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schwalbai Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
8/12/2025 5:02pm
If you are ok with 1150g, the 29x2.50 Albert Trail Pro Radial isn't far off at 1180g. A radial tire, even just at the front, would up the capability enough that you reconsider the importance of weight vs performance.
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Marcal_Costa Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
8/12/2025 11:13am Thanks for the suggestion. The weight of 1150g is acceptable for me, so I could go for the Supertrail. But I see some local bike stores stating in their websites that this tire has around 1220 gr (for the 2.4"), then in this case the bar already raised too much, maybe they are wrong or considering too much margin on...
schwalbai Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
8/12/2025 10:55am
29x2.40 Super Ground Mary (1040g) gets it 110g weight savings from the missing apex layer found in a Super Trail Mary (1150g). Otherwise they are identical. Apex helps to support sidewall in cornering, and mitigate snake bites mainly. I talked earlier in the thread about the 29x2.25 Mary having a 2:2:2 tread pattern. It's pretty fun and light (910g), and was featured on many downcountry builds if you are ok with less volume. It also cheap as right now.
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Marcal_Costa Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
8/12/2025 9:57am Hey everyone. I currently have the Nobby Nic Superground Soft 2.4 (Fr) and Crossking 2.3 (Rear) in my Top Fuel 8 and I mainly have been riding trails and light enduro with this bike (occasionally longer pedaling on dirt road, to get to some trails). I'm looking to change this set to NN supertrail speedgrip (rear) and a more aggressive...