Bontrager XR2/XR3
 

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[Closed] Bontrager XR2/XR3

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What are these like?

Basically im looking for something that does the same as an ardent, but bigger than the 2.25 and smaller than the monstrous 2.4.

So -

~650g
~real size 2.3
~fast
~still has some bite in terms of climbing/braking/off camber


 
Posted : 15/07/2014 4:55 pm
 LoCo
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Like my XR3 on back of frankenbike, used for just riding about i.e everything.


 
Posted : 15/07/2014 4:59 pm
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I get on well with the xr3 in 29er guise. Have been susceptible to cuts on the flint on the local trails but fixed with a rubber worm every time. Just replaced them with specialized ground control as they were what the lbs had. And they are proving to be a better all rounder for me especial in the wet.


 
Posted : 15/07/2014 5:47 pm
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Had xr3 a few years ago, the rear lasted a day on South Downs flint


 
Posted : 15/07/2014 6:38 pm
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Specialized Ground control


 
Posted : 15/07/2014 6:47 pm
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I have Bonedraggers on two bikes but I don't think I'd like to ride them on flints. Nobby Nic double defence for that.


 
Posted : 15/07/2014 8:51 pm
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Not had any issues with tears around the South wales area which is pretty rough & rocky, used of ht and fs bikes. Run tubeless


 
Posted : 15/07/2014 8:56 pm
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Basically im looking for something that does the same as an ardent, but bigger than the 2.25 and smaller than the monstrous 2.4.

Wider rim and an Ardent 2.25?


 
Posted : 15/07/2014 9:36 pm

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