Rave - Racing Ralphs durability

[I FLY]

After being an absolute Conti fan for many years I bought a 2nd hand bike in December 2012 that was fitted with Racing Ralphs ( Evo Snakeskin).

 

As my friends know I am not one to waste money so I thought that I would keep the tyres and replace when worn. Based on comments it was not going to be a long wait to replace.

 

After nearly 3500 kms on mainly rocky trails I have finally replaced the back tyre with another RR. The previous owner had ridden this tyre for a few months so maybe another 500kms before I got it.

 

Not one puncture. Some of my riding included Lowveld Quest ( very muddy), Mapumgubwe Game reserve (sandy and thorny) and Josi2Kosi ( gravel roads, rocky, sandy).

 

In addition I have enjoy the feel of this large volume tyre.

 

Needless to say all four of our bikes are now shod with Schwalbe tyres

[eddy]

 

 

Needless to say all four of our bikes are now shod with Schwalbe tyres

 

Nou ja, daar het jy dit...

[rouxtjie]

Also love my RR's, they do seem to require tampons after a while....its like the tyres is sweating out some of the sealant...but its clear.

[Face Plant]

strange that you raving about the durability as i personally think that is the only negative i can find with the RR's i have done about 1800km on mine and my back tire is poked, I love everything about these tires but they dont seem to last with me.

[rouxtjie]

strange that you raving about the durability as i personally think that is the only negative i can find with the RR's i have done about 1800km on mine and my back tire is poked, I love everything about these tires but they dont seem to last with me.

They don't like tar....but if you stay on the dirt they are ok

[DJR]

They don't like tar....but if you stay on the dirt they are ok

Yup, my experience also.

[arendoog]

Only rear tyre that lasts in my opinion is maxxis crossmark

[I FLY]

They don't like tar....but if you stay on the dirt they are ok

 

I do very little tar ,and try very hard to never lock up the back wheel.

 

I am not a light weight ( compared to pros) 78kgs

[rouxtjie]

I do very little tar ,and try very hard to never lock up the back wheel.

 

I am not a light weight ( compared to pros) 78kgs

eish you are lighter than me...I get decent miles out of them, but nothing like a crossmark

 

PS I lock-up / skid all the time....its a disease I tell you

Edited October 16, 2013 by rouxtjie

[nickc]

I also loved my Crossmarks, used the high volume 2.25`s and they gave nice ride as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

New bike has Racing

[Mike Bike]

I likes them tyres a lot. Big volume is awesome..also done around 2000kms on rear..still going strong. no punctures, no leaky sidewalls

[Cav']

As long as its the SS and not the normal very *** pacestar version.

[I FLY]

PS I lock-up / skid all the time....its a disease I tell you

 

Whenever I see someone locking up/skidding I always ask them if their dad buys their tyres.

[wynandvdmerwe]

Rode 2 sets of RR's, no issues except for the odd slip now and then. Changed to Rocket Ron Front and Rear before BergBush, keeping it like this! Ron's grip far better

[jcza]

Got them, like them and will get them again

[I FLY]

Rode 2 sets of RR's, no issues except for the odd slip now and then. Changed to Rocket Ron Front and Rear before BergBush, keeping it like this! Ron's grip far better

 

I have Rocket Ron on front of one bike and Nobby Nic on other bike