Swany05 Posted September 11, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdT85 Posted September 11, 2018 Share 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" Long Wheel Base and Swany05 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacBrand Posted September 11, 2018 Share 26" tires are getting hard to get, but have a look at Spesialized. They seem to stock some nice patterns. Swany05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodbadugly Posted September 11, 2018 Share Crossmark. dasilvarsa and MrJacques 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasilvarsa Posted September 11, 2018 Share Crossmark 1 LUST Front & Rear (with tubes inside) (Long Lasting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted September 12, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted September 12, 2018 Share So looks like crossmark is the one to beat. will have a look if i can find some. Thanks for the replies chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted September 12, 2018 Share "TYRES" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted September 12, 2018 Share If the dirt is mostly paths then Conitnental Town and Country or Serfas Drifter is the tyre for you. Swany05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worriesnot Posted September 12, 2018 Share 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 advanceI've been told that friars balsam will sort out that thin ballsack skin of yours. Swany05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted September 12, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted September 12, 2018 Share "TYRES" Hahah knew someone would get triggered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Hahah knew someone would get triggered It just tires me out when I see it man .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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