Ok so ive tried to put together a bike for all seasons and terrains and i think ive come close (trance advanced sl) however a recent spate of pinch flats means i need new tubeless tyres, so my question is if you could only have one tyre for the whole year winter, summer, hardpack, bog, XC and marathon what would it be. Now i know (much like the bike) you can't have one that excells in all but my question is if you could only have one tyre what would it be? I have no interest in investing in dry, race wheels e.t.c I want to put on a set of tyres and use them till they are worn out. So come on what are we talking here Rocket Ron's, Ignitors, Race King's what's your pick. Also if you puncture a tubeless you then put in a tube right? then whats the point? Your off road wisdom is greatly appreciated!
Question?
Maxxis Ignitors
You put sealant in the tyre to avoid punctures in the first place
Only when the hole is too big for the sealant to seal will you need a tube, even then - if you're lucky, you could repair it with superglue & a patch and get away with it
You put sealant in the tyre to avoid punctures in the first place
Only when the hole is too big for the sealant to seal will you need a tube, even then - if you're lucky, you could repair it with superglue & a patch and get away with it
Simple, Ignitor UST. You can run it all year, strong sidewalls, good mud shedding, roll well and no need to swap them over for varying conditions.
Rocket Rons are far too lightweight for all season, there is an argument for Nobby Nics but they are just not as bombproof as the Maxxis.
If you puncture you stick in a tube and sort it out when back home. The point is you are FAR less likely to puncture in the first place, don't have to worry about pinch flats and can ride very low pressures if that is you thing.
Don't let anyone tell you its the rider, it's the tyre.
Rocket Rons are far too lightweight for all season, there is an argument for Nobby Nics but they are just not as bombproof as the Maxxis.
If you puncture you stick in a tube and sort it out when back home. The point is you are FAR less likely to puncture in the first place, don't have to worry about pinch flats and can ride very low pressures if that is you thing.
Don't let anyone tell you its the rider, it's the tyre.
Maxxis Ignitors 2.1 UST.
The point is that, with sealant, the vast majority of punctures that you'll get will seal themselves and pinch flats are obviously a thing of the past! You can also run lower tyre pressures for more grip. I'll probably regret saying this but I've never had a puncture that hasn't fixed itself in the last two years. The worst thing that I've had to do is pump up a tyre when I burped trying to run at 24psi!
The point is that, with sealant, the vast majority of punctures that you'll get will seal themselves and pinch flats are obviously a thing of the past! You can also run lower tyre pressures for more grip. I'll probably regret saying this but I've never had a puncture that hasn't fixed itself in the last two years. The worst thing that I've had to do is pump up a tyre when I burped trying to run at 24psi!
Ignitors are king, however i've being using Maxxis Crossmarks and Schwalbe nobby nics lately and i can't fault them, however, maxxis ignitors like any mtb tyre with over 30 PSI in them are awful !!
Get proper sealant and a proper gas canister jobbie.
and 2.1 is too narrow for an mtb tyre..go 2.3 always.
Just remember how much riding I do compared to the rest of the world !
How many savages I've made !
How many different bikes I've ridden.
And it is always the rider, always !!!!
Get proper sealant and a proper gas canister jobbie.
and 2.1 is too narrow for an mtb tyre..go 2.3 always.
Just remember how much riding I do compared to the rest of the world !
How many savages I've made !
How many different bikes I've ridden.
And it is always the rider, always !!!!
Cheers boys, yeah tried to seal the regular nobby nics I had Evan went to the garage to get the air in! But with the gash in the sidewall I made a right mess!
There is new player, the Conti Rubber Queen, lovely BIG volume (even in 2.2) with well spaced knobblies, shed well, great grip, a bit more aggressive than the Ignitor and less prone to slipping on off camber stuff than the Ignitor. Tall sidewall make mud clearance may be tight, it is tight my Trance, but been running them a few months and really like them. Are they as good as the famous Bulldogs, not sure but not far off.
Just get yourself a Nobby nic 2.20 evo for the rear and a Maxxis Minion 2.35 maxxpro 60a for the front, done and dusted, both run tubless, the minion is one of the best front tyres ever, in the 60a it runs faster than the supertacky but still gives fantastic grip, the nobby nic is probbably the best alround rear tyre too.
Originally posted by Don
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There is new player, the Conti Rubber Queen, lovely BIG volume (even in 2.2) with well spaced knobblies, shed well, great grip, a bit more aggressive than the Ignitor and less prone to slipping on off camber stuff than the Ignitor. Tall sidewall make mud clearance may be tight, it is tight my Trance, but been running them a few months and really like them. Are they as good as the famous Bulldogs, not sure but not far off.
