Order a supergravity rock razor, got the wrong tyre. Tried to find another one, can't, they seem to have dried up. Minion SS exo not tough enough, butcher 29 2.3 grid not that good, rock razor snakeskin punctures for fun... What else should I be looking at?
(if anyone knows where I can get a 29er Supergravity Rock Razor in a hurry, that'd be grand too!)
Aggressor in DD?
Bontrager SE3 on the rear should be tough enough, light enough and fast rolling as well 🙂
Spesh grid slaughter here, also used trail boss in tough fast casing to good effect.
Slaughter Grid here as well. Taken loads of abuse.
Minion SS double down ?
https://www.evanscycles.com/maxxis-minion-ss-29-120tpi-dd-tr-mtb-tyre-EV309672
I bought a Riddler in tough/fast configuration recently as I was looking to seemingly fulfill the same criteria as you, OP, but wasn't prepared to pay for a DD Minion SS and SG Rock Razors only come in inappropriate-for-day-to-day-riding (for me) soft compounds. The Riddler was cheap. Beware however that the cornering knobbles on the Riddler are nowhere near as tall as pictured in the rendering that seemingly accompanies all sale listings. They're about half that height and barely taller than the central tread. I don't know whether or not this matters to you (might do if you're looking for this type of tyre) or is even a problem in reality, as I haven't ridden the tyre yet.
EDIT: ~£20 from Wiggle
You could try and get hold of one of the new Specialized Blck Dmnds. Our daughter has been running them 2.6 front and 2.3 rear for a while and they are a lot better than the Grids.So far they have done Pila, La Thuile, Verbier and now into their third week in Whistler.
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/specializeds-new-blck-dmnd-tire-casing-ews-petzen-jamnica-2018.html
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WTB Trailboss fast/tough?
I've run both 2.4 and 2.25 versions, and they seem nigh on indestructible.
I've also run the Riddler (as mentioned above) and prefer the TB as it rolls nearly as fast, but has loads more grip.
Or this
https://www.bike-components.de/en/Maxxis/Minion-Semislick-Double-Down-29-Folding-Tyre-p54632/
Aggressor DD?
Does anyone else notice that modern semi-slick tyres aren’t as tough as their knobbly equivalents, presumably because there aren’t tall knobs in the middle protecting the carcass from cuts?
WTB Trailboss fast/tough?
I was gonna suggest this - got one ready to put on for this weekend. Probably overkill for what I'l be doing though.
Thanks guys, I found a well priced Slaughter Grid, not the biggest fan of the Slaughter but it's fast delivery at the right price.
Ideal, I'd like to try one in that new compound Tracey mentions up there, and mibbe slightly bigger, better spaced side knobs.
Abigale may be going to the PMBA at Kirroughtree in between getting back from Whistler and going out to Ainsa. If she does you can compare them if you are about that weekend. I though she may want the weekend off, shes been on her bike trip since the 25th June, but thats kids for you.
I don't really like the butcher tbh Tracey, I'd like a look at the 650b Hillbilly though, try it instead of my usual Mary up front.
Will have a Hillbilly 29 in the van as well as a Butcher 29 and also one with no name 29.
