rad006 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I do mostly XC hardpack racing with rocks and sometimes mud. I would like an allround tyre. Pls Vote and maybe comment. I am only considering the above nothing else. Thanks Guy
bduplessis Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 either the maxxis crossmark or monorail.
rad006 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 Which is the best out of the Kenda`s?
DirtyFrank Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Conti Mountain King 2.4 Tubeless if you are a big guy. Strong, durable and rolls very well. Perfect for your conditions and very good in thick sand too.
keith Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Trust me Crossmarks are not good in mud! I've heard good things about the smallblocks.
L'Bie Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 the Kenda has a weaker sidewall than the Maxxis. The maxxis is not the best choise on the front though. One of the best I ever rode you didn't even list. Hutchinsons Python is expensive, but man they float on the conditions you described.
Zula Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Rad, the most popular setup that Ive seen around is a conti mountain king on front and a speed king on the back. Would anyone else agree??
DirtyFrank Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Rad' date=' the most popular setup that Ive seen around is a conti mountain king on front and a speed king on the back. Would anyone else agree??[/quote'] First class for the racers.
GTfan Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I had the Kenda Nevegal's on my old bike, and got the Maxxis Crossmark on my new one and, either I'm dof or what cos I don't really notice a difference in tyres, maybe cos I'm riding a totally different bike now
Thug Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 None of those tyres are the best for XC racing.
bees Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 the Kenda has a weaker sidewall than the Maxxis. The maxxis is not the best choise on the front though. One of the best I ever rode you didn't even list. Hutchinsons Python is expensive' date=' but man they float on the conditions you described. [/quote'] who stocks Hutchinsons Python (tubeless) and how much do they go for nowadays?
rad006 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Posted September 16, 2009 Hutchinsons im guessing are R600 ea.... So far Nevagals are winning... Ive ridden Crossmarks and they are ok suppose I should try the Nevagals
kennyg Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 I have used all the Kenda tyres mentioned above. The Karma is great as all terrain type tyre. It performs well on hard pack, rolls easy and still cleans very well in the wet. However, it is a little soft and wears really quickly. The small block 8 is great, as long as its dry, and the surface has not mention of damp or clay, it clogs in mud, and is terrible on loose stuff. Nevagall, too heavy for XC. Maxxis cross mark, sucks in wet, tyre compound is too hard. Great in dry super on the rocks. My latest attempt is the specialized tyre range, low knob claw, great tyre so far @ bout 700 km.
BosRot Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Schwalbe ! Racing Ralph Back - Noby Nick Front
bees Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Shwalbe's Racing Ralph. By far. how much do they go for?
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