+1 spot on Don got myself a pair based on your opinion (Thanks) savage tyre.
Huge volume/sidewall very little clearance for a 2.4 on a 130mm fork.
Had Ignitors before the Rubber Queens, it's funny the Queens are more knobbly
but seem to have less rolling resistance. Corner much better at high speed as well.
i think i had one of those rubber queens once and the nobbles wore away very quickly 2.1 ignitors for xc 2.35 for spins
Originally posted by Alfie
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i think i had one of those rubber queens once and the nobbles wore away very quickly 2.1 ignitors for xc 2.35 for spins
Kenda Nevegal 2.1 Stick E front and DTC rear
Jesus wept... if your good enough you can run any tyre.. any time of the year.. wet dry.. whatever..
Only excuse mongers prattle on about tyre compounds, thread patterns and other such guff to make up for their uselessness and complete lack of bike handling skills...
Here's my two cents to add to the pot of boiling over tyre bullsh!t..
Michelin XCR Dry II.... I've been running them all winter.. without a single issue.. they cost a tenner each and are made out of black rubber...
Its usually best to try and go for rubber ones... they usually work best..
Only excuse mongers prattle on about tyre compounds, thread patterns and other such guff to make up for their uselessness and complete lack of bike handling skills...
Here's my two cents to add to the pot of boiling over tyre bullsh!t..
Michelin XCR Dry II.... I've been running them all winter.. without a single issue.. they cost a tenner each and are made out of black rubber...
Its usually best to try and go for rubber ones... they usually work best..
How Many Fkin times do we need to see the same bleedin post about tyres? its always the same answer from each person.
As Mr Knife says, once they are round and rubbery off you go, 60psi is the best.
As Mr Knife says, once they are round and rubbery off you go, 60psi is the best.
Ah shuddup you two auld grumps! At least Gerry is right about them being rubber, the state of you Smithers with your 60psi, get up the yard!!!
And it's only the same answer if you know the answer, which the poster doesn't, hence his question, and the answer, ipso facto.
And it's only the same answer if you know the answer, which the poster doesn't, hence his question, and the answer, ipso facto.
Ok so ive tried to put together a bike for all seasons and terrains and i think ive come close (trance advanced sl) however a recent spate of pinch flats means i need new tubeless tyres, so my question is if you could only have one tyre for the whole year winter, summer, hardpack, bog, XC and marathon what would it be. Now i know (much like the bike) you can't have one that excells in all but my question is if you could only have one tyre what would it be? I have no interest in investing in dry, race wheels e.t.c I want to put on a set of tyres and use them till they are worn out. So come on what are we talking here Rocket Ron's, Ignitors, Race King's what's your pick. Also if you puncture a tubeless you then put in a tube right? then whats the point? Your off road wisdom is greatly appreciated!
Maxxis Ignitors
You put sealant in the tyre to avoid punctures in the first place
Only when the hole is too big for the sealant to seal will you need a tube, even then - if you're lucky, you could repair it with superglue & a patch and get away with it
You put sealant in the tyre to avoid punctures in the first place
Only when the hole is too big for the sealant to seal will you need a tube, even then - if you're lucky, you could repair it with superglue & a patch and get away with it
Simple, Ignitor UST. You can run it all year, strong sidewalls, good mud shedding, roll well and no need to swap them over for varying conditions.
Rocket Rons are far too lightweight for all season, there is an argument for Nobby Nics but they are just not as bombproof as the Maxxis.
If you puncture you stick in a tube and sort it out when back home. The point is you are FAR less likely to puncture in the first place, don't have to worry about pinch flats and can ride very low pressures if that is you thing.
Don't let anyone tell you its the rider, it's the tyre.
Rocket Rons are far too lightweight for all season, there is an argument for Nobby Nics but they are just not as bombproof as the Maxxis.
If you puncture you stick in a tube and sort it out when back home. The point is you are FAR less likely to puncture in the first place, don't have to worry about pinch flats and can ride very low pressures if that is you thing.
Don't let anyone tell you its the rider, it's the tyre.
Maxxis Ignitors 2.1 UST.
The point is that, with sealant, the vast majority of punctures that you'll get will seal themselves and pinch flats are obviously a thing of the past! You can also run lower tyre pressures for more grip. I'll probably regret saying this but I've never had a puncture that hasn't fixed itself in the last two years. The worst thing that I've had to do is pump up a tyre when I burped trying to run at 24psi!
