Brandon P Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Hiya, Will be riding Berg & Bush in October and am looking for a bit more traction from the back tyre when climbing - What would be your top choice? Been riding a 'Maxxis Crossmark UST tubeless 2.1' for many years. Love it for its: 1) reliability (never punctured beyond sealant), 2) hard-wearing (there's quite a bit of tarmac between home & spruit), 3) low rolling resistance and 4) decent pricing. It's not the lightest but light enough to have its reliability Am willing to trade off some of the hard-wearing (tarmac chews) for more of a grippier climbing tyre on a trail.Usually ride Van Gaalens & other Gauteng trails, Dullstroom, Clarens and a 3 to 4 day stage race once a year - Sani2C, W2W, 3 Towers type stuff. Suggestions for a better back tyre?Thanks.
Wannabe Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 One tire, and one tire only. Vittioria Saguaro.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Spez Slaughter GridSchwalbe Rock Razor Super Gravity. 2 super tough tyres with good rolling resistance but EPIC grip when you lean them over.
GSG Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 I also have been using the Vitoria Saguro and haven't had am very happy! Vitoria Barzo for Front tyre
Rowber Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Another thumbs up here for the Saguaro. Great tyre.
Tomik Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Saguaro. Light and strong. Reasonable wear. And good price on sale (R550) Barzo up front. Excellent grip, light enough. Or Ardent Race on front.
Edge540 Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Saguaro. Light and strong. Reasonable wear. And good price on sale (R550) Barzo up front. Excellent grip, light enough. Or Ardent Race on front. Also enjoying this combo
Odinson Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Maxxis Ardent or Ardent Race in the EXO carcass.
Brandon P Posted August 29, 2016 Author Posted August 29, 2016 Really appreciate the suggestions. The Saguaro is a clear favourite.Thanks!
Jewbacca Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Be careful of the Seguaro The rubber tends to 'age' very quickly. It is a great 'race' tire and I ran them religiously for ages until I discovered the Ardent. Bomb proof sidewalls, 28g heavier (non race version) and they grip to everything. I just found they lasted WAY longer and gave me less facials than the Geax/Vittoria...
Wannabe Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 Be careful of the Seguaro The rubber tends to 'age' very quickly. It is a great 'race' tire and I ran them religiously for ages until I discovered the Ardent. Bomb proof sidewalls, 28g heavier (non race version) and they grip to everything. I just found they lasted WAY longer and gave me less facials than the Geax/Vittoria... Strange, neither myself or any of my friends that uses the Saguaro, has found this to be a problem.My Saguaro has done close to 5000km, and I only replaced it because it became a "slick tyre"
Marlou Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 Continental Race King .Reliable and extremely low rolling resistance. I own both the crossmark(on my other wheelset) and the race king. The conti has way more climbing traction on the rear and also wears well. It's not too heavy, but it is quite expensive.Be sure to get the protection version! Hope this helps
pellieg Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 One tire, and one tire only. Vittioria Saguaro.this!!!
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