Fast rolling 29er tyre - options?

[Splatter Paint]

I’d like something for my hard-tail for dry trail / bridleway riding. Something like

Schwalbe Racing Ralph
Schwalbe Rocket Ron
Vittoria Barzo XC
Continental Cross King
Kenda Honey Badger XC
Michelin Wild Race’R

Any thoughts and recommendations?
Banana Industries have the Honey Badger for £12!!

Currently I’m running a Magic Mary / Nobby Nic combo, which is flippin’ awesome in mud and technical conditions, but like dragging an anchor on smoother trails!

 

[CassidyAce]

Schwalbe G-One 29 x 2.25: they're not the lightest — more of a middle-weight tyre — but I've got a set on my 29er and they roll very well. Going cheap here: https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/pro...organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1.

 

[brocklanders023]

Sounds exactly the same as me! I run MM/NN on my full suss and MM with either Hans Dampf or Rock Razor on my hard tail. Just building up a much more XC orientated bike and went for a Nobby Nic, Racing Ralph combo in the end. I'd considered a Racing Ray up front but decided against as I think I need an allrounder. Also looked at Maxxis as I rate them but tyres are really expensive atm so went on price.

Check this recent thread on STW:

https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/which-dry-trail-xc-light-tyre/#post-13539014

 

[Splatter Paint]

Schwalbe G-One 29 x 2.25: they're not the lightest — more of a middle-weight tyre — but I've got a set on my 29er and they roll very well. Going cheap here: https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/pro...organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1.

That’s a curveball! I didn’t know they made a 2.2”. Might not be too good in techy stuff though?

 

[Splatter Paint]

Sounds exactly the same as me! I run MM/NN on my full suss and MM with either Hans Dampf or Rock Razor on my hard tail. Just building up a much more XC orientated bike and went for a Nobby Nic, Racing Ralph combo in the end. I'd considered a Racing Ray up front but decided against as I think I need an allrounder. Also looked at Maxxis as I rate them but tyres are really expensive atm so went on price.

Check this recent thread on STW:

https://singletrackworld.com/forum/bike-forum/which-dry-trail-xc-light-tyre/#post-13539014

Cheers, I’ll have a read.

 

[bikeworkshop]

You want to ride on gravelly roads, you could fit a (fat) 700 gravelly tyre - it's the same rim after all.
If you don't mind dropping to 45mm there's loads of choice, lighter, suppler, faster.

 

[benjabbi]

Continental Race Kings have impressed me. Super fast rolling, lightweight and surprisingly grippy off road considering the relative lack of tread.