The point is that, with sealant, the vast majority of punctures that you'll get will seal themselves and pinch flats are obviously a thing of the past! You can also run lower tyre pressures for more grip. I'll probably regret saying this but I've never had a puncture that hasn't fixed itself in the last two years. The worst thing that I've had to do is pump up a tyre when I burped trying to run at 24psi!
Ignitors are king, however i've being using Maxxis Crossmarks and Schwalbe nobby nics lately and i can't fault them, however, maxxis ignitors like any mtb tyre with over 30 PSI in them are awful !!
Get proper sealant and a proper gas canister jobbie.
and 2.1 is too narrow for an mtb tyre..go 2.3 always.
Just remember how much riding I do compared to the rest of the world !
How many savages I've made !
How many different bikes I've ridden.
And it is always the rider, always !!!!
Get proper sealant and a proper gas canister jobbie.
and 2.1 is too narrow for an mtb tyre..go 2.3 always.
Just remember how much riding I do compared to the rest of the world !
How many savages I've made !
How many different bikes I've ridden.
And it is always the rider, always !!!!
Cheers boys, yeah tried to seal the regular nobby nics I had Evan went to the garage to get the air in! But with the gash in the sidewall I made a right mess!
There is new player, the Conti Rubber Queen, lovely BIG volume (even in 2.2) with well spaced knobblies, shed well, great grip, a bit more aggressive than the Ignitor and less prone to slipping on off camber stuff than the Ignitor. Tall sidewall make mud clearance may be tight, it is tight my Trance, but been running them a few months and really like them. Are they as good as the famous Bulldogs, not sure but not far off.
Just get yourself a Nobby nic 2.20 evo for the rear and a Maxxis Minion 2.35 maxxpro 60a for the front, done and dusted, both run tubless, the minion is one of the best front tyres ever, in the 60a it runs faster than the supertacky but still gives fantastic grip, the nobby nic is probbably the best alround rear tyre too.
Originally posted by Don
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There is new player, the Conti Rubber Queen, lovely BIG volume (even in 2.2) with well spaced knobblies, shed well, great grip, a bit more aggressive than the Ignitor and less prone to slipping on off camber stuff than the Ignitor. Tall sidewall make mud clearance may be tight, it is tight my Trance, but been running them a few months and really like them. Are they as good as the famous Bulldogs, not sure but not far off.
+1 spot on Don got myself a pair based on your opinion (Thanks) savage tyre.
Huge volume/sidewall very little clearance for a 2.4 on a 130mm fork.
Had Ignitors before the Rubber Queens, it's funny the Queens are more knobbly
but seem to have less rolling resistance. Corner much better at high speed as well.
i think i had one of those rubber queens once and the nobbles wore away very quickly 2.1 ignitors for xc 2.35 for spins
Originally posted by Alfie
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i think i had one of those rubber queens once and the nobbles wore away very quickly 2.1 ignitors for xc 2.35 for spins
Kenda Nevegal 2.1 Stick E front and DTC rear
Jesus wept... if your good enough you can run any tyre.. any time of the year.. wet dry.. whatever..
Only excuse mongers prattle on about tyre compounds, thread patterns and other such guff to make up for their uselessness and complete lack of bike handling skills...
Here's my two cents to add to the pot of boiling over tyre bullsh!t..
Michelin XCR Dry II.... I've been running them all winter.. without a single issue.. they cost a tenner each and are made out of black rubber...
Its usually best to try and go for rubber ones... they usually work best..
Only excuse mongers prattle on about tyre compounds, thread patterns and other such guff to make up for their uselessness and complete lack of bike handling skills...
Here's my two cents to add to the pot of boiling over tyre bullsh!t..
Michelin XCR Dry II.... I've been running them all winter.. without a single issue.. they cost a tenner each and are made out of black rubber...
Its usually best to try and go for rubber ones... they usually work best..
How Many Fkin times do we need to see the same bleedin post about tyres? its always the same answer from each person.
As Mr Knife says, once they are round and rubbery off you go, 60psi is the best.
As Mr Knife says, once they are round and rubbery off you go, 60psi is the best.
Ah shuddup you two auld grumps! At least Gerry is right about them being rubber, the state of you Smithers with your 60psi, get up the yard!!!
And it's only the same answer if you know the answer, which the poster doesn't, hence his question, and the answer, ipso facto.
And it's only the same answer if you know the answer, which the poster doesn't, hence his question, and the answer, ipso facto.