Very informative as always. Great vid! Thanks

Nice review. I run 2.25 Aspen rear and 2.4 Aspen front and I love the combo. Super grippy up front and fast rolling on the rear. With my s-works Epic it comes in at 22.08lbs. Works great here in Colorado where we have a lot of loose over hard pack kitty litter.

Thanks for comparing these.

My go to tires!! Aspen’s 2.4” on my hardtail and 2.25 on my Orbea oiz they shed mud very well. I don’t notice a difference in traction between the two bikes.

I'm currently running 2.25's aspens on my hardtail and the 2.4 rekon race's on full sus. & I agree, the side knobs feel much more consistent in corners on the 2.4 RR, and that confidence up front can go a long way. I think my ideal setup would be aspen rear and 2.4 rekon race front for normal/dry xc conditions.

@addictcyclist

Жыл бұрын

Agree! Throwing on my RR on front and leaving Aspen on rear.

Hey! I saw them and normally I would get excited BUT after riding the Pirelli scorpion xc rc I don’t want to ride anything else!

Did you happen to measure the width? I am running the same internal width rim with old tread pattern Racing Ralphs in a 2.35 that measure 62mm.

@addictcyclist

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t measure 😞

I have a hardtail bike and I want it to be as fast as possible on dry terrain and on the road. I'm currently running 2.20 tires and I'm afraid that increasing the width will result in a significant impact on rolling resistance. Would the Maxxis Aspen 2.25 be a good option? Kind regards

@addictcyclist

10 ай бұрын

I recommend the Pirelli scorpion xc rc. It’s my new tire choice. More grip, faster rolling, less weight than Aspen.

@antoniomoralesmorales9978

9 ай бұрын

I just got Spark 920 with 2.40" tyres, coming from scale 930 2.30" the rolling resistance on tarmac is massive. Will worn out the 2.40 and will swap for 2.25 or 2.30

Oh and I’ve got a couple brand new Rekon Race 2.4 wt i doubt I’ll ever mount up. I’m just preferring the Aspen’s when the trail is yellow they don’t load up. Maybe I’ll change my mind.

@addictcyclist

Жыл бұрын

Going to throw a RR on front and leave Aspen out back and see how it goes. The few rides on the RR the side grip is noticeably better than aspens.

@XCRiders

Жыл бұрын

@@addictcyclist will that’s an viable option! Good point

Addict: have you had the opportunity to try the Aspen 170 TPI? I got my hands on a 2.25 that was very slightly used and it is the first tire that I would actually call "amazing". More supple ride, grips better, corners better, ramps up speed faster than anything I've ever tried. Able to run one cog higher throughout my entire ride. Easy to see why so many pros use the 170 version. Also recently picked up a pair of Sidi Drako 2 SRS shoes and they are PHENOMENAL

@addictcyclist

9 ай бұрын

Hey, no I have not. Limited to race teams unfortunately. I have really been enjoying Pirelli scorpion xc rc. Feel it’s a better tire in every way! Glad to hear you are getting along with Sidi. Only shoe I run!

@curveball9999

9 ай бұрын

what size scorpion do you prefer? And what does it weigh? Thx@@addictcyclist

@addictcyclist

9 ай бұрын

Check out my video library. I go into all of it 😊

@curveball9999

3 ай бұрын

@@addictcyclist I presume you saw that Maxxis has made the Aspen 170 TPI available to the public. I'm anxious to hear your impressions as I assume that you will be testing them out!! Still the most amazing tire I have ever ridden

I might have missed it, but what width are your rims?

@addictcyclist

Жыл бұрын

29mm ID

in a 2.4WT, do you think the Rekon Race corners better than the Aspen ?

@addictcyclist

9 ай бұрын

RR is 100-150g heavier, rolls slower, grips better

@steven871

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. On a ride of 90% gravel roads then, seems Aspens would be the faster choice? @@addictcyclist

@addictcyclist

9 ай бұрын

I ride Pirelli xc rc pro wall now. Best xc tire I have ever ridden!!

@steven871

9 ай бұрын

great to know thank you. What do you prefer about them? @@addictcyclist

Any advantage in rolling resistance of going RR front and rear vs RR front aspen rear?

@addictcyclist

Жыл бұрын

RR in rear is slightly noticeable in slower rolling. RR on front is better. I just ordered a set of Pirelli Xc Rc and will review. Seem to be the better lighter alternative to RR and Aspen.

@frankschock9981

10 ай бұрын

​@addictcyclist The Pirelli "2.4" tires run small though. More like a 2.35". The Aspen is a true 2.4" and the Rekon Race runs bigger than stated at around 2.45".

Did you weigh the tires prior to install?

@addictcyclist

Жыл бұрын

773 and 780

@kosurnyikovadam3203

Жыл бұрын

@@addictcyclist 773gr for the 2.25? Mine weighs at 680gr

@addictcyclist

Жыл бұрын

@@kosurnyikovadam3203 those are 2.4 weights. The 2.25 were both under 700g. Forget exact weight.

what size rims? sorry if you mentioned already

@addictcyclist

Жыл бұрын

29mm ID

Are them the 120 tpi or 170

@addictcyclist

Ай бұрын

120