I love the grip but they are sluggish and heavy. I don’t mind compromising a bit on grip and toughness.

Any suggestions in 29er size? I’ll be using Notubes Flow rims and be tubelessing (is that a word?) them. Full suss, 120mm rear, 140mm front.

Racing Ralph Evolution

BTW what pressures are you using? They are better rolling at lower pressures which they tolerate due to their strong sidewalls

Try Ardents

Im thinking the same and plan on trying Ardents next.

Ralphs

HD’s are a beefed up and grippier Nobby Nic aren’t they?

i switched from Minion/RQ/HR to Ardents (2.4 F, 2.25 R). Fantastic tyres, haven’t been outgunned yet, although the depths of winter may prove to be a tipping point….

Roll v v fast and amazing grip, especially from the big front one. Seem to be fussy with pressure though