Hi all. New to these forums. Currently riding a NCM Moscow M3 with Arisun Mt Cronos 27.5x2.35 tires (similar to Maxis). No complaints off-road but looking for more of an all-arounder. Been going back and forth between the Smart Sams and Johnny Watts.I run with smartsams and JW.
I prefer the smartsams offroad (hardpack with fine gravel on top) and the JW for more onroad. Im actually running both tires on the same bike as I like the JW(for wear) at the rear and the smartsams at the front(for traction) but this is based on the mix of trails I ride.
I'm riding paved surfaces more frequently, but I still want a reliable performer off-road and on non-technical trails.
Are tires roughly equivalent on tarmac and paved surfaces? Which would be better for single-track with lots of roots and strewn rocks? (That's what we get here in the forests of North Carolina )
Thanks,