Wayneman Posted January 8, 2016 Share So Im looking at replacing my tyres and going the tubeless route.I will be doing mainly cross country type riding and more of a social rider than competitive.What tyre brands and models can you guys recommend (29").Don't want to spend fortunes - Im the other fella, not Rockerfella, but id like a good quality and durable tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstring Posted January 8, 2016 Share So Im looking at replacing my tyres and going the tubeless route.I will be doing mainly cross country type riding and more of a social rider than competitive.What tyre brands and models can you guys recommend (29").Don't want to spend fortunes - Im the other fella, not Rockerfella, but id like a good quality and durable tyre.Maxxis tyres, CWC have promos on them all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted January 8, 2016 Share Maxxis tyres, CWC have promos on them all the time. +1Maxxis has always offered good value imo.That said, my mtb is still 26". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted January 8, 2016 Share So many options available, but maybe look at the Maxxis combo of an Ardent 29X2.4 (front) and Ikon 29X2.2 (back). Another option at the rear is the Ardent Race. Remember to get the EXO/TR versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muagie Posted January 8, 2016 Share There is always some sort of Maxxis been advertised on special all over as stated above. The Momsen/Arisun Mount Graham is UST ready and in the wire bead version the price is ridiculously low and even there folding bead price is reasonable aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eon du Plessis Posted January 8, 2016 Share So many options available, but maybe look at the Maxxis combo of an Ardent 29X2.4 (front) and Ikon 29X2.2 (back). Another option at the rear is the Ardent Race. Remember to get the EXO/TR versions.Is there really a noticeable difference between the Ardent and Ikon up front? I have Ikon front and rear. Didn't do excessive research when I asked for them to be fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Brown Posted January 8, 2016 Share Or Continental Race King / X-King combo. A bit more expensive but really grippy and durable IMHO. The new truly tubeless ready version should be the bomb, as the older "not really tubeless" ones were a real pain for me to get to seal on the sidewalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted January 8, 2016 Share Is there really a noticeable difference between the Ardent and Ikon up front? I have Ikon front and rear. Didn't do excessive research when I asked for them to be fitted. Yip. Ardent is a more aggressive, trail-oriented tyre. Ikon is a XC tyre.If you are very confident in your bike handling skills, you can run an Ikon upfront. High speed cornering and loose trail surfaces may be sketchy, as the tyre doesn't have high grip levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johannrissik Posted January 8, 2016 Share Maxxis Crossmark. Fit and forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eon du Plessis Posted January 8, 2016 Share Yip. Ardent is a more aggressive, trail-oriented tyre. Ikon is a XC tyre.If you are very confident in your bike handling skills, you can run an Ikon upfront. High speed cornering and loose trail surfaces may be sketchy, as the tyre doesn't have high grip levels.Will give it a shot once my current tires are dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Pirate Posted January 8, 2016 Share I am a real cheapskate when it comes to tyres. I ride an Intense Spider 29er with full XTR but I am miserly when it comes to tyres as I have found that the cost of the UST range of tyres far outweigh the benefits. I regularly purchase tubeless ready tyres on sale. R 150.00 is the highest price that I have paid recently from Solomons in Woodmead (Bontrager XR1 team edition) Brilliant tyres. I do cut the sidewalls occasionally, but I need to kill 4 tyres at R 150.00 to match the price of 1 UST at +- R 600.00. Lere has wire bead tyres on sale for R 80.00 at the moment. I have even seated cheap Arisun wire beaded 29er tyres successfully tubeless on a friends 'budget bike'. Anything is possible using the correct methods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted January 8, 2016 Share The Onza canis a good value an long life tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted January 8, 2016 Share Spaz Ground Control back - R489.00Spaz Purgatory Control front - R489.00 Get the Grid version if you want a stronger sidewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted January 8, 2016 Share I am a real cheapskate when it comes to tyres. I ride an Intense Spider 29er with full XTR but I am miserly when it comes to tyres as I have found that the cost of the UST range of tyres far outweigh the benefits. I regularly purchase tubeless ready tyres on sale. R 150.00 is the highest price that I have paid recently from Solomons in Woodmead (Bontrager XR1 team edition) Brilliant tyres. I do cut the sidewalls occasionally, but I need to kill 4 tyres at R 150.00 to match the price of 1 UST at +- R 600.00. Lere has wire bead tyres on sale for R 80.00 at the moment. I have even seated cheap Arisun wire beaded 29er tyres successfully tubeless on a friends 'budget bike'. Anything is possible using the correct methods. Like another situation in life, don't skimp on good rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Pirate Posted January 8, 2016 Share I am a real cheapskate when it comes to tyres. I ride an Intense Spider 29er with full XTR but I am miserly when it comes to tyres as I have found that the cost of the UST range of tyres far outweigh the benefits. I regularly purchase tubeless ready tyres on sale. R 150.00 is the highest price that I have paid recently from Solomons in Woodmead (Bontrager XR1 team edition) Brilliant tyres. I do cut the sidewalls occasionally, but I need to kill 4 tyres at R 150.00 to match the price of 1 UST at +- R 600.00. Lere has wire bead tyres on sale for R 80.00 at the moment. I have even seated cheap Arisun wire beaded 29er tyres successfully tubeless on a friends 'budget bike'. Anything is possible using the correct methods. Like another situation in life, don't skimp on good rubber. True words. I only rode Maxxis Crossmark UST for many years, but had 1 in 4 tyres bubble on me (My riding partner who is insists on staying with Crossmark still has the same issues). A very good friend of my who is a South African Masters Cross Country Champion convinced me to go the 'alternative' route. He has only ever ridden 'cheap' rubber and no one can convince him otherwise. I suppose my provisor should be that I only buy tyres cheaply and do not buy cheap tyres (Unless you would call Bontrager and Schwalbe cheap ) Safe cycling all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pellieg Posted January 8, 2016 Share I am a real cheapskate when it comes to tyres. I ride an Intense Spider 29er with full XTR but I am miserly when it comes to tyres as I have found that the cost of the UST range of tyres far outweigh the benefits. I regularly purchase tubeless ready tyres on sale. R 150.00 is the highest price that I have paid recently from Solomons in Woodmead (Bontrager XR1 team edition) Brilliant tyres. I do cut the sidewalls occasionally, but I need to kill 4 tyres at R 150.00 to match the price of 1 UST at +- R 600.00. Lere has wire bead tyres on sale for R 80.00 at the moment. I have even seated cheap Arisun wire beaded 29er tyres successfully tubeless on a friends 'budget bike'. Anything is possible using the correct methods.Thats all good and well it you if you have a side wall cut if you are training . if you are half way through the 360 away from home, you want something that works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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