Reply To: Short Travel 29er – Heavy XC/Light Trail Advice?

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@Bike Nerd, you say you’re obsessed with tires so I’d love your advice.  I’m looking to get a faster rolling tire for my Ripley AF.  I currently have DHRII in the back and Dissector up front.  I was going to put Rekon in the back but I REALLY want tanwalls.  Rekon’s and Nobby Nic’s seem to be unavailable anywhere here in Canada and won’t be back in stock until early 2023!  The only thing I seem to be able to get my hands on would be the Ardent for the back and then I could do a DHRII or DHFII for the front.  My riding is mostly flowy single-track with a mix of surfaces…dirt, gravel, lots of rock gardens.  I’m in the East so not wet like the PNW.  Any suggestions, would the Ardent’s be too XC oriented?  Much appreciated!