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I need some new tyres to replace my balding Panaracer Fire XC's. I'm not one for fitting condition-specified tyres and prefer just to have one tyre on all year round. Lazy I know! Can anyone recommend a good all rounder? Preferably available in 2.1" folding.

Thanks.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 9:55 pm
 ton
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nevegals are good in all condition.
maxxis advantage are good too i have been told.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 9:56 pm
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Aren't they all, all round?


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 9:57 pm
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A tyre that lasts a whole 12 months?

****ed if I know


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 9:57 pm
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Did you like the Fire XCs? I presume you did as you've managed to wear them out. Why not just buy more?


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 9:58 pm
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nevegals are good in all condition

I'm changing mine as soon as the winter mud goes, too draggy in the dry although mine are the 2.35 version


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 9:59 pm
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Didn't really like the Fire Xc's as I found them quite poor in the mud. I can't really afford to replace them until I have too however!


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 10:02 pm
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i will do you a set of not too used tyres for a tenner.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 10:04 pm
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What kind?


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 10:14 pm
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maxxis, kenda, continental, bonty, dmr????? you choose.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 10:16 pm
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Maxxis Ignitors - There great! Been using them for a year a half now. Good tyres.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 10:22 pm
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Kenda Nevegal's in a 2.1
Try a Stick E on the front and pop a DTC on the rear - gives great confident front grip but doesn't squidge at the back. They are a lot less draggy than the 2.35 version (which ride a bit heavy in my opinion)


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 10:29 pm
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Ton - any Maxxis ignitors? Been reading the reviews and they sound good.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 10:52 pm
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got a mint ignitor and a mint high roller combo..


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 10:54 pm
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i hated my fire xc's lasted ages but were rubbish in most conditions

now using spesh captains, which are predictable in all conditions last long time, i think they are very good


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 10:57 pm
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I think i'll hang on for a pair, thanks anyway.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 11:05 pm
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I'll provisionally have the Ignitor if snackmix doesn't want it.

What size / cpd and how much?


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 11:06 pm
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Nevegals 2.1 shed mud better than 2.3s but you'd use 2.1 for xc rather than muds.

Small block 8 for dry summer weather.

You either buy a tire for the conditions or getaway with a mix depending on your riding style and pace/weather/season.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 11:08 pm
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Bontrager ACX 2.2"

They come up a little smaller than most 2.2's, more like a 2.1" really. But they're a very good all year round tyre. Plenty of people I know swear by them, and I've recently fitted a pair and think they're very good.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 11:22 pm
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Wed night hardtail : trailrakers for 9 months of the year, Fire xc pro's the rest -)

Full Suss - Rampage 2.35 all year


 
Posted : 26/03/2009 12:43 am