Hi everyone
Could someone recommend a grippy set of 26” tyres. I’ve got continental barons on at the moment and they are absolute death trap on wet tarmac especially (as my knee, elbow and shoulder can testify to). Speed isn’t really an issue I just want something that is an all weather grippy tyre.
I’ve seen similar threads before but a lot are a long time ago and it seems the variety of 26” tyres has dramatically decreased since I last bought a set
Thank you
Hi, I find the Bontrager Mud X to be the best all round tyre going into the colder, wetter months. I know you said it wasn’t a priority but it rolls really well too, (compared to any Maxxis offerings I have tried anyway).
They do still seem to be available, (called XR now but same thing). If you do go for these - don’t buy them all - I need some too!
Lol, thank you for the recommendation 👍
What Barons? Assume you have an old non black chilli 2.3 version? anything non black chilli should be avoided
New Baron Project 2.4 apex are amazing and imo one of the better year round tyres for bonkers good grip in all conditions. They are available in 26". My kid runs it up front on trail and bike park with the 2.4 Mountain King 3 out back.
I recently got some Magic Mary tyres from Polaris. They have a few variations: I got the SuperGravity casing with the orange compound (forget what it's called) and they're ace. And less than 40 quid.
I like high roller 2s, exo, 2.4 front/back..
Whatever fits the bill and is cheap on Planet X.
Yeah they must be the old non black Chili ones, always been a bit skittish in the wet but just had front end slide out and a bit of a nasty crash so zero confidence in them now. I’ll look into the rest of the recommendations, cheers chaps. Much appreciated
Maxxis DHR2 - Supertacky on the front and MaxTerra rear. I prefer the DHR2 to the DHF as a front tyre once things start to get wet.
I got a Vittoria goma on offer and really enjoyed it on the front of my hard tail all summer. Loads of grip. Can’t vouch for it in winter mud yet but will soon see I fear.
Panaracer Smoke and Dart?
Nokian NBX?
I miss those tyres...
New Baron Project 2.4 apex are amazing
Yep. They're absolutely miserable for trail riding though because they're so grippy, they're winch and plummet only for me. I've got new 26" Conti Trail Kings on my hardtail which are a grippy enough, fast enough all-rounder. OH says my bike sounds like a Landy on snowies when we end up on tarmac 😆
Since getting a Magic Mary a few years back (upgrade from Trail King's/Rubber Queen's), it's been suitable for 90% of rides throughout the year. They are a real revelation up front! Only the wettest peak bog descents are tricky and have needed a specific mud tyre. Nobby Nic Mk2 on the back is fab throughout the year and similarly only struggles in the wettest conditions. However, you do say death trap on wet tarmac, most MTB specific tyres are not really designed for tarmac.
Kayla1 - I am pleased you wrote about the Barons being so draggy. I thought it was just me being unfit, but they are hard to get going. Will keep them for the gravity days.
Whatever Decathlon have, if there is a big one near you.... They sometimes have decent tubeless tyres in from Michelin for less than £15. Certainly keeping my old Orange 5 going.
I came to recommend conti black chili protection apex. Awesome grip and don't roll too badly. Barons or trail kings.
They're your superman to the normal compound Clark kent
Maxxis 3c compound is good too. Ran DHF/DHR2 for a while, great grip on wet rocks, but didn't like the shape, seems I prefer conti.
My buddy swears by Shorty 3C during winter
I'm buying my 26" tyres from European vendors as there's better selection cheaper at the moment
Have a look on the Specialized web site
They still have quite a few including 26" with 50% off
I was in go outdoors ,having a potter, they have Maxxis ,ardent and high roller ...I can make those work.