Not loving my 27.5+ tire options but these both look pretty good for bikepacking:
The Rock Razors look like a nice semi slick tire but I'm also looking at the Surly Knards in 3in as a more all around tire.
Ideally I'd like a wider tire capable of handling big (spring/fall/winter) loads with nightly temps well below freezing. packing gear for 1.5 people self supported for 3 day trips mostly off pavement. I can run a shock or a rigid fork but my current preference is rigid with wider tires.
I'm currently running Maxxis Rekon 2.8 which are great for off road and muck, but I'm looking for more of an all around hardpack gravel, double track, and even some pavement/crushed stone option that can handle a little dry single track as well.
Mainly, I just hate riding the recons on any pavement without first inflating them to close to max pressure. They just feel vague and unresponsive even on flat straight pavement.
Any advice?
by _MountainFit