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[Closed] Maxxis Ikon's, any good?

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So I'm looking to get some faster rolling summer tyres for the hard pack tracks on the Malvern's now the trails are starting to dry out.
Currently running a Shorty/DHR2 combo which has been fantastic in the winter conditions. Tracks are mainly hard pack, rocky with some loose sections so thinking that the Ikon 2.35" could be a good.
Anyone using them for similar stuff? Will be going on a 170mm full-sus and I like to hit stuff as quick as possible.
Would it make a good front tyre or would I be better putting the trusty DHF back on the front, Ikon rear?
Have tried Ardent's front and back but didn't get on with them..


 
Posted : 21/03/2015 9:28 am
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I've used them all year round. Surprising amount of grip for a summer tyre.

The only point it struggled was on a section of gloopy trail that hat been churned up by a motor cross bike. The rear is getting a bit worn now, will probably replace with another.

A good mix a fast roll and grip in my opinion.


 
Posted : 21/03/2015 10:29 am
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Yes no sort of, a real compromise tyre


 
Posted : 21/03/2015 10:33 am
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I run a exo tr as my summer tyre of choice. That's for XC use front and rear. It's pretty puncture resistant up on the downs also.


 
Posted : 21/03/2015 10:46 am
 Andy
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I have a pair of 29 x 2.2 EXC folders for sale if any interest?


 
Posted : 21/03/2015 12:07 pm
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โ€ฆor would I be better putting the trusty DHF back on the front, Ikon rear?

Well, that's my plan for this summer!


 
Posted : 21/03/2015 1:11 pm