29” MTB tires for dry conditions

[stephenmarklay]

I dabble with MTB riding and I need a tire upgrade. There are a dizzying number of tires available so I am looking for a recommendation for a dry condition tire. If it also could handle a little wet just in case great but 9.5/10 it will be dry.

I am looking perhaps to go with a 2.4” and prefer a tad lighter as my bike is already a beast for weight.

[Matthew]

I like Schwalbe Racing Ralphs

[.RJ]

Conti x-king
Maxxis Ikon

[Fatty]

These have proven satisfactory for me.

http://www.bicyclerollingresistance....ezcal-tnt-2017

[stephenmarklay]

Originally Posted by Fatty

These have proven satisfactory for me.

http://www.bicyclerollingresistance....ezcal-tnt-2017

I was looking at these. Maybe I will give them a try.

[JAGI410]

Ardent front/Ikon rear

[p nut]

Originally Posted by JAGI410

Ardent front/Ikon rear

Solid combo. I'm running Vittoria Goma 2.4" and Ardent Race 2.2". Front is about the same, but in the rear, the Ardent Race has a bit more bite (at the cost of few more grams). For fast XC conditions, I'll put Ikon's back on.

Racing Ralph's has been good for me as well, but they wore too fast and sidewalls kept weeping sealant.

[sandyrs]

Another vote for the Ikon. My 29er is currently set up with a 2.2" Ardent Race up front and a 2.2" Ikon out back. If I were only racing/riding in dry conditions, I'd do Ikon for both. It's fine in slightly wet conditions but the Ardent Race has better bite.

[gdw]

What are the trails like where you ride? Hardpack, loose, sandy....?

[NHAero]

I have the Ikon as well. In looser conditions, still dry, like sandy, I wish I had more bite. Otherwise excellent and a great rolling tire.

[Gummee]

IF you're near a Bontrager dealer:

XR1 or XR2 in the back and an XR3 in the front

M

[Tony]

Originally Posted by JAGI410

Ardent front/Ikon rear

This combo can handle lots of conditions. Also, like
p nut I switch out with the Ardent Race in the rear for looser conditions.

I've also been impressed with Bontrager XR3 in the front, And the XR4!

[weaponsgrade]

I'm running a set of 2.25 Thunder Burts on my 29er. I wanted something that wasn't a dog on the road and would still handle dry and somewhat rocky fireroads and dirt. I've been happy with the compromise.

[sparky33]

Originally Posted by JAGI410

Ardent front/Ikon rear

Ardent Race, mixing the best of the Ikon and the Ardent.

[ofcounsel]

for Dry XC riding, Ardent Race. front and rear I like them a bit more than the Racing Ralph's.

For Burlier trail stuff, I use a Magic Mary front/Nobby Nic rear combo. Works well in dry conditions.