Flippa Posted October 22, 2012 Share Hi guys, I am looking for some guidance on what tyre to use for the the front of my rigid 29er SS. I started off with Maxxis Crossmark 2.1, but changed quite quickly to the Ikon 2.2. I've been very happy with the Ikons, overall grip is better than the Crossmarks. However, At the 6 hour on Saturday, I sliced the sidewall of my front Ikon and the tyre is kaput. Should I go for another Ikon, given that I have been happy with the performance or should I consider the Maxxis Ardent in 2.25, a much more aggressive tyre? Weight guide: Maxxis Ikon 2.2 EXC 3C 520gMaxxis Ardent 2.25 LUST 880g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Try the racing ralph snakeskin otherwise stay with the ikon. I have used both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 22, 2012 Share My RR 2.2 snakeskins are ok, but I reckon I will defnitely go 2.4 next time round....bit more volume, bit more cushion...add another 1mm travel haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnydabutcher Posted October 22, 2012 Share The biggest Geax Sugarro you can find - 2.2 is great - is wider than most 2.2 is quite high volume + "hy klou soos snot aan n wol kombers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted October 22, 2012 Share I don't have a rigid SS but I have been using a racing ralph snakeskin 2.2 on my SS for 5 months. Most of the trials we ride are quite rocky and the tyre has coped very well from a puncture/sidewall cut point of view. I have just fitted a nobby nic snakeskin on the front as I think the racing ralph lacks grip in our conditions. I have not done a ride yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 22, 2012 Share I love my 2.25" Ardent on my ss, sure I have suspension, but it rolls and grips well, runs and sit well on the rim at low pressure and it seems to wear very well too. Did I also mention it is tough as nails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2-D Posted October 22, 2012 Share Maxxis Holy Roller, is the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Vader Posted October 22, 2012 Share RR snakeskin 2.25 or 2.35 ( not snakeskin), good volume, reasonable grip ( better than Ikon which I use on backwheel) lasts about 6000km on front. And new 2012 2.25 snakeskin only weighs 605gr. No real downside IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted October 22, 2012 Share Maxxis Holy Roller, is the way to go! The Holy Roller is a BMX/urban tyre only available in 24" and 26", so I think you meant Highroller. The Maxxis Highroller is a great front tyre but is only available in 26". Since the OP asked advice on 29" tyres. I have ridden quite a few tyres on a rigid SS 29er and have to say that I really enjoyed the WTB Exiwolf and Wolverine in 29x2.3 and 29x2.25 respectively. But that is just my opinion, the trails you ride might require something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted October 22, 2012 Share I run a Conti Mountain King 2.4 on my front rim converted to tubeless. Pumped to around 1.6 bar its perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 24, 2012 Share Same here. Mountain King 2.4 at 1.5 to 1.7 depending on how rocky the terrain is. Nice 25mm travel tyre that and quite grippy for almost any terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeloErv Posted October 24, 2012 Share Geax GATO 2.3 grips very well and can't sidewall cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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