There’s been a good couple months with XC tires lately, but the Booster could definitely use the help - close voting month so far. My vote is in.
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Voted for the Booster as well. I’d like to see that one make it.
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Same. Booster. Hopefully!
Joe
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Booster boosted
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Boosted
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There are pics of some Specialized riders running 2.5 Captains at Mont-Sainte-Anne. Does anyone have any info on these or when they will be released?
Anyone try a Rick XC front and rear setup? Thoughts?
I’ve been racing with a ray/ray combo and it’s doing well but the front seems to track too well and often found myself fighting to stay straight on faster single track.
For anyone who still has a BRR Vote - the Kenda Booster is currently in a “Losing” position for this month and will fall off if it doesn’t catch back up. Throw it a vote if you have one!
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Factory team has been running some Ralph/Ralph combos
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In terms of grip, I guess the Rick is below the Ray/Ralph but above the Burt.
Once we start to dry out in my area, I will try the Rick front and Burt rear combo assuming BRR comes back with a decent evaluation.
I ran Rick/Burt for a 75 miler in Fort Ord last month. the only places it was sketchy were the places where EVERY TIRE was sketchy. Sand washes in down hill turns.
Ran them on a 50 mile route last weekend that had a lot more rocks/roots, then a long downhill with leaves over the trail. zero issues from Rick.
It is a great dry conditions tire.
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Of mild interest to those in this thread. Saw PVP’s bike today at an expo after a race.
Phone wasn’t working, but she has 2.3 RaceKing Protection front and rear. White hot patches, marked E-25 so clearly production.
They were approximately 20% nobblier than the current 2.2’s. I’d say - equivalent to the difference between the 2.2 Cross King and 2.3 Cross King.
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I’ve got a few hundred miles on my Rick XC 2.4" SuperGrounds on my Epic Evo. My initial impression was a bit underwhelming… In retrospect, this could have been partially due to the fact the tire I pulled off that bike were arguably some of the most grip heavy tires out there, in the Wicked Will’s which I ran for CTR. It took a few rides on the Rick to get the pressure right, and get a feel for them. They’re a pretty great all-rounder. To my feel, they definitely require a lower pressure than other tires I’ve ran. I don’t run inserts, and have never “snake bitten” a tire, and I’m also fairly light at around 150lbs. I’ve landed on 15.5f and 16 rear for my local loops, and will likely try a psi lower down the road. For the time being, I’d rate this right up there with the RaceKing, and would feel comfortable with either, although that extra few millimeters of volume does make the Rick very appealing for anything but the fastest/mildest of conditions.
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Copied from MTBR:
YMMV…
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Right on! I went ahead and ordered two for a pretty good deal from world wide. If they come in time and it’s not wet, I might run them front and back for my next race. I’m about 5lbs heavier and typically use about 17f - 19r.
If this turns out to be true and the weight remains competitive, Conti will probably sell me 6, maybe 8 tires in one go. Sweet Jesus.
FWIW I was also at Roc d’Azur and that’s where I saw the tyres / can confirm.
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I have a 25mm wide rim and next year want to grab the new Vittoria Peyote tires. Should I get the 2.4 version or the 2.25? I’ve been pondering this for too long lol I need some direction
My bike is a hardtail epic so I want as much plushness as I can get, which makes me want the 2.4. Also it is a low tread tire and the extra width and volume theoretically leads to better grip, which you are in high need of. But then I see a lot of people saying 2.4 doesn’t work well on a 25mm rim. Would 2.25’s actually be better than a 2.4 with the 25mm rims?
I’d go with the 2.4. I’ve tried the Peyote on an ENVE M525, which is 25 ID, and had no issues. I was pretty surprised how much traction the Peyote had.
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Well you’ve alleviated all my worries. I’m excited to try them.