Jasonvantslot Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 My partner and I are wanting to put on new tyres for the Absa Cape Epic. We are not looking for necessarily the fastest or the lightest tyres. We are going for a finish rather than a podium. Any advice on good durable tyres will be appreciated.
miniThor Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Maxxis Crossmark 2.1 (L) UST. As a back tyre - has been pretty bombproof for me.
flyluis Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I think lots of people are going to give me slack for this but I did it on Schwalbe rocket rod and did't have to plug any punctures. Had very good fortune with them.
W@nna-BE Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 also doing the epic with a finish as the goalrecently fitted Conti X king Protection 2.2 front and Cont Race King Protection 2.2 back. good luck and see you there......
Baaisikilist Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Either X-King Protections or a Maxxis Crossmark rear and Ardent Race front.
Tatt Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Ran Spaz Fast tracks front and rear. Had one puncture which was easily solved with a plug and duct tape. Tom
Mr X Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Not Crossmarks! Racing Ralph Snakeskin front Ikon Exo rear.
raymakestv Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Geax/Vittoria Saguaro worked for meThis one!
burty Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Not doing epic but did 2 x attakwas & tankwa trek with Racing Ralphs Snakeskins front & back with no problems at all. use it lose it
sometime Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I have raced for more than 4 years on Schwalbe Snakeskins incl Epic, J2C plus numerous other marathon and XC races. I've only plugged punctures twice in what has been tens of thousands of km of riding during this time. So why go for heavy 'bakkie' tyres like Crossmark - the race is hard enough without having to drag those around for 8 days. Go for Rocket Ron front for extra grip and Racing Ralph rear - must be snakeskin. If you look around the bike park at Epic you will probably notice Schwalbe is the most popular tyre there.
Goodbadugly Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Not Crossmarks! Racing Ralph Snakeskin front Ikon Exo rear.Explain the comment on Crossmarks.
Swart Kat Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Ardent front and back! The rocks here in Worcester is not forgiving..... Especially for one bit of the Worcester - Wellington day
SimpleDom Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Ardent front and back! The rocks here in Worcester is not forgiving..... Especially for one bit of the Worcester - Wellington dayIf you don't mind the weight (and you shouldn't), then these tyres are Unreal. Stronger than the crossmarks (from my commuting experience) and grip like crazy (run them nice and low, you won't regret it).
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