26in mountain bike tyre recommendations

[johnblack]

I swapped to Vittoria Barzo, this winter, they've been excellent, really good off road and fine on. No idea what the price is.

 

[Pale Rider]

Marathon Plus MTB is an option.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-m...yerKhbeSfdFkDmWJ7pUaAkDZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[potsy]

Marathon Plus MTB is an option.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-m...yerKhbeSfdFkDmWJ7pUaAkDZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Those are what I use, bombproof and extra weighty for training

 

[Drago]

XC is a type of bike too...

Yes, intended for XC racing, and they aren't terribly nice for general trail riing.

I can recommend some excellent rubber, still available in 26, for XC but it's liable to be a bit skittish in trail riding in typical British conditions, hence seeking clarification as to whether its really is XC or, more likely, trail riding in which the OP indulges.

 

[yo vanilla]

I don't know the availability of these across the pond, but for a good cheap tire I've been pleased enough with Bontrager Connection Trail. You can get better tires, but they aren't bad for $20 each; fair enough grip and quiet on road too.

 

[Gixxerman]

I got a pair of these and they have served me well. They grip well off-road and handle heavy mud ok and roll pretty well on road and seem quite p*ncture resistant. They are not the lightest though. Quite tough to fit too.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tyres-l...b-hs468-tyre-with-reflex-26-x-210-inch-54559/

 

[chris-suffolk]

Schwalbe Nobby Nics are pretty good both on and off road

 

[carpenter]

Schwalbe Rocket Ron.
Good price here: https://www.bikester.co.uk/schwalbe...MIhPuutbCG8QIVCJ7tCh3xYwLPEAQYByABEgIfLvD_BwE

 

[Yakboy]

Schwalbe Rocket Ron.
Good price here: https://www.bikester.co.uk/schwalbe...MIhPuutbCG8QIVCJ7tCh3xYwLPEAQYByABEgIfLvD_BwE

Second on the Rocket Rons, very fast rolling, not so good when it gets muddy though