This discussion is a carryover from the 2020 XC Race Tire Thread . I’m not sure about you guys, but I’m looking forward to racing this year. What is everyone planning to run when it comes to tires and inserts?

[image] webdev511: t’s September 2nd 2025 and time to figure out what tire we’ll be putting at the top of the BRR vote this month. Peyote and Fast Track have the least amount of time left and Dubnital the most. Vittoria Barzo XC Race 29x2.40 MTB 23 41 59 Continental Dubnital Race Grip 29x2.4 …

Any feedback on the Mezcal yet? Curious how that stacks up with the other Vittorias. I like the Peyotes a lot but have been thinking a Mezcal front might be worth the few watts (assuming that’s all it is)

Havent used the peyote or barzo, but the mezcal is a solid versatile xc tire. I would say it has medium grip, but it also gives a lot of feedback before breaking away, so it is quite predictable. I’ve found its durability to be pretty good too. I’m planning on trying the barzo and peyote, but tha…

Should have clarified or tagged @jkarrasch as it was mostly meant for him and results from his tire testing but I do agree that the Mezcal is a really solid tire.

Hi, like you I came from a more DH focus, learned to ride in the North Shore and was all about bike shuttling and Whistler bike park. Riding uphill was anathema to me. But age catches us all and I started riding marathon XC stuff about 8 years ago. I live on Vancouver Island now and ride all the …

I don’t think either would be more or less “comfortable”, but from what I know the Rick is Marginally faster, the Dub marginally better traction and more durable.

they’re pretty similar really, or rather different approaches to a similar outcome. terrain, riding style and inflation pressure will determine which is better in what ways. Rick has minimal center knobs and (relatively) big side knobs whereas dub is more even so rick relies on leaning it over to e…

I purchased the 2.4 Race Peyote’s and they are SUPPLE, super nice. BUT at 200lbs they are a little too supple for my liking. With less than 150 miles on them, like new, I’d like to sell to someone who’s a bit lighter than me - prolly suit a lighter person REALLY well.

[image] wfenwick: Should have clarified or tagged @jkarrasch as it was mostly meant for him and results from his tire testing but I do agree that the Mezcal is a really solid tire. Mine are on a shelf to try soon. I’ve got a few fit customers that ride Mezcal front and Peyote rear that like …

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kecinko September 3, 2025, 3:46pm 2877

Rick XC 2,4 vs. Dubnital Race 2,4… both super fast, some prefer grip of Ricks, others prefer Dubs.
But which one is more comfortable in bumpy terrain?

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