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BareNecessities in reply to @hippy

Anything else suitable for winter xc at Thetford?

Yeah, you don't really want to go much above 2.2 with a narrow rim.

You don't need a huge amount of tread for Thetford, even in the Winter. If you're racing, then something fast rolling, but within reason. Maybe a Shwalbe Nobby Nic front/ Racing Ralph rear or Maxxis Ardent front/ Crossmark rear.

This place is good, if you need them quickly.

http://nextdaytyres.co.uk/search.aspx/MTB-26

Try to avoid the cheaper compounds from Schwalbe and C**tinental, as they're a bit plasticy and will try to kill you.

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hippy in reply to @BareNecessities

I think someone else warned me off Nobby Nics but now I can't find their comments.

"Despite what they look like, they are not that great in muddy conditions as they just clog."

One of the guys in my club suggested "Tubeless-Easy Snakeskin Schwalbe Rocket Rons Evos (2.25"). Fantastic allround mtb tyre."

I'll add yours to the list.

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BareNecessities in reply to @hippy

I think someone else warned me off Nobby Nics but now I can't find their comments.

Possibly the older version, or the cheapo ones.

@Howard wasn't too impressed with some Schwalbes he had, but I forget what they were.
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TvH in reply to @hippy

It was price and reports of them wearing out stupidly quickly that put me off buying Schwalbes, but lots of people rate Ralph/Nic/Ron combos
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Howard in reply to @hippy

Rocket Rons are good as a rear tyre with a more aggressive front for winter riding. I wouldn't put them on the front for a winter race though. Nics or something else.

@AdsH knows his race tyres.

I'll be 'racing' at Crowthorne this weekend on a racing ralph rear and a nic up front.

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