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[Closed] 29er tyre advice, please

 bol
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I'm looking for some new tyres. The criteria are:

Light
Grippy - on roots, loose and general sliminess
Cheapish
Tubeless compatible
Circa 2.2 width

Moon on a stick? Any ideas?


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 9:28 pm
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Grippy on roots!!
Not sure if such a tire exists but I'm going to watch this thread with interest.
My fav combo is [url= http://bontrager.com/model/08055 ]Bonti 29-4[/url] front and [url= http://bontrager.com/model/07943 ]29-3 TLR[/url] rear.


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 9:33 pm
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Wtb Bronson ( iPad wanted that to be "Branson" ) fits the bill. I would go with nobly nic but they ain't cheap.

[url= http://http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/wtb-bronson-29er-tyre-1509-p.asp ]Wtb Bronson 29er linkety link[/url]


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 9:36 pm
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moon on a stick

get some MudX's off the classified and keep riding through the winter, all tyres are compromises, MudX are a good winter one.


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 9:37 pm
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I've just put some Spesh Ground Controls on and running tubeless. Grippy, light and fast on a range of stuff around Hawkshead/Ambleside yesterday. They're a 2.1", but a decent volume.


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 10:13 pm
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WTB Stout's the only tyre that works well on roots and mud.

They're not light though.


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 10:20 pm
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bonty 29-4 and 3 are heavy man! WTB bronson are good as are kenda nevegals.

The correct answer is a nobby nic tubeless ready 2.25 or 2.35 but they're not the cheapest. They are the best by a mile, unless you're after race rubber in which case the 2.25 rocket rons are ace at only 520g per tyre.


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 10:22 pm
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WTB Stout's the only tyre that works well on roots and mud.

They're not light though.

wtb dissents do even better, but they're mentally heavy!


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 10:23 pm
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I had a feeling Nics might be the answer, but was hoping someone would suggest something as good for half the price
๐Ÿ™„ Nics are what I run on my 26er, and I love them

I'll take a look at the Ground Controls. They look good value.

Anyone have any joy with Mountain Kings?


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 10:40 pm
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WTB stouts are out of production though. Mine wore out in 2 months too - crazy soft rubber. May not be crazy heavy but the drag on them was unbelievable.


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 11:02 pm
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Halo choir master 29er 2.35s are good, bit chunky, but good and cheap about 25 quid


 
Posted : 28/11/2011 11:59 pm