A mate recommended Thunder Burts for my new 29er Wheelset that I’m having built up but they come in 2.1 which is too big for my Salsa Vaya frame (700×50) so think they will not fit.

Anything else out there like a Thunder Burt but in 1.9

As much as getting out is difficult at the moment as I’m my wife’s carer but hoping for a quick spin out if I can get someone to look after her

WTB Nine line is close, in termso tread design. A bit toothier but still rolls pretty fast.

They do 2.25 and 2.0 sizes and my 2.25 comes in just under 2.2 on my rims, so the 2.0 may also be a tad under the stated width.

Cher think a WTB Resolute might just be the job

The 42mm Resolute comes up a smidge under 40mm. A mate has some on his Bokeh

Conti race king has bigger knobs, but plenty of them in the centre, so it’s pretty quick. 2.0 and rounder, less shouldery than the TB. TB is marginal in my forks, but lots more room in there with the 2.0 Race Kings.

@reggiegasket how does your mate rate them?

@nedrapier must have a look at Continental, loved the black chilli versions when I had them on my transition and horse thief

yeah he likes them. They look good in tan too. Not as big as the TB though, obviously, so suit a gravel bike setup rather than a rigid 29er, like I ride.

Cheers for that reggiegasket

WTB’s Riddler 45C don’t look dissimilar to Thunder Burts but they’re a little narrower than 1.9″.