What else to consider

Mart · Post by **Mart** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:16 pm

OK so Im now moving with the seasons and going (for the first time ever ) for some summer tyres - Looking to get something faster rolling ...but what?

Currently looking at Maxis Crossmark 2 or Ardent Race, for a back wheel. Possibly an Ardent up front for some grip
Also considering Vittoria Mezcals (or a Saguaro)

Anyone got anything else I should consider? Probably going 2.25 ish on width ideally with some sidewall protection
Suggestions and recommendations please, Ta Mart

whitestone · Post by **whitestone** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:21 pm

I know a lot of folk like Maxxis but I didn't get on with the Ardent in particular. I use Bontrager tyres: XR4 front, XR3 rear during winter then when it dries out XR2/XR1 for a bit of faster rolling. These are all Team Issue - there's a difference but I think the Team Issue are the stronger sidewalled tyres.

Mart · Post by **Mart** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:25 pm

Cool thanks - will have a look

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:29 pm

I recently bought some Vittoria Peyote from On-One, I was so impressed that I bought another pair but more impressive is the fact they're now a tenner each.

Fast rolling yet grippy enough, nice profile, not heavy and tubeless ready.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYVIPEYFT9/ ... lding-tyre

voodoo_simon · Post by **voodoo_simon** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:30 pm

Same as Whitestone with the summer tyres (although I'm thinking that the team issue are lighter, whilst the SE have the re-enforced sidewalls)

benp1 · Post by **benp1** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:32 pm

Blimey, that Vittoria is cheap!

I have 2.1 WTB Nanos for the summer. But with 2 29ers to worry about a set of those VIttorias looks quite a good idea for one of my bikes

Actually now I think about I have a crossmark and an ikon in the garage somewhere, that might be a better option (as I have them already)

Mark E · Post by **Mark E** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:14 pm

I'm a big fan of schwalbe racing Ralph's, roll quickly and seem to give more grip than the shallow tread suggests they should. Also seem pretty robust to me.

TheBrownDog · Post by **TheBrownDog** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:56 pm

Racing Ralphs are great tyres - far tougher than they look. I found them a total bastard to fit to some Stans Crest rims - aching cramped thumbs and broken tyre level territory - but once on in dry conditions they're the dogs.

ianfitz · Post by **ianfitz** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:20 pm

Maxxis Ikons here. In fact i never got round to swapping mine off this winter (they are not a mud tyre!)

2.35s come up huge on a 35mm rims and theexo sidewalls are tough.

For the HT550 I gambled and used a Maxxis Pace exo for the rear, hardly any tread but grippy enough and fast as, it stayed on all summer and for relentless 24 too. If conditions look half decent it'll be going back on again this year.

ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:38 pm

Ardent/Crossmark is my summer tyre mix.

ZeroDarkBivi · Post by **ZeroDarkBivi** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:43 pm

Maxxis Ikons are good, however they are a bugger to get hold of (in the right version - there are about 24 different flavours), and they are really pricey. And the super light non-EXO a waste of time; too fragile. I'm going for Schwalbe this year (TE, Snakeskin); used Racing Ralphs for years on the 26er, and they are very similar to the Ikons, but much easier to source and about half the price online. Might even try a Thunder Burt on the back - apparently very quick but probably not going to last long.

Sarah · Post by **Sarah** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:01 pm

Crossmark work well for me, on second set after several happy years on first....

JezS · Post by **JezS** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:02 pm

http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/mtb-reviews

Notwithstanding what it might say on this link, I like Racing Ralph as a good around summer tyre. Fastest I have used have been Specialized Renegade, but you have to KNOW that it's going to be bone dry - not great for the British summer.

ianfitz · Post by **ianfitz** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:50 pm

ZeroDarkBivi wrote:Maxxis Ikons are good, however they are a bugger to get hold of (in the right version - there are about 24 different flavours), and they are really pricey. And the super light non-EXO a waste of time; too fragile. I'm going for Schwalbe this year (TE, Snakeskin); used Racing Ralphs for years on the 26er, and they are very similar to the Ikons, but much easier to source and about half the price online. Might even try a Thunder Burt on the back - apparently very quick but probably not going to last long.

True Maxxis are spendy and there's many varieties. The 3c Exo are the ones to buy.

If you are going to ride a thunder burt out back you'd better be good

only the best riders I've seen can get away with them. In terms of both tread and the fragility of them.

Nextdaytyres is you friend for in stock tyres.

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