Try to get at least Exo+ rear (and front too if possible) if you’re in rockier terrain. DHR for the rear.  DHF or Assegai front in Maxxgrip (Assegai is a fantastic front tyre).

Does that combo pedal well?

If it’s an all rounder and (supposedly) going into the summer an Assegai 2.5” front / dissector 2.4” rear would work well. Or if you want a back tyre that’ll also do winter then go for a dhr2.

Personally I’ve never had any issues with exo casing tyres (had Assegai / dhf / dhr2) in that casing. If going flimsier like a Forekaster / rekon then I’ve gone exo+ and run a rimpact at the rear.

Personally I tend to buy 3c maxterra compound front and then either the same rear or dual compound.

Does that combo pedal well?

DHR is not the fastest rolling rear but is versatile enough to run year round.   DHF is probably a bit quicker rolling as a front but Assegai grips better.  I’d personally do Maxxgrip front for grip. Maxterra rear for a better wearing/rolling compound.  DC as a rear is ok too but you lose some grip.

On the ‘what bike for BPW v Dyfi’, my Bird Aether 7 with 150mm Pikes/CC coil shock felt way smoother at Dyfi.