Super Sywurm Posted April 8, 2022 Share 11 minutes ago, Wannabe said: I do. Alternates between them and gravel tires on my Hybrid. Been using for a few years now, no problems at all. The problem with these tires, it seems I can't find any 2.4 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted April 8, 2022 Share 3 hours ago, Super Sywurm said: The problem with these tires, it seems I can't find any 2.4 models. Mine is 700x35c, so quite skinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spafsack Posted April 11, 2022 Share What options are out there if you looking at a 2.3 mtb tyre, fast rolling, decent grip on drym hard pack. It seems vitoria and maxis are only 2.35 and not 2.3? Spez maybe, but then its over a grand a tyre? Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted April 11, 2022 Share . Edited April 11, 2022 by MrJacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted April 11, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Spafsack said: What options are out there if you looking at a 2.3 mtb tyre, fast rolling, decent grip on drym hard pack. It seems vitoria and maxis are only 2.35 and not 2.3? Spez maybe, but then its over a grand a tyre? You'll be lucky to find any tyres which are not older stock which are under R1k now. Spez Ground Control in Grid Trail casing out back. Not sure they still have a lighter casing...most likely do though. Danger Dassie and Spafsack 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted April 11, 2022 Share On 4/8/2022 at 7:56 AM, ChristiaanSt said: I really would like to know who will sell the continentals in SA Rae Earl and his mate were the Cont Cycling agents for SA, Rae is still around with Conti under Coolheat now. http://www.coolheat.co.za/brands/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted April 11, 2022 Share 5 hours ago, Spafsack said: What options are out there if you looking at a 2.3 mtb tyre, fast rolling, decent grip on drym hard pack. It seems vitoria and maxis are only 2.35 and not 2.3? Spez maybe, but then its over a grand a tyre? Try the Bontrager XR3, I've had two sets over the years and really like them. Really fast rolling, decent lifespan, robust, handle well with predictable cornering and good climbing grip. Pricing may be close to a grand though, like most brand tyres. Alternatively also take a look at Kenda, Chaoyang, CST, Good Year and Michelin. All very under rated. Hutchinson and Tufo also worth a look. Edited April 11, 2022 by Danger Dassie Spafsack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted April 11, 2022 Share On 4/8/2022 at 1:00 PM, Super Sywurm said: The problem with these tires, it seems I can't find any 2.4 models. I recently bought Pirelli Scorpion MTB XCRace Lite 2.4. Std casing also available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Hansen Posted April 12, 2022 Share On 4/8/2022 at 8:53 AM, Super Sywurm said: Anybody ridiging with Chaoyang mtb tyres? I have a pair of Vipers (slicks) on a wheel set I use for road riding, pretty good for the price. I have a Chaoyang Hornet 27.5 2.1 on the back. I don't find it very grippy. The problem with my comparison is that my previous tyre/wheel on the same bike was a 26 2.25 Maxxis Crossmark II so there would have been quite a difference in feel even if tyre make and model were the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted April 12, 2022 Share On 4/11/2022 at 2:20 PM, Spafsack said: What options are out there if you looking at a 2.3 mtb tyre, fast rolling, decent grip on drym hard pack. It seems vitoria and maxis are only 2.35 and not 2.3? Spez maybe, but then its over a grand a tyre? Maxxis 2.35 tyres mount very narrow (on a 30mm internal diameter rim), so may be worth a bash. Try: Recon, Recon Race, Ardent, Ardent Race Spafsack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted May 1, 2022 Share On 3/29/2022 at 3:18 PM, Super Sywurm said: Imagine being in my shoes, I need to buy new car tires and mountain bike tires at the same time... ALL THE CHOICES... I'm in the same boat. And my car apparently has strange tyre size..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted May 1, 2022 Share 5 minutes ago, madbradd said: I'm in the same boat. And my car apparently has strange tyre size..... The stranger, the more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted May 1, 2022 Share Looking for a bit of advice on replacing xc tyres. Currently running Barzo 2.25 front and rear on 25mm internal rims. Gonna need to replace the rear soon and the front shortly after. Riding mainly in CT southern suburbs. Going to be my first winter in CT so not sure what to expect. Needs to be affordable - maxxis looking quite good but I'm used to Schwalbe / Vittoria so not entirely sure. Rekon, Rekon Race (rear only), Ardent Race all look like solid options. Is the crossmark grippy enough? Is the aggressor too much rolling resistance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted May 1, 2022 Share Just now, Super Sywurm said: The stranger, the more expensive. Yup. Mazda CX5 and tyres looking to be 4k each and up (goodyear/conti/Michelin) and Hankook also similar pricing. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V18 Posted May 1, 2022 Share I assume you ride more xcm type terrain. I'd say the recon and recon race combo. Can get quite slimy here in wet winter CT. I wouldn't ride crossmark. Fine for roadie stuff but slippy af on sandstone-mud and everyting with a touch of moisture. madbradd and Jackal355 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted May 2, 2022 Share 7 hours ago, madbradd said: Looking for a bit of advice on replacing xc tyres. Currently running Barzo 2.25 front and rear on 25mm internal rims. Gonna need to replace the rear soon and the front shortly after. Riding mainly in CT southern suburbs. Going to be my first winter in CT so not sure what to expect. Needs to be affordable - maxxis looking quite good but I'm used to Schwalbe / Vittoria so not entirely sure. Rekon, Rekon Race (rear only), Ardent Race all look like solid options. Is the crossmark grippy enough? Is the aggressor too much rolling resistance? I'm running Rekon and Rekon race it's a great combo for me. Fast rolling and grips well. Ardent race in 2.35 is good for front and rear. My boet is on crossmark (came on new bike) before riding the bike he wanted to change the tyre's but so far he is really happy with them. If you want to be like Niño I have a new set of 2.4wt Aspin at a 2 for 1 price if interested 😁 madbradd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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