Patchelicious Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Hi guys, What is currently the lightest MTB race tyre out there?I know a publication recently did a big compare, but can't remember which one it was or which edition. The SWorks Fast Track, ranks up there, but I don't know the alternatives too well.
gummibear Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Conti Speed King Maxxis Maxxlite Schwable Furious Fred
Patchelicious Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 Do you guys know the weights? Also which are know for superior grip.I'm looking for grip and weights. Not too bothered by cost or wearability as such.
gummibear Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Never ridden any of them so can't comment on grip. Would imagine that they all made for smooth gravel[emoji10]
EmptyB Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Do you guys know the weights?Also which are know for superior grip.I'm looking for grip and weights. Not too bothered by cost or wearability as such.XR2.....610g
Ryno. Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 XR2.....610gMAXXIS maxxlite is like 430 but i could be mistaken.
Ryno. Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 MAXXIS maxxlite is like 430 but i could be mistaken.I was mistaken...
robsc Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Whats the puncture protection like on the Maxxlite's ?
Patchelicious Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 Those Maxxlites look about as tough as Bareback connies They do seem the lightest. Currently have the Ikons on and according to the site they are 595g.... (2.2) So pretty much in thr ball park. Those Contis are 620, Sworks 580, Rocket Rons 570g for the 2.25. Has anybody ridden the Rons? I seem to remember around the braai compliments on them? Or was that the Ralphs..... The Furious Fred's, only seem to be 26?
burty Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 RoRo good front and back never had a issue but using new NN front & RR back best combo ive used ever, fast combo with great grip, speed & protection. Id rather opt for a little heavier with better protection & grip, superior grip to ikons, ikons seem a bit suspect in loose stuff IMO
madbradd Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 The Furious Freds are in 29" as well - 360g. There is also the Thunder Burts which for 29ers come in at 435g - 575g depending on the version. All according to http://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad.html
JohanMalan Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 RoRo good front and back never had a issue but using new NN front & RR back best combo ive used ever, fast combo with great grip, speed & protection. Id rather opt for a little heavier with better protection & grip, superior grip to ikons, ikons seem a bit suspect in loose stuff IMO Ikons IMHO have a bit more grip than RoRo or RaRa as a rear tyre this may seems strange but I have tested this a few times, NN front works great. The Ikons also last a bit longer and weigh 20gr less than RoRo or RaRa.
Patchelicious Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 Anybody ever ridden the RaceKings? http://www.continental-tires.com/bicycle/tyres/mountainbike-tyres/race-king-racesport or the X-King? http://www.continental-tires.com/bicycle/tyres/mountainbike-tyres/x-king-racesport Both seem to come in at under 550g for 2.2s
Neill Du Toit Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Anybody ever ridden the RaceKings? http://www.continental-tires.com/bicycle/tyres/mountainbike-tyres/race-king-racesport or the X-King? http://www.continental-tires.com/bicycle/tyres/mountainbike-tyres/x-king-racesport Both seem to come in at under 550g for 2.2sI recently fitted a race king 2.2 on the back and notice much less grip when climbing compared to the racing ralph I had on. Seems to be a easy roller though.
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