Big Wheel Cycles Posted June 14, 2013 Share Hi, I've been very happy with Race King 2.2 (29er) for quite some time now. I can ride well with them on most surfaces including slightly wet/slippery and dry powdery on hard pack which can also be quite slippery sometimes. I'm happy with the RK on the back but I feel the front could have more grip when cornering. I'm quite an aggressive trail rider, so I would like a bit more confidence in the front while cornering. Another thing is I don't want to compromise on speed or weight, so switching to a heavier slower tire is not really what I'm looking for. I have tried a X King 2.2 on the front but it's way to slow and heavy for my liking. I am probably going to try a Specialized Fast Trak Control soon. How does the Fast Trak compare to the RK on the front? Recommendations and input would be appreciated. Thank you. Edited June 14, 2013 by BigWheelMTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bike Posted June 14, 2013 Share stick an X king on the front..youll be happy! plenty grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 14, 2013 Share I dont think the tyre you want is in production....there is always give and take Fast rolling vs GrippyStrong vs Light Maybe Dugast tubbie? SaKiwi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted June 14, 2013 Share Have mostly heard good things about the fast track, it has a thin sidewall so keep that in mind. My combo at the moment is racing ralph snakeskin 2.25 front and racing ralph evo 2.25 back. I ride rocky terrain and haven't had any issues with sidewall cuts. Very light combo and the racing ralph rolls nicely, not as fast as a raceking though. You could also try racing ralph snakeskin front and maxxis ikon rear for much longer lasting tread. But as rouxtjie will say to you, snakeskin is a must, at least in the front for me, not as fat as he is ???? Warren_G and Big Wheel Cycles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 14, 2013 Share Have mostly heard good things about the fast track, it has a thin sidewall so keep that in mind. My combo at the moment is racing ralph snakeskin 2.25 front and racing ralph evo 2.25 back. I ride rocky terrain and haven't had any issues with sidewall cuts. Very light combo and the racing ralph rolls nicely, not as fast as a raceking though. You could also try racing ralph snakeskin front and maxxis ikon rear for much longer lasting tread. But as rouxtjie will say to you, snakeskin is a must, at least in the front for me, not as fat as he is My butter combo is two ralphs snakeskin 2.25 They are everything enough, not brilliant at one thing but neither kuk Tough enoughLight enoughStrong enoughAvailable enoughGrippy enoughRolls enoughSeals enoughBeads enough Mylolylo, M L, Big Wheel Cycles and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted June 14, 2013 Share As for a tire vs the raceking, there are not a lot of tires that can wash out as easily as a raceking. Especially on loose over hard pack. If you are interested I have a few almost new racing ralph snakekskins in the garage, pm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted June 14, 2013 Share My butter combo is two ralphs snakeskin 2.25 They are everything enough, not brilliant at one thing but neither kuk Tough enoughLight enoughStrong enoughAvailable enoughGrippy enoughRolls enoughSeals enoughBeads enough+1Just a bit expensive. rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 14, 2013 Share +1Just a bit expensive.I left that out on purpose....cheap enough...NOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted June 14, 2013 Share I left that out on purpose....cheap enough...NOTI score one every now and then, good to have friends who think if they lose 1mm tread on the centre knobs it is time for a new one. rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trawsaj Posted June 14, 2013 Share I currently have a RaceKing 2.2 (back) with X-King 2.4 (front) combo. Yes the X-king has a bit of a "heavier" roll, but the extra grip (and confidence) in the corners more than makes up for it. Big Wheel Cycles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted June 14, 2013 Share My current set up is:- DS bike -Front - Rocket Ron Snakeskin 2.25 Rear Racing Ralph Snakeskin 2.25 ( Only done one ride with Rocket Ron tyre so I can't comment on it) SS bike - Front - Nobby Nic Snakeskin 2.25 Rear Racing Ralph Snakeskin 2.25 I was a big fan of Conti tyres due to their durability and puncture resistance but I bought a bike with Racing Ralphs and I have really enjoyed the bigger volume and ride feel. Our area is very rocky and we have had no issues with sidewall cuts. Big Wheel Cycles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaRuK Posted June 14, 2013 Share Running Geax Mezcal front and a Geax Sangauro rear. They came with the bike. Previous toy had x-king front and raceking rear. Was initially sceptical but am so far quite impressed. Grip is pretty decent. Better than the x-king upfront... Wannabe and Big Wheel Cycles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 14, 2013 Share Running Geax Mezcal front and a Geax Sangauro rear. They came with the bike. Previous toy had x-king front and raceking rear. Was initially sceptical but am so far quite impressed. Grip is pretty decent. Better than the x-king upfront...Its just that they don't gel with stan's rims and they are moer heavy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 14, 2013 Share What rouxtjie said - Ralph front & rear for me. Will try Ron next (maybe) Tried Conti & Geax didn't like it. Wanted to try ikon but everyone else I spoke to hated them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyluis Posted June 14, 2013 Share Ralph for the win, front and back. Got 1500kms on the set ive got on now that did the epic with no issues and not one plug on either tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK Killer Posted June 14, 2013 Share What rouxtjie said - Ralph front & rear for me. Will try Ron next (maybe) Tried Conti & Geax didn't like it. Wanted to try ikon but everyone else I spoke to hated them. Are the Maxxis IKONs that bad? I just bought a set off CWC whilst on special - should I question using them? I was on Conti's before and must admit that the IKONs tread looks a lot "smaller" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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