Tires

[Swany05]

Im in need of a new set of tires. The current ones are brittle and thin as a ballsack

 

80/20 road/gravel single track.  

 

Currently riding a 26" hardtail with tubes as im not sure my wheels will handle tubeless all that well 

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

[CdT85]

if you are riding 80% road, you should look at a tire with a semi slick / less aggressive thread profile. What is the intensity level of the 20% singlet rack you ride?

Also, the "thicker" the tire's sidewalls, the heavier it will be.

Maybe look at Schwalbe's  Rocket Ron/Racing Ralphs with the EVO or snakeskin sidewalls, else you can try Maxxis Agressor up front, with a Maxxis Crossmark at the rear.

You can run Crossmarks front and rear, but I would suggest a grippier tyre up front to prevent washing out.

The crossmarks also ride well on the road and don't wear out as quickly as the schwalbe's.

Schwalbe's Rapid Rob might also be an option, if you can find them in 26"

[JacBrand]

26" tires are getting hard to get, but have a look at Spesialized. They seem to stock some nice patterns.

[Goodbadugly]

Crossmark. 

[dasilvarsa]

Crossmark 1 LUST Front & Rear (with tubes inside) (Long Lasting)

[Swany05]

if you are riding 80% road, you should look at a tire with a semi slick / less aggressive thread profile. What is the intensity level of the 20% singlet rack you ride?

Also, the "thicker" the tire's sidewalls, the heavier it will be.

Maybe look at Schwalbe's  Rocket Ron/Racing Ralphs with the EVO or snakeskin sidewalls, else you can try Maxxis Agressor up front, with a Maxxis Crossmark at the rear.

You can run Crossmarks front and rear, but I would suggest a grippier tyre up front to prevent washing out.

The crossmarks also ride well on the road and don't wear out as quickly as the schwalbe's.

Schwalbe's Rapid Rob might also be an option, if you can find them in 26"

 

 

Yeah the single track wont be technical at all. mostly dirt paths etc. 

[Swany05]

So looks like crossmark is the one to beat. will have a look if i can find some. 

 

Thanks for the replies chaps 

[Skott5]

"TYRES"

[Eldron]

If the dirt is mostly paths then Conitnental Town and Country or Serfas Drifter is the tyre for you.

[worriesnot]

Im in need of a new set of tires. The current ones are brittle and thin as a ballsack

 

80/20 road/gravel single track.  

 

Currently riding a 26" hardtail with tubes as im not sure my wheels will handle tubeless all that well 

 

Thanks in advance

I've been told that friars balsam will sort out that thin ballsack skin of yours.

[Swany05]

I've been told that friars balsam will sort out that thin ballsack skin of yours.

 

My word can you imagine that. used once on a blister, never ever again thank you very much 

[Swany05]

"TYRES"

 

Hahah knew someone would get triggered 

[Skott5]

Hahah knew someone would get triggered 

 

It just tires me out when I see it man ..