look at german shops….

Not helping one bit i know.

Personnally i didn’t like the racing ralphs i tried, but they were the old tread pattern so things may have changed. After getting the pressures right (it has made a HUGE difference) i am actually liking my Rocket Rons, they seem quite quick in 2.25.

I have both, in the current pattern.

Hard to differentiate when just rolling along except on a hard tail where the bigger tyre gives the obvious extra cushioning.

On the trails though (same wheels) I find the bigger tyre is much more adept at rolling onto the edge and using the grip on the outside lugs. It acts much more like a “trail” tyre than a “race” tyre. Having said that the difference isnt a huge one.

Personally I’d go for the bigger tyre for the hardtail with Snakeskin to defend against the rocks up there as Ralphs can be thin on the sidewall.

Are the above prices each for a pair!? If Each they are crazy prices, even for a pair £40 for wire bead is high! For that price id much rather have kevlar bead, a 2.35 wire will be a fair amount heavier then a 2.1 kevlar. Your lbs not able to get in a pair of 2.35 kevlar for same price? If so i’d do that

You need to be looking at Next Day Tyres. Good prices and 1st class service.

I found I pinch flat with the 2.1 never happened with the 2.25’s 90Kg + in my gear.