I FLY Posted October 16, 2013 Share 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 Capricorn, M L, MTBc and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted October 16, 2013 Share Needless to say all four of our bikes are now shod with Schwalbe tyres Nou ja, daar het jy dit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 16, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Plant Posted October 16, 2013 Share 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. Big Wheel Cycles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 16, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 16, 2013 Share They don't like tar....but if you stay on the dirt they are okYup, my experience also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted October 16, 2013 Share Only rear tyre that lasts in my opinion is maxxis crossmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted October 16, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 16, 2013 Share 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) 78kgseish 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 Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted October 16, 2013 Share I also loved my Crossmarks, used the high volume 2.25`s and they gave nice ride as well. New bike has Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bike Posted October 16, 2013 Share I likes them tyres a lot. Big volume is awesome..also done around 2000kms on rear..still going strong. no punctures, no leaky sidewalls RossW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted October 16, 2013 Share As long as its the SS and not the normal very *** pacestar version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted October 16, 2013 Share 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. RoboLuke and rouxtjie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wynandvdmerwe Posted October 16, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted October 16, 2013 Share Got them, like them and will get them again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted October 16, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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