l use Mountain Kings at the moment, they’re ok, but im thinking of changing to Magic Marys (poss a razor on the rear)- is there a big penalty in weight and rolling resistance? Does anyone have experience of both tyres – especially on the front, ive decided to just remove the rear tyre as they are apparently not needed any more (Aaron Gwinn reference).

Thanks

Ed

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The Magic Mary will be wildly grippier almost everywhere, more resistant to pinch flats, draggier, heavier and wear faster. It’ll be a huge improvement IMO and the only question really is what to run on the back.
I’m running two Marys and love them but I’m thinking of trying a spare Hans Dampf pacestar that I’ve got on the rear to speed things up a little.

I don’t rate the Hans Dampfs for rolling speed. Running Trailstar/Pacestar Front/Rear atm, and they grip really well, in most conditions. But I find they drag compared to the RQs I was running beforehand. Admittedly that is comparing a 2.35 to a 2.2, albeit a large 2.2.

Just my 2p.