Sorry another tyre ?

[tunariaan]

Hi guys

My Scott Scale pro came out with rocket rons, i have had a few bad races with them -getting punctures and cuts way too easy

I know i might sometimes ride a bit crazy and that i don't always follow the best lines

After a big cut on the one tyre i took it off and replaced it with a Maxxis Icon, so far i really like this tyre

i need to know should i keep it on the back and if the answer is yes, what must i use one the front

otherwise if i use it on the front what would be best on the back

 

i do a bit of everything on my bike , but prefer the more technical stuff, out here in the Southern Cape we have some harsh conditions for the tyres specially inland if you go inland towards Outshoorn

i don't mind if its a little heavy but i would prefer good overall tyres that can also give me nice rolling resistance on the longer rides

Can you please help me out to make up my mind here

 

just for the interest sake , what was the tyre choice for the top mens Epic teams?

Thanks

[ebenvn]

I use Conti Mountain king or WTB Weirwolf on the front....

[Unknown MTBR]

I also have Rocket rons, very light and thin tire but also agree, too many punctures!!

[jannosmit]

Hi guys

My Scott Scale pro came out with rocket rons, i have had a few bad races with them -getting punctures and cuts way too easy

I know i might sometimes ride a bit crazy and that i don't always follow the best lines

After a big cut on the one tyre i took it off and replaced it with a Maxxis Icon, so far i really like this tyre

i need to know should i keep it on the back and if the answer is yes, what must i use one the front

otherwise if i use it on the front what would be best on the back

 

i do a bit of everything on my bike , but prefer the more technical stuff, out here in the Southern Cape we have some harsh conditions for the tyres specially inland if you go inland towards Outshoorn

i don't mind if its a little heavy but i would prefer good overall tyres that can also give me nice rolling resistance on the longer rides

Can you please help me out to make up my mind here

 

just for the interest sake , what was the tyre choice for the top mens Epic teams?

Thanks

 

There is your answer! You can use the Ikon on the front as well! Otherwise If you can get a Maxxis Aspen, try that. But the Ikon has Exo protection, very strong and light enough!

[tunariaan]

Thanks , will probably go for that on the front aswell , just wato make sure its the right grip for the right conditions

[BergForce]

Ikon exo front and back.

[RockCoach]

What profile is the Icon?

 

The reason I ask is that if you like a bit of technical, then go for a slightly bigger volume on the front.

[jannosmit]

What profile is the Icon?

 

The reason I ask is that if you like a bit of technical, then go for a slightly bigger volume on the front.

 

Big volume! 2,2"

[CAAD4]

Ikon? Are you seriaas? Ask Kevin Evans and David George about their reliability

[jannosmit]

Ikon? Are you seriaas? Ask Kevin Evans and David George about their reliability

 

Ja but you know they don't ride the Exo Protection version, I just think that's dof. Weight obsessed.

[Iwan Kemp]

Change to snakeskin Schwalbe or go for WTB Bronson front, Nano rear.