TrailWarrior Posted June 26, 2013 Share I have aquired a new set of Easton EA90XC and having wanted to put on my fav tyres that I have always stuck to (Maxxis Larsen TT tubeless)and never given me an ounce of trouble and just a good all round tyre, it would seem there are none around!! ....... There is a short MTB race coming up in 2 weeks and need to get some tyres as well as want to use the wheels in the Trans Baviaans in August! Anybody got some good advice on options of 29er ust/tubeless tyres? Need strong sidewall, not too concerned about weight (within reason) and a general all round tyre for all conditions. Any advice out there?? Edited June 26, 2013 by TrailWarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 26, 2013 Share Ardent up front with a Geax Saguaro on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniffie Posted June 26, 2013 Share I have aquired a new set of Easton EA90XC and having wanted to put on my fav tyres that I have always stuck to (Maxxis Larsen TT tubeless)and never given me an ounce of trouble and just a good all round tyre, it would seem there are none around!! ....... There is a short MTB race coming up in 2 weeks and need to get some tyres as well as want to use the wheels in the Trans Baviaans in August! Anybody got some good advice on options of 29er ust/tubeless tyres? Need strong sidewall, not too concerned about weight (within reason) and a general all round tyre for all conditions. Any advice out there??Maxxis Cross mark. Pretty tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zork Posted June 26, 2013 Share racing ralph's (snakeskin) light and durable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted June 26, 2013 Share Maxxis ICON.CWC have them for R390 at the moment MuddyMike and Motard660 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinsnyman Posted June 26, 2013 Share Conti protection fanievb and arendoog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beattbox Posted June 26, 2013 Share Kenda Slant 6's get my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted June 26, 2013 Share I'm waiting for Schwalbe's new XC tire, the "Thunder Burt". Snakeskin Racing Ralph on the front and a Thunder Burt on the back : ) http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2013/06/06/1370557887260-7kbsbi1xxw3v-670-75.jpg http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2013/06/06/1370557887267-1ul5acigxa265-670-75.jpg http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/schwalbes-new-xc-race-tire-the-thunder-burt-37554/ Weights for Thunder Burt models26x2.1 - 370g27.5x2.1 - 385g29x2.1 - 410gWeights for Thunder Burt models with RaceGuard puncture-protection belt26x2.1 - 450g29x2.1 - 480g Edited June 26, 2013 by d@vid BergForce, Bobbo_SA, Capricorn and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyFrank Posted June 26, 2013 Share I have aquired a new set of Easton EA90XC and having wanted to put on my fav tyres that I have always stuck to (Maxxis Larsen TT tubeless)and never given me an ounce of trouble and just a good all round tyre, it would seem there are none around!! ....... There is a short MTB race coming up in 2 weeks and need to get some tyres as well as want to use the wheels in the Trans Baviaans in August! Anybody got some good advice on options of 29er ust/tubeless tyres? Need strong sidewall, not too concerned about weight (within reason) and a general all round tyre for all conditions. Any advice out there?? Nobby nic front racing ralph back, snakeskin both. sidewalls are adequate but not super strong, great combo , very light too. 428 others and M L 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr SingleTrack Posted June 26, 2013 Share get some smallblock8's, deffo for your front wheel. they have awesome grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo_SA Posted June 26, 2013 Share I'm waiting for Schwalbe's new XC tire, the "Thunder Burt". Snakeskin Racing Ralph on the front and a Thunder Burt on the back : ) +1 - will be trying this next, my Conti combo (MK + XK UST) probably have another month left in them and although they have been great I feel the need to try something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailWarrior Posted June 26, 2013 Share WOW! Plenty choices......... thanks for the response guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyMike Posted June 26, 2013 Share Maxxis ICON.CWC have them for R390 at the momentIf you're riding TB the IKON's no question, super light and roll like slicks. I have had them on my bike for about 2 months and I cant praise them enough. Some guys say they dont have enough grip but I suspect theier pressures are too high. I run mine at 1.6 bar and they are FAR superior to the crossmarks. We did some serious terrain 2 weeks ago. At the end of the ride I pulled out 6 huge thorns (2 front and 4 back) sealed up straight away with batseal. Best tyre I have ever used. Wont be great in mud due to close tread pattern. Buy them, at this price they are a steal. Edited June 26, 2013 by MuddyMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyMike Posted June 26, 2013 Share If your riding TB the IKON's no question, super light and roll like slicks. I have them on my bike for about 2 months and I cant praise them enough. Some guys say they dont have enough grip but I suspect theier pressures are too high. I run mine at 1.6 bar and they are FAR superior to the crossmarks. We did some serious terrain 2 weeks ago. At the end of the ride a pulled out 6 huge thorns (2 front and 4 back) sealed up straight away with batseal. Best tyre I have ever used. Wont be great in mud due to close tread pattern. Buy them, at this price they are a steal.Oh yes, make sure you get the 2.2 not 2.1. 2.1 are too skinny and the 2.2's higher volume allow for lower running pressures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 26, 2013 Share get some smallblock8's, deffo for your front wheel. they have awesome grip Not sure what deffo means in your part of the world but if it means definitely not ... then I agree.Smallblock8 is the k@kest tire you can put on the front. Put it on the front as a slick when you are doing the Funride World Champs on your naainer. Seriously though ... how many tire freds are there on the hub now? Best all rounder Racing Ralph Snakeskin front and rear.Most durable and longest lasting Maxxis Ardent front, Crossmark rear M L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted June 26, 2013 Share Not sure what deffo means in your part of the world but if it means definitely not ... then I agree.Smallblock8 is the k@kest tire you can put on the front. Put it on the front as a slick when you are doing the Funride World Champs on your naainer. Seriously though ... how many tire freds are there on the hub now? Best all rounder Racing Ralph Snakeskin front and rear.Most durable and longest lasting Maxxis Ardent front, Crossmark rearThat was sarcasm sheldon... +10 000 on the rest. Mr SingleTrack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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