Hey all, looking for some tyre advice.
I’ve been running Vittoria Mezcal for a couple of years. The older ones in 29×2.6 were tough and held up great. The newer Mezcal that are only available in 2.4 got absolutely shredded on my last trip through the Caucasus — sidewalls cut in three places. I managed to finish the ride, but now they’re done after just ~1.5k km.
I’m after something that still rolls nicely (maybe a touch more aggressive than Mezcal) but with a harder, more durable casing that won’t get killed on rocky/mixed terrain.
What’s your experience with Mezcal?
And more importantly — what tyres would you pick next for a mixed bikepacking route where durability matters?
Thanks.
by Curly_Trails
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Are these the Mezcal Race or the Mezcal Trail? If they’re the Race, you could try the Trail version perhaps?
Maxxis Ardent 👍