GhostRider2 Posted April 22, 2012 Share I'm looking to replace my Race king / mountain king combo. I liked the race king but found the mountain king (protection not the mkII) heavy and slow (rolling resistance). I was thinking x-king front and back, but the reviews here http://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wheels/tire/continental/x-king/prd_456335_151crx.aspx#reviews seem pretty negative. Anybody tried the x-kings? How about the race kings front and back? I ride single track and not very technical trails (and a bit of tar - gasp!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrot Posted April 23, 2012 Share I know, "this is getting boring", but I noticed that the minion DHF(ront) is currently the most popular tyre on chain reaction cycles website...{cough!...} and it gets 4.29/5 on MTBR! I would not recommend it for riding on the tar though maybe look at the monorail then? 4.5/5 on MTBR is not a bad score hay... Edited April 23, 2012 by Carrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider2 Posted April 23, 2012 Share I know, "this is getting boring", but I noticed that the minion DHF(ront) is currently the most popular tyre on chain reaction cycles website...{cough!...} and it gets 4.29/5 on MTBR! I would not recommend it for riding on the tar though maybe look at the monorail then? 4.5/5 on MTBR is not a bad score hay... MMmmm ... those Monorails look interesting. I live a few km's from the spruit so do spend sometime on the tar. Sometimes I don't even get to the spruit and just mess about on streets and pavemants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falagar Posted April 23, 2012 Share Have them on the Anthem X 29er I'm riding at the moment. Low rolling resistance and okay grip for what it is. Light too. On the negative side:1 - on loose gravel climbs they offer very little grip - spin out quick2 - thin sidewalls roll on carcass if running too soft (needs more juice than std UST)3 - loose air quickly4 - useless in mud or rain5 - got to keep cornering speeds in checkPoints 2 + 3 no better or different than running std tire tubeless But for what it is, its okay. I would rate it better than race kings (much), on par with SB8, less grip than Bronson. Thanks for the reply... Will have to change soon so might give them a go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinga Posted April 25, 2012 Share I use (29'r) Rocket Ron 2.2 for grip in front and Race King 2 on the back for better rolling and it rides better trough soft ssnd and mud. Tyre pressure in front at 1.4 bar and 1.6 bar in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrot Posted May 16, 2012 Share So, I've noticed the Maxxis crossmark on my rear wheel is making a bubble, looks like it's only a thin layer of rubber lifting up. It's filled with stan's so it looks like the inner layer has sealed itself for now. Anyone had this before? Any Maxxis reps here willing to give me a new tyre? =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marek012 Posted June 6, 2012 Share hey guys i have the standard 26 2.1 cross marx (standard tires ) wanna change them to conti or something more grippier and good for race what do you guys suggest for back and front ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted June 6, 2012 Share X king front and Race king rear (both 2.2). Sticks like snot in the front and rolls easy on the rear. Don't use protection x king as the tread peels off in big patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marek012 Posted June 6, 2012 Share cool thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted June 6, 2012 Share X king front and Race king rear (both 2.2). Sticks like snot in the front and rolls easy on the rear.Don't use protection x king as the tread peels off in big patches. I am on my second set of X-king protection and not had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted June 6, 2012 Share I am on my second set of X-king protection and not had any problems. A lot of people have had no issues, but for me after a serious day at Van Gaalens I almost k@kked myself!I like my collar bone and front teeth! Carrot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marek012 Posted June 6, 2012 Share stupid q both ust ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted June 6, 2012 Share I went the UST route after my issues when running protection tubeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marek012 Posted June 6, 2012 Share once again thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted June 6, 2012 Share Pleasure! Happy riding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andro Posted June 6, 2012 Share Using Renegade 29x1.95 S-Works infront andrear Renegade 29x1.8 Control. Going well in all conditions. Fast and good enough trac for me.Fairly light, fast roller (low rol resist) and lbs stock them at a good price. Edited June 6, 2012 by Andro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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