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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.

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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. 

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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

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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)

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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.

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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?

 

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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?

 

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Not 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.

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I find Maxxis Crossmark to be quite decent.

rhis decent?b3fc5874f823e61471aacca91abb586f.jpg 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.

 

 

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rhis decent?b3fc5874f823e61471aacca91abb586f.jpg 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.

 

 

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The issue you have there is that you aren't using a LUST tyre... that almost looks like a non TR which is even more alarming. Can you pop me a DM with pics so I can help you out with some advice?

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