They are fast, good grip in the loose stuff, maybe lack a little bite over roots, dunno in the mud (but shouldn't be a feature for this weekend I'd think)
This, I found the sidewalls were a bit too delicate on the rocky trails I used to train on so I switched to Vittoria tyres which were cheaper and easier to buy at the time.
One of the guys in my club really rates the mud version
They are fast, good grip in the loose stuff, maybe lack a little bite over roots, dunno in the mud (but shouldn't be a feature for this weekend I'd think)