I have an Izzo, it's currently wearing the OEM ForecKsters. I'd like something with a bit more grip, but these are very fast (on a lightweight wheelset)
What's out there with:
Similar weight
Similar strength sidewalls to EXO, not really rocky round here, I've only ripped 2 mtb tires in the last 8 years it so.
Similar speed
A bit more grip.
Hopefully in the region of £40/end
And TANWALL! My bike is black, it's very dull.
I'm reluctant to say it, but down
country...
Currently thinking Barzo/Mezcal in a 2.4, but I'm sure I've heard the tanwall ones are a bit flimsy?
Any suggestions appreciated!
Have a look at Bontrager XR4s
Specialized tyres are very good.
Ground Control, Grid Casing T7.
came in here to say Bonty
Xr4's arre 800g a pop, if you need a heavier casing up back put an se4 on maybe, bit more front end grip? add a 5
I've been using WTB Ranger tyres (29 x 2.4) for the last couple of years and they have been very good.
Not much drag on tarmac but still grippy enough on dry and damp trails.
They have survived Cwmcarn, The South Downs Way and numerous xc rides and bikepacking weekends with nothing more than normal wear and tear.
Ground Control, impressed with the one on the front of my stumpy.
We are running these front and rear on the daughters Turbo Levo. I have the Grid Gravity ones on mine which are very good
Thanks all!
TBH I haven't been that impressed with Specialized tires in the past, although those were all pre 'Tx' labeling.
The XR4s seem like a good bet, found them at a decent price as well so think I'll go with those.
Thanks!
Yep XR4 is a great all-round tyre. SE4 is more robust, but not much heavier though less supple
I'm currently rocking se4 and se5 front on my hb130. Really impressed with them
Another vote for the Bontrager XR4, its a great tyre. I have it onto the front of my Stache with the XR2 on the back. Great super fast combo.
In a similar fast rolling but capable combo I run Maxxis dissector front and rekon back on the full sus. Really cracking combo but being maxxis, on the pricey side in my 29x2.6 flavours.
John
XR4s ordered, ta. Would have gone for a 3 on the back but they don't appear to do them in dysentery beige.
Forecasters - very fast really!?
Im not rocking or running any tyres , so cant help really..
I do however run in shoes and rock in chairs if that helps...
Do runners say they roll in shoes🤔
I know you have ordered already but Specialized Ground Control Grid T7 Soil Searching Edition (what a mouthful!) front and back on my Spur for the past six months have been extremely impressive and were only 30 quid an end plus ticks the tanwall box.
OP where did you get the XRs from? Also interested in a similar tyre setup...