I'm shopping for a set of XC tires for Bridger's new hardtail. Probably in a 2.25" width. Weight is a concern but not too much to blow durability out of the picture. He is not racing but just is not a powerhouse yet. So any advantage on the climbs is a plus. Under 700g. His old bike had a set of Schwalbe Rock Ron's on it in a 26x2.1" Never had a flat and he got 2 years out of those tire with tread to spare. Should probably just do that again however Schwalbe's are expensive.
I've been looking at:
Vittoria Barzo
Schwalbe Rocket Rons
Maxxis Ikon
Anyone run any of these or something else worth looking at? Durango trails are generally dry, rocky but not slabs. Rocks in-bedded into dirt/clay. When it gets really dry we get loose or dust on top of hard. He'll have a set of 27.5+ wheels with 2.8's for lift service or more rowdy descending trails.
I've been looking at:
Vittoria Barzo
Schwalbe Rocket Rons
Maxxis Ikon
Anyone run any of these or something else worth looking at? Durango trails are generally dry, rocky but not slabs. Rocks in-bedded into dirt/clay. When it gets really dry we get loose or dust on top of hard. He'll have a set of 27.5+ wheels with 2.8's for lift service or more rowdy descending trails.