Erroli8a8 Posted May 11, 2016 Share my 2c worth. I just purchased the Conti-Mountain king TR (tubeless ready) and what a night mare. I had to internal patch a number of places on both tires as manufacture was of a shody quality. I will never purchase Conti again. Back to Maxis UST's for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 11, 2016 Share my 2c worth. I just purchased the Conti-Mountain king TR (tubeless ready) and what a night mare. I had to internal patch a number of places on both tires as manufacture was of a shody quality. I will never purchase Conti again. Back to Maxis UST's for me I'm getting the same feeling. Conti seems to have gone off the boil a bit. I really love my Xking/Race King Combo but they seem to be getting tougher and tougher to seat and I have been feeling more and more like I need to baby them on the trails. No real science in there but I'm leaning more and more towards Maxxis these days. I still need to try the Spesh stuff. It seems completely against Spesh corporate policy that they make really good really cost effective tyres :devil: Lexx and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerhardsnorbaard Posted December 20, 2016 Share Hi all I would like your inputs with mtb front tyre choices for my sister. She rides more distance on road / dirt roads and will be doing the Argus, so no heavy tread patterns needed. That said, I have a love of heavy tread and would like to subliminally influence her to like it aswell In the back will be a worn Maxxis Ikon 2.2. For the front I see the following are decently priced at CWC: Maxxis Ardent 2.25Vittoria Barzo 2.25Maxxis Crossmark 2.1Racing Ralph Snakeskin 2.25 My preference would be a Maxxis Crossmark, but only the 2.1 is on special and the back tyre is a 2.2. Next option is the Barzo. Would it be too aggressive? Looking forward to hear from you. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilton. Posted December 20, 2016 Share I love the Barzo, I've just ordered another one. But for your purposes, I think it will be a bit overkill. Its a moderate aggressive tire, more for marathon mtb and trail riding. Will be fine on tar etc, but the Crossmark is perfect for that purpose, if a bit heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro5614 Posted December 20, 2016 Share What about the Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo for R650 from CWC Edited December 20, 2016 by Zorro5614 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerhardsnorbaard Posted December 20, 2016 Share I love the Barzo, I've just ordered another one. But for your purposes, I think it will be a bit overkill. Its a moderate aggressive tire, more for marathon mtb and trail riding. Will be fine on tar etc, but the Crossmark is perfect for that purpose, if a bit heavy. Thanks for the input on the Barzo... The Crossmarks on special are only 2.1, and the now-back tyre will be 2.2 What about the Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo for R650 from CWC This one probably fits the scenario best, but is also the most expensive. Will probably have to go for it though. Thanks for the inputs thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpelser Posted December 20, 2016 Share Racing Ralphs wear quite quickly. Buy the Ardent 2.2 from CWC for R399 or come and fetch one for R200 from me with loads of life left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerhardsnorbaard Posted December 20, 2016 Share Racing Ralphs wear quite quickly. Buy the Ardent 2.2 from CWC for R399 or come and fetch one for R200 from me with loads of life left. Thanks, would have potentially considered that but all-out too lazy to drive to the North. Will make a purchase at CWC Green Point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerhardsnorbaard Posted December 20, 2016 Share Racing Ralphs wear quite quickly. Buy the Ardent 2.2 from CWC for R399 or come and fetch one for R200 from me with loads of life left. Could you however recommend the Ardent as a front tyre for intended purpose? (Non-technical XC lightweight female rider) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr lee Posted December 26, 2016 Share Could you however recommend the Ardent as a front tyre for intended purpose? (Non-technical XC lightweight female rider)My wife is around 63kg's and uses the 2.25 Ardent up front and 2.1 crossmark at the rear on mixed terrain without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted December 28, 2016 Share Chaoyang. Done about 4000km on my first set and they are brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucem76 Posted December 29, 2016 Share So I'm a HEAVY (120kg) rider, never more than XC, but any dusty off-camber corner feels like ice to me - will a 2.4 tyre vs a 2.1 tyre make a big difference? Front and back? Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted December 29, 2016 Share So I'm a HEAVY (120kg) rider, never more than XC, but any dusty off-camber corner feels like ice to me - will a 2.4 tyre vs a 2.1 tyre make a big difference? Front and back? Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using TapatalkNot necessarily, but it would probably help. The tread pattern plays a bigger role than width. Being such a big I would anyway suggest going for a wider tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeekendWarrior80 Posted January 4, 2017 Share I find Maxxis Crossmark to be quite decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theunissa Posted March 8, 2017 Share I find Maxxis Crossmark to be quite decent.rhis decent? i also thought rhey were. Good until i lost one trying to patch a small hole. The have no grip on loose or wet stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pellieg Posted March 8, 2017 Share Vittoria Barzo up frontVittoria Sugaro rear thank me later kvdp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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