Which is the best tire for XC?
I'm currently riding (on 30mm inner rims) Maxxis Ikon 2.35" on the front and Rekon Race 2.35" on the rear (both measure around 60mm), but I'm getting new tires for my bike since my current set is going on my wife's MTB. I'm looking for recommendations for the best XC tire setup below setup 1 or 2:
Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4 inch WT Maxxspeed
* Size: 29 x 2.40"
* ETRTO: 61-622
* TPI: 120 (Threads Per Inch)
* Bead: Foldable
* Weight: 825g
* Technology: Wide Trail (WT) casing, optimized for 30-35mm inner width rims.
Vittoria Mezcal 2.4 inch G2 Race
* Size: 29 x 2.40"
* ETRTO: 60-622
* Color: Brown or Black
* Weight:
* Brown: 720g
* Black: 740g
I do like the idea of an mm extra but the lower weight of the mezcals and 4 compound rubber are appealing.
by Ordinary_Twist_401
4 Comments
Mezcals always Mezcals unless you are riding Michelins. Then always Michelins.
Super happy with the Barzo/Mezcal combo on my XC
Mezcals are a slightly faster, but I think I prefer the reckon race at the rear on my XC rig since I don’t race much and like the grip better on out loose over hard terrain.
I ride some pretty chunky terrain and am heavy (200 lbs), but I just cut my 4th sidewall on a tan Vittoria (xc race case) in the last 3 seasons and I’m done with them.