changing tyre(s) soon

so, my rear tyre is nearly due for change.

27.5 inch and 2.25 wide.

should i go wider (upto 2.5 or even more if it would fit)?

i try to ride as many singletracks as possible with sand/mud/hardpack as surface, no loose gravel locally.

currently ride stock Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution (57-584) ,rim says : 584 x 21C 6061

i haven't encountered lack of grip but while i'll need to swap them out, might aswell concider other options.

Having just acquired a bike with 2.6 inch Rocket Rons, but no experience of riding it yet, I have already realised there are some issues. For example, it is difficult to find a simple floor stand that will take them. (So I will be making my own...) And I have my doubts about several local bike racks being able to accept them.

 

Not show stoppers, but made me wonder whether I will find further issues.

just read a small review on those rocket rons (you have the 2nd version or 1st?) they were not very puncture resistant... as Schwalbe said so honest.

i really need puncture resistance since my tyre sees quite some thorns in the dunes... but thanks for your reply :-)

i was just looking at the fat alberts from schwalbe... they seem a good replacement for the nobby nic.

not that i plan on staying with this brand, but other recommendations are most welcome :-)

the current nobby nics rear is allmost worn at less then 1000km :-/

just read a small review on those rocket rons (you have the 2nd version or 1st?) they were not very puncture resistant... as Schwalbe said so honest.

i really need puncture resistance since my tyre sees quite some thorns in the dunes... but thanks for your reply

Go tubeless or slime inner tubes.

Use to get puncture every other ride, went tubeless with orange seal, not had a puncture since.

Rocket rons more of a summer tyre. Nobby Nics ok , Maxxis rekon on brothers bike seem good

What about a magic Mary, looks like they get good reviews

for general all round performance High Roller II are hard to beat

outside of my rims are only 26.5mm so can't go too wide on the tyre.

nobby nics are 2.25" wide (tyre maesures 55mm wide) and i only have 6mm to spare on the side.

what slime do you recommend for inner tubes, latex or regular rubber inner tubes?

and is this high roller allso suited for the front?

Edited December 26, 20178 yr by hannesd

just read a small review on those rocket rons (you have the 2nd version or 1st?) they were not very puncture resistant... as Schwalbe said so honest.

i really need puncture resistance since my tyre sees quite some thorns in the dunes... but thanks for your reply

 

I don't know! What is on the tyre to identify the version?

what slime do you recommend for inner tubes, latex or regular rubber inner tubes?

and is this high roller allso suited for the front?

Halfords do pre slimed tubes or you can add your own sealant. Currently using orange seal, works well.

High roller good front and rear

I don't know! What is on the tyre to identify the version?

 

 

i guess,if it just says Rocket rons, you'll have the 1st gen, but there's only a slight difference that an amateur as myself wouldn't feel it :-p

i guess,if it just says Rocket rons, you'll have the 1st gen, but there's only a slight difference that an amateur as myself wouldn't feel it

 

Can't get more amateur than me. :-)

so, my rear tyre is nearly due for change.

27.5 inch and 2.25 wide.

should i go wider (upto 2.5 or even more if it would fit)?

i try to ride as many singletracks as possible with sand/mud/hardpack as surface, no loose gravel locally.

currently ride stock Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution (57-584) ,rim says : 584 x 21C 6061

i haven't encountered lack of grip but while i'll need to swap them out, might aswell concider other options.

Your rim may limit you to 2.35. Schwable addix compound offer a range compounds from soft to hard. For winter riding I'd go Nobby Nic or Hans Dumpf with harder compound and supergravity carcass. Magic Mary for front with softer compound.

 

Don't limit your self to Schwable, there are plenty of other brands with excellent tyres.

im also looking at tires, running the stock rocket rons on my giant full e. plenty of life left but as i ride a fair distance on road to any off road trail i dont think they will last very long. nearest play area is 3-4 miles on the road and the better place is 11ish miles. how well do these cope on tarmac? are there better all round compromise tires that will serve me better when the time comes to replace them? asking now in case any sale items come up and can grab them ahead of time.

Couldn't give any advice. I avoid roads like the plague. If the trail starts three miles away, the bikes go in the back of the van plus that's an extra six miles of play time

Couldn't give any advice. I avoid roads like the plague. If the trail starts three miles away, the bikes go in the back of the van plus that's an extra six miles of play time

im not driving at the moment due to a back injury so cant avoid the road riding. its made me more aware of unneeded car/van journeys

Sorry to hear that, but if the bike is in the back, it is a needed journey.

Roads are not safe for cars let alone bikes.

Sorry to hear that, but if the bike is in the back, it is a needed journey.

Roads are not safe for cars let alone bikes.

its not that bad near me, even cycling to the local city is a breeze with the cycle paths. local council seems to be on the ball.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schwalbe-27-5-x-2-00-650b-Hurricane-Wire-MTB-Mountain-Bike-Tyre/311904225642?epid=1551183853&hash=item489ef0c96a:g:7QAAAOSwls5Y7OHB

 

Something like this would be useful , solid centre for wear resistance and fast rolling on road, with cornering lugs on edges

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schwalbe-Land-Cruiser-Reflex-700-x-35c-Trekking-29er-Trail-Tarmac-Anti-Puncture/182229139284?epid=1304532651&hash=item2a6db3ff54:m:mva34ULxBVWuB-JL5lp1FLA

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Continental-Contact-Travel-Trekking-folding-tyre-Dura-skin-E-25-various-Sizes/192310319567?epid=2181849770&hash=item2cc69699cf:m:mVsFLprjhNW_-3W_QlDzz-A

take 1 of these to the mud and you're screwed

take 1 of these to the mud and you're screwed

Totally agree, but put a good mud tyre on tarmac and your screwed, it's a comprise.

How much off road do you do compared to road.

Is grip more important than longevity?

They were offered as a trekking option for road with moderate off road use.

If you want total off road and don't mind wearing them out plenty of sale tyres out there. Picked up nobby nics @£36

maybe nics are my best option. they are a little harder than rons aint they. might weather the road a bit better

and a lot more grip, swapped out the Ron's due to front wheel washout on the blade trail at glyncorrowg

and a lot more grip, swapped out the Ron's due to front wheel washout on the blade trail at glyncorrowg

i thought the rons would be more grippy as a softer tire