Recommend me a tyre

[Tazio]

What are your favourites?

I feel like a change from Specialized tyres that I currently have as the sidewalls feel like they are designed to collapse and tear.

Not too huge either, I like something around the 2/2.1 width that won't break the bank.

 

[zigzag]

Kenda Nevegals or Panaracers Fire XC Pros - the Nevegals come up a bit fatter than the Panaracers. Both cheap good allrounders.

 

[Tazio]

The Panacers look a little hefty. I don't weigh much and the less effort I have to put into forward motion the better. My ideal tyre rolls like a semi slick and grips like a big blocked XC tyre. I can only dream. Specialized The Captain seems to be a good mix but as I said I'm not convinced by their toughness.

 

[zigzag]

The 1.75 Fire XCs might suit. Roll well but still have ridiculous amounts of grip for their width. They do look a bit 'thin' on the bike though.

 

[suburbanreuben]

The Panacers look a little hefty. I don't weigh much and the less effort I have to put into forward motion the better. My ideal tyre rolls like a semi slick and grips like a big blocked XC tyre. I can only dream. Specialized The Captain seems to be a good mix but as I said I'm not convinced by their toughness.

Fire's yer tyre then! 550gm or thereabouts, and a pretty good roller too.

 

[Dr S]

My current favourite combo is a Kevlar bead Kenda Blue Groove on the front and a Kevlar Kenda Excavator on the back. Great all rounders that work all year round. Pretty light too.

 

[XCDave]

Maxxis Larsen TT. Fast rolling and grippy.

 

[tintin40]

Conti or Schwalbe

 

[Tazio]

Maxxis Larsen TT. Fast rolling and grippy.

And at it's best in dry sandy conditions.

I live in Scotland

I think a trip to the shops is in order. All of the recommendations look pretty good. So I think I'll just go with my gut instinct when i see them for real. And then order them online for cheaper.

 

[brocklanders023]

Another vote for Kenda Nevegals. Very grippy and keep working even when worn down.