All-round/GRoad tyres for a hardtail

[Rorschach]

My Honzo is doing double-duty riding around with the kids, so I'm thinking of putting some less AM tyres on it - currently running DHF/Aggressor, which is very much not path friendly.
Plan is to use it for some shirt-ish lunchtime outings round the river (instead of the roadie), pump track, some gravel/fire road riding and general stuffing about with the kids.
Is it better to get some fast rolling XC tyres like a pair of Rekon Races, or go full GRoadie and get some Schwalbe G1 Allrounds?

 

[ozzybmx]

Been running these on my adventure bike for a couple of years. 13 euros a tyre, got 3-4 new ones here as spares, still on the first set with with about 1500km on them.

They are as good as the Schwalbe Thunder Burts or Vittoria Mezcals that I was saving for a 'good trip'.

Schwalbe Hurricane Performance ADDIX 29" Wired Tyre 2019

The Schwalbe Hurricane Performance 29" wired tyre - clears the way for you The Hurricane Performance 29" wired tyre by Schwalbe has solid grip qualities due to its stable shoulder lugs and optimum micro-toothing. It is ready for use on many surface

www.bike-components.de

 

[Rorschach]

Been running these on my adventure bike for a couple of years. 13 euros a tyre, got 3-4 new ones here as spares, still on the first set with with about 1500km on them.

They are as good as the Schwalbe Thunder Burts or Vittoria Mezcals that I was saving for a 'good trip'.

Schwalbe Hurricane Performance ADDIX 29" Wired Tyre 2019

The Schwalbe Hurricane Performance 29" wired tyre - clears the way for you The Hurricane Performance 29" wired tyre by Schwalbe has solid grip qualities due to its stable shoulder lugs and optimum micro-toothing. It is ready for use on many surface

www.bike-components.de

Don't find the side knobs get in the way of general riding?

 

[ozzybmx]

Don't find the side knobs get in the way of general riding?

They sit quite far down and dont really come into play, even on tarmac. The centre line is solid and these roll really fast for a 29 x 2.25 MTB/Gravel tyre tyre. Cheap too if you put a BC order together.

 

[Rorschach]

They sit quite far down and dont really come into play, even on tarmac. The centre line is solid and these roll really fast for a 29 x 2.25 MTB/Gravel tyre tyre. Cheap too if you put a BC order together.

Ok, good to know. Don’t have anything to order from BC, but will keep them in mind! Wondering if I need something a bit more substantial for pump tracks though given I’m a chunk

 

[cammas]

Maxxis Aspen is what I run on my hardtail in the 2.4WT variety, they do everything from commuting to XC to gravel grinds, nice bag on them and still roll well. I’ve been running them a while and pretty happy with them, so is Nino Schurter as they were developed with him.

 

[Lucaw]

Are dths available in bigger than 26?
They've been great on my commuter, which is used on concrete and gravel paths, fire roads, skateparks and even Tasmanian roads. They suck on wet grass though. Just wore the back one out after 2 years of continuous use

 

[Rorschach]

Are dths available in bigger than 26?
They've been great on my commuter, which is used on concrete and gravel paths, fire roads, skateparks and even Tasmanian roads. They suck on wet grass though. Just wore the back one out after 2 years of continuous use

Grifter is, was looking at that

 

[Rorschach]

Maxxis Aspen is what I run on my hardtail in the 2.4WT variety, they do everything from commuting to XC to gravel grinds, nice bag on them and still roll well. I’ve been running them a while and pretty happy with them, so is Nino Schurter as they were developed with him.

Yeah, that’s why I was looking at a Rekon Race

 

[Dales Cannon]

I put scorpions on the Cannondale and for paths and fire trails they seem decent to me.

 

[Rorschach]

I put scorpions on the Cannondale and for paths and fire trails they seem decent to me.

These might be a goer. Think it’s between these and the Rekon Races

 

[Dales Cannon]

These might be a goer. Think it’s between these and the Rekon Races

I had trouble setting them up tubeless on ZTR rims. Tight to fit too. First time I have had to do the tube trick to pop the beads out. Probably just me. They are holding well and roll nicely. I doubt they will take much abuse but I don't hammer the hardtail. I don't hammer anything much any more. Falling off hurts too much. If I exdigitate and make the bike rack up for the new mobile accomodation in time I will test them on some fairly sharp rocky roads and trails next month.

 

[ausdb]

Ok, good to know. Don’t have anything to order from BC, but will keep them in mind! Wondering if I need something a bit more substantial for pump tracks though given I’m a chunk

I may be in the market for a couple of tyres something like this if you want to do a combined order?

 

[Mica]

Grifter is, was looking at that

Recommended. Just put a set on the "pub" bike. Couldn't be happier.

 

[Asininedrivel]

Recommended. Just put a set on the "pub" bike. Couldn't be happier.

I like your idea of a pub bike.

 

[pink poodle]

My Honzo is doing double-duty riding around with the kids, so I'm thinking of putting some less AM tyres on it - currently running DHF/Aggressor, which is very much not path friendly.
Plan is to use it for some shirt-ish lunchtime outings round the river (instead of the roadie), pump track, some gravel/fire road riding and general stuffing about with the kids.
Is it better to get some fast rolling XC tyres like a pair of Rekon Races, or go full GRoadie and get some Schwalbe G1 Allrounds?

I am running the 26 inch version of these on my daily ride, which is also my sssssssslope stylin dirt jumpin whip machine:

https://www.pushys.com.au/kenda-k1153-29x2-35-wire-bead-tyre.html

https://www.pushys.com.au/kenda-k1153-27-5x2-35-wire-bead-tyre.html

They have been on there for ages and I have zero complaints. The tread is plenty durable. I can't notice any excessive drag compared to the less chunky (schwalbe table top) they replaced. Off road they hold the dirt just fine for running laps of the dirt lumps. I have ridden them moderately aggressively at lowish psi (28-30) and had reasonable hold. They be a bit loose on gravely gravel at mach send but I don't ride such terrain often.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Been running these on my adventure bike for a couple of years. 13 euros a tyre, got 3-4 new ones here as spares, still on the first set with with about 1500km on them.

They are as good as the Schwalbe Thunder Burts or Vittoria Mezcals that I was saving for a 'good trip'.

Schwalbe Hurricane Performance ADDIX 29" Wired Tyre 2019

The Schwalbe Hurricane Performance 29" wired tyre - clears the way for you The Hurricane Performance 29" wired tyre by Schwalbe has solid grip qualities due to its stable shoulder lugs and optimum micro-toothing. It is ready for use on many surface

www.bike-components.de

I keep forgetting how many different brands come up with the same result - they look just like the Challenge Gravel Grinders, amongst may others!!!

 

[Jabubu]

I put scorpions on the Cannondale and for paths and fire trails they seem decent to me.

I did last year's Cycle Challenge on Scorpions and they rolled really well.

 

[Mica]

I like your idea of a pub bike.

Me too...makes me wonder why I ever retired it from dirt duties.

 

[ozzybmx]

Me too...makes me wonder why I ever retired it from dirt duties.

Drop bar that bike and it will make a great grave/touring/adventure bike