguaro XC

 

[Chris NewbyFraser]

Ever thought of the Specialized Ground Control 2.3? Tremendous grip, excellent rolling too. Pretty good at clearing mud.

 

I used the Mountain Kings - fantastic ride and grip but punctured easily.

 

The Kenda Nevegal won the Mountain Bike Action tyre shootout for 5 years in a row as the best all round mtb tyre. Seriously puncture resistant. As a trail tyre, I would rate this the best option. I rode the Epic with this on the front and out-cornered many a rider with absolute comfort. Also used them on my Ventana tandem and had excellent service.

 

Use Crossmark on the front if you enjoy front wheel washouts.

[nonky]

Ever thought of the Specialized Ground Control 2.3? Tremendous grip, excellent rolling too. Pretty good at clearing mud.

 

I used the Mountain Kings - fantastic ride and grip but punctured easily.

 

The Kenda Nevegal won the Mountain Bike Action tyre shootout for 5 years in a row as the best all round mtb tyre. Seriously puncture resistant. As a trail tyre, I would rate this the best option. I rode the Epic with this on the front and out-cornered many a rider with absolute comfort. Also used them on my Ventana tandem and had excellent service.

 

Use Crossmark on the front if you enjoy front wheel washouts.

The Ground Controls are good tyres but aren't that fond of Gauteng hardpack.

I have experienced problems with specialized sidewalls not being very strong - both the ground controls and the fast traks (also "controls") have suffered sidewall cuts.

Therefore, consider avoiding if you ride very rocky trails.

[Bizkit031]

The Ground Controls are good tyres but aren't that fond of Gauteng hardpack.

I have experienced problems with specialized sidewalls not being very strong - both the ground controls and the fast traks (also "controls") have suffered sidewall cuts.

Therefore, consider avoiding if you ride very rocky trails.

Have the Ground control on the front and fast trak not the rear both roll fast but the side walls are not very stable going around corners the GC is very pressure sensitive. They have good life but we don't get a huge selection of Spez different compound tires in SA.

I am looking at switching mine out at the moment but so many choices.

[J trailx]

What 29er tire would be recommended for trail/xc riding?