After a venture into the world of expensive tyres with some Nobby Nic's I've worn them out and was thoroughly unimpressed. I used to use Conti verticals, but the Maxxis seem a good price at 16. Anyone got any thoughts before I part with my hard earned.

at £16 they are probably the steel bead version so not that light. they come up big too so be warned! ive only heard good stuff from people ive known use them but ive never tried them myself.

I know someone who has just taken one off the front and relaced with a high roller as he felt it was washing out but this was on a new summer season which he hasn't really got used to yet. I on the other hand am just going to swap the other way. Well at least I will if the weather gets better again. I've never ridden an Advantage but want to try it.

They're a bit slidey in the slop, but roll well, not massively heafty, they're OK, 7/10

i like them on the back 2,25 big volume fast rolling drifty in mud

try some maxxis rendez but don't tell anyone i told you, they really bite in the corners.

I really rate them- got the 2.1 ones from crc, 70 compound Kevlar bead. Used th at the classic weekender and was amazed at their grip in loose grit gravel and on the rocks! Could really lean on the front. About 23 quid each I think 🙂

I found the 70a ones a bit sketchy on the front. They are fast rolling though. Gone back to prefered fire xc pro folding.

how about running a 70a advantage on the rear with a super tacky high roller on the front?

Maxis larsen TT xc 2.0 wonderful rubber.

im riding Advantages 2.1 at the moment after they were recommended by a friend, just got the cheap ones from CRC, i like them as a good all rounder, bought them to replace Fire XC Pro's which i thought were crap !

your tyres are fine slicks is this years tread
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how about running a 70a advantage on the rear with a super tacky high roller on the front?

That's what I run (more or less – the Advantage is 62a I think). It suits me. I must confess I've never tried an Advantage on the front, I've somehow got it into my head it's a rear tyre.

Just got one on the front of mine 2.25 62a

seems ok

got the kevlar bead one from just riding along – 610grms

For the £16 you'll pay they're a great tyre.

Cracking @ trail centres and on natural stuff alike, clear mud well

Well thanks to Junkyard pointing out the slick nature of my rear tyre, I'll be banging one of these babies on there. Cheers chaps.

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