New tyres

[frankconnell]

Has anybody got any tips on buying a good set of 2.1 xc tyres. I need something that is great in corners but smooth at rolling too with a good bite for uphill. I was thinking along the lines of maxxis but not sure what type or there are any better makes. Any ideas, reccomendations or suggestions would be welcome.

 

[AngoXC]

Will you be mainly on trails or tarmac? I had a similar problem but it was caused by the fact I had to ride to get to trails on roads...hence, they wore quick.

Take a look at Continental, Michelin and Kenda. If your on a budget, the Tioga Factory XCs (I think they are available in 2.1) are good value.

 

[Ny Cykel]

To be honest, I bought a pair of new 2.1 Continental knobbies and I hated em, they slid on corners real bad. So I took em back, (Good Dealer) got a pair of Specialized Resolutions, no complaints in the dirt, no good on road.
I do love those Specialized Crossroads for that cross bike thing.
They have a solid rubber all the way around in the middle, helps on roads but will cost you in loose ground traction needs. They do corner real well in any ground.

I rode Continentals for years, OK, spendy, and Kenyas(Bla) and stuff. I do like those Specialized tires(tyres),

 

[bikecoach]

I am a big fan of the Hutchinson tyre range. Pythons are great unless it gets too muddy.

 

[AngoXC]

I bought a pair of new 2.1 Continental knobbies and I hated em, they slid on corners real bad.

Really? I got a set of Continental Double Fighter 2.00 and theyr were really good for what i did. I live reasonably far from any real trail so I have to ride to get places and that absolutly killed my Hunchinson Scorpians. The Double Fighter was slick in the centrer but had aggressive knobs on the outside. I found they slid alot on gravel (to be expected wth Semi-Slicks) but on tarmac, they were great.
I currently have a set of Bontragers (dont ask what model! ) and they are better then the Continentals. I managed to get them cheap off a Trek as the person that bought it wanted Slicks.

Its all a matter of trial an error. See what works best for you. Everyone has different bikes, abilities, physique so what works for one person may not work for others.
Good Luck!

 

[MidBunchLurker]

Has anybody got any tips on buying a good set of 2.1 xc tyres. I need something that is great in corners but smooth at rolling too with a good bite for uphill. I was thinking along the lines of maxxis but not sure what type or there are any better makes. Any ideas, reccomendations or suggestions would be welcome.

WTB ExiWolf's - awesome cornering. Grip in most conditions, but particularly good on hardpack and loose gravel.