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Any suggestions for a 29” tyre with a similar tread pattern to the Ron, but slightly higher volume?
Vittoria Barzo.
Just swapped to a Barzo up front and its a awesome tyre as its reputation states.
In 2.35? Here did you get it? Can only find 2.25s.
What about a 2.35 Ikon?
2.25. Plenty wide enough (for XC).
ah ok, I'm after 2.35 - hence my question, like a Ron but bigger :O)
https://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-tyres/vittoria-barzo-tnt-tubeless-ready-mtb-tyre/11436067.html
there you go John 29x2.35 😀
Well, JRM has it, but you did say “<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: #eeeeee;">but slightly higher volume”. IMO the Barzo is exactly that in the same measurement. The 2.25 i have looks slightly biggger than a 2.25 Ron. </span>
Conti X-King 2.4 black chilli? CRC were selling them cheep a few weeks ago, not sure if they still are.
2.35 Nobby Nic 2, or 2.35 Hans Dampf if you like the Schwalbe compounds
Thanks for all the suggestions, the Barzo looks good, especially at that price!
Anyone have a comparison of it vs the NN? (which is what I've got on the front at the moment).
Faster rolling?
Maxxis Forekaster 2.35, Conti X-King 2.4 (not really 2.4).
The barzo will be faster rolling than the nn and better grip
The barzo will be faster rolling than the nn and better grip
Indeed. I just swapped from a nn/ground control combo to a barzo/barzo. 4% faster.*
* according to roots and rain's how-far-are-you-behind-the-leader stats tool over 2 rounds of the brass monkeys. So proof, sort of 😉
Another vote for the Barzo here, been using them for 2 years and they're ace, the Mezcal is a cracking RaRa alternative for the rear too, just as fast but a boat load tougher