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have tubed conti race kings in 2.2 flavour at the moment which are fine on most of the stuff i do and are a good quick tire. however, a bit scarey in the mud especialy on the front so after something of similar size casing (running rigid) but little more agressive tread - any suggestions?
Schwalbe Hans Dampf
Specialized purgatory is worth a look. A fairly big 2.2, but very grippy and rolls surprisingly well. Relatively cheap too.
I can't really recomend a Nevegal. Ok on the back but pants on the front. Tried a few tyres on my 29er now & wish I'd kept the Bont Jones ACX's. I found Mountain Kings dangerous. Smallblock8's are good in summer.
Hans Dampf in pacestar
Hans Dampf in trailstar 😆
Hans Dampf in Trailstar is like Velcro .......
Another vote for the Purgatory here. Running one on the front of two bikes.
Edinburgh do them at £26.99 when most tyres seem to be moving to the £30-£40+ pricemark
i run a nevegal up front and love it, but then ive been running a square block 8 this last week on the back 😕
Bonty ACX was a great front 29er tyre when I rode one,before I grew out of it(the whole 29er thing,not the tyre..... 8) ).....
2.35 nobby nic on mine seems pretty good in mud. Pace star version.
Specialized purgatory is worth a look. A fairly big 2.2, but very grippy and rolls surprisingly well. Relatively cheap too.
To compare to a MK 2.2", this ^. A good winter all rounder imo, not like a mud tyre in the clag but wider-ranging. Tried a pair for a couple of months, bought another pair last week as spares / future tyres.
hans dampfs are heavier than a heavy thing, 2.35 nic is ok but I rather like rocket rons front and back and they work fine even in the evil slop of winter. floaty light 2.25 pacestar on a stiff frontage at 18psi (winner winner, chicken dinner)
PICTO - I seem to have gained about a stone since mrs Joolz fed us an never ending supply of pig in oatcakes and sandwiches on yesterdays ride 😯