stevenb
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Anyone recommend a good lightweight (preferably not steel belt) XC tyre?
Panaracer Fire 1.8's any good?
Panaracer Fire 1.8's any good?
Good XC lightweight tyre?
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Steve Austin
The Marmalade Kid
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- Mlehworld
Panaracer 1.8s were great all round tyres and still worth the money.
I been using Specialized Houffalize tyres (two for £30 at bike plus) which is a good all round tyre, very cheap too. They look a bit more grippy than others, but roll very fast and grip well. Good in wet conditions too
I been using Specialized Houffalize tyres (two for £30 at bike plus) which is a good all round tyre, very cheap too. They look a bit more grippy than others, but roll very fast and grip well. Good in wet conditions too
Flying_Monkey
Recyclist
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- Odawa
Another vote for Panaracer Fire XC's. Recommended by everyone I know.
barq
Senior Member
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- Birmingham, UK
Yep, the Fire XC Pros are a good all-rounder. The Pros have a kevlar bead, there used to be a cheaper version which was steel and IIRC was generally inferior. So if you see a super cheap version do check what you are getting.
Tim Bennet.
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- S of Kendal
Also how heavy are you?
Mrs TB likes the 1.8s, but I found the 2.1s more controlled and not appreciably slower.
Mrs TB likes the 1.8s, but I found the 2.1s more controlled and not appreciably slower.
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stevenb
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I'm 12st 9lbs.
I don't aim to get above 13st if I can help it.
Most of the tracks I ride on around here are dusty track, compact gravel, loose stones and branch rooted mud tracks. I'd like a lighter weight tyre that won't sacrifice grip and has minimal rolling resistance. ie the perfect tyre...lol
At the moment I'm using Bontrager Jones ACX 2.2's and they are like tractors tyres and I can feel the resistance all the time.....although the grip is super.
I don't aim to get above 13st if I can help it.
Most of the tracks I ride on around here are dusty track, compact gravel, loose stones and branch rooted mud tracks. I'd like a lighter weight tyre that won't sacrifice grip and has minimal rolling resistance. ie the perfect tyre...lol
At the moment I'm using Bontrager Jones ACX 2.2's and they are like tractors tyres and I can feel the resistance all the time.....although the grip is super.
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stevenb
New Member
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- South Beds.
How about the Panaracer trailblasters?
Can get a pair from Chain reaction...folding tyres for £30
It gets mixed reviews.....but then again I'm sure with my above mentioned terrain they should be ok....????
Can get a pair from Chain reaction...folding tyres for £30
It gets mixed reviews.....but then again I'm sure with my above mentioned terrain they should be ok....????
Tim Bennet.
Entirely Average Member
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- S of Kendal
Many people do rate Trailblasters as a dry summer tyre, but I can't be bothered to switch tyres about and have found that the Fire XCs do well in all conditions. (Muddy roots excepted - but then what does?)
I'm about the same weight as you and find the 2.1s as good as anything, year round, up here. Somepeople say in clay soils in winter a pure mud tyre will clog less, but we don't have those conditions in the Lakes. Either rocky or thin goop.
I'm about the same weight as you and find the 2.1s as good as anything, year round, up here. Somepeople say in clay soils in winter a pure mud tyre will clog less, but we don't have those conditions in the Lakes. Either rocky or thin goop.
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stevenb
New Member
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Looks like the XC's then guys.
Thanks for all your opinions....
Thanks for all your opinions....
Maverick Goose
A jumped up pantry boy, who never knew his place
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Another happy Fire XC user
-also been trying Razer XC PRs which are lower profile knobblies and faster rolling, especially on tarmac/hardpack.
-also been trying Razer XC PRs which are lower profile knobblies and faster rolling, especially on tarmac/hardpack.
christian dieu
New Member
Maverick Goose said:Another happy Fire XC user
I have been using the Razer XC PRs for a month or so and love them. I get a fair few punctures from flint and thorns so the PR bit is useful as it seems to do a good job. And as the 2.1 weighs only 490g it gives a very fast ride uphill.
Globalti
Legendary Member
As posted earlier I've used the Fire XCs in 1.8 size all year..... but last night's ride, which took in a lot of field mud, was a nightmare; the bike went in every direction but straight. Concerned fellow club members checked my treads and decided they were actually slicks and it was time I bought some new ones! So I'm off to Merlin Cycles for a set of Fire XCs in 2.1 size for winter use.
