Festa wrote:
After having a dig about on the net it seems that the Rapid Robs have a bit of a reputaion for being deadly in wet/muddy conditions, although are top notch in the dry. There not that skinny either at 2.25. Gonna run em for a while longer until the weather really turns then see how they do. Otherwise it's going to be a pair of Mud X
can i suggest getting out with your current tyres when it gets damp, try to push them a hard as you can, hard cornering and wet slippery climbs. you'll soon see what they do in the wet. I run bonty XdX in the dry, super fast and grip where you want it, but the first sign of rain or mud, even in the summer and the mud x's go on.
Everyone will have an opinion but if a tyre can't handle the wet, it will slip no matter how good a rider you are, and if it won't grip on a muddy climb, well thats an obvious one.
you don't want to be holding back on speed because you can't trust your rubber, use the tools on offer to help keep your speed. the bigger the speed the bigger the grin
I must add though, i do like mountain king. it is possibly the best mid point between dry and an capable wet tyre, cheap too, but don't get the 2.4 like i did . i can't grumble at the tread or the lovely big volume, mud clearance may be an issue.
cheers
Clay.
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