Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 29 x 2.4 vs Maxxis ASPEN 2.4 - Bike Tire Details, Ride Review in Dry and Wet

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#Pirelli #Scorpion XC RC #tires in 29 x 2.4 are new to the world stage, introduced right before the Olympic Games in Tokyo. They use motorsport-derived tech to provide surprising performance. Here they are next to Maxxis ASPEN, the intriguing low profile thread tire that many use in the UCI XCO races. Riding test in dry/ wet conditions, check out the conclusions!
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00:00 Intro - Light XC tires, ASPEN and Scorpion XC RC
00:33 Scorpion XC RC details
02:08 Weight vs Maxxis ASPEN
02:53 LITE and Pro Wall Sidewalls
03:46 Scorpion Tire installed
05:01 Scorpion XC RC Tire Tread vs ASPEN
06:13 Tie measurement vs ASPEN
07:00 Riding and racing the Scorpion
08:29 Riding in wet conditions
10:42 Conclusions
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@combfilter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for actually weighing, throwing calipers on them, and stating what size rim (inner width) you put them on . It blows my mind how many people review tires and never mention if the weight is true to advertised, the width is true to advertised. Guess once my rekon race's wear out I'll give these a shot. Wish more manufactures would be this accurate. Schwalbe and Specialized tires these days are no where near their advertised widths. Thanks,

@MrDistill 2 жыл бұрын

As always love the details. Really enjoying the commentary of impressions while your riding. Great way to share your impressions.

@HuntShootOffroad Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that analysis between the Aspen and detailed view, exactly what I was looking for!

@francoisrdt Жыл бұрын

Oooook, your review really made me want to try those XC RC, and am happy to report that i’m back here after hunting down a pair, outfitting them to my steel hardtail and at last! Gave them their first proper ride today. And wowza! Impressed by all accounts. So… thank you!

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️ Why do you think the Trek and BMC World Cup racers switched to them this year? But hey, I was first! 🤘

@dallboy04 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just switched my gravel and mtb bike to Pirelli and I now need a race tire so this will be my go to.

@M1keBLR 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like my next tires are going to be Pirelli in lite casing. Thanks for this review. As I wrote you before, Aspen really a great tire.

@KSIXRIDER 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as usual, thanks.

@TheProjectX3 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this review and it did not disappoint! I was concerned about protection vs non protection version and yeah I should get with protection. I also have Hutchinson Skeleton without extra protection and it feels as thick as Maxxis EXO so that shook my mind. I am getting Scorpion Mixed 2.2 !

@TheProjectX3 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB I will try! There are no bike parks where I ride so only natural trails, something unpredictable can happen each ride so I prefer good stopping grip. I will be using with semi worn Maxxis Forekaster in front, I like intermediate tread because it gets faster over time but still usable XD

@zdravo4 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same Schwalbe tubeless valves as you showed in the video. Good thing about them is that they have 5mm hex key from inside rim. You put the hex key and tighten it properly 👍

@kevinborovsky3558 2 жыл бұрын

Great and very informative video as always thx. Wow that trail looked very sketchy due to the rain, but you had good handle on it😊

@kevinborovsky3558 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB yes been out almost every weekend, and around the neighbourhood for strengthening. However nothing compared to your rides WOW!!!

@mikaeloja7060 2 жыл бұрын

I love how your Yeti looks 👌🏻 Looks like a fast, smooth machine 😃

@ChrisBHaven Жыл бұрын

I use pirelli cinturato gravel m on my gravel bike and they have been amazing. So, I put their Scorpion Trail R and Trail M on my mtb and equally love them. These are amazing and way overlooked by many.

@Jinedan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, been waiting for a good review of these. I hated the lack of support of the Schwalbe Ray/Ralph so have been running Maxxis Aspen/Ardent race. I'll try the Pirellis next!

@whitm8823 2 жыл бұрын

How have you likes the ardent race aspen set up? I’m thinking about that for my next race set up. I’m assuming you are running ardent race in the front and aspen rear right?

@juantorrealdea8458 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video I need new tires and with your reviw Im Considerating These Pirelli Thanks

@JasonLiske 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed on the tread pattern - saw the pic & thought “that’s on backwards!”

@MrJoloh Жыл бұрын

Thank you for testing and my two cents: I use them as xc set on my Tallboy: my first set it’s a minion combo used for classical trail riding. With the Pirelli , i like to go fast on mostly the same tracks I rode with the minions… well they absolutely comparable and I never regret the decision to use them. Great tyres and don’t be shy, they like to shred

@g.fortin3228 2 жыл бұрын

Great review.. I'd like 2.4 r and 2.6 fr ... maybe I'll look into it next time i need tires ! Have Pirelli AT+ on my vehicle and love them, no reason to doubt the bike tires :-)

@JasonLiske 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that looks promising. What we might have all been looking for. XC tires of old with new world widths.

@devondutoit4872 2 жыл бұрын

Been keen to try the Pirelli’s out, love my Aspen’s but just need something that gives that little bit more confidence if you get to a bit of a wet patch out on the trails.

@andreasschneider2552 2 жыл бұрын

I am riding the Pirelli trail rear tire on my trail hardtail and am very happy. It's a tough ask on our rocky trails but the sidewall protection is fantastic and traction very good too. This tire already lasted more km than the 3 previous tires combined (Barzo, Mezcal, Nevegal). I am going to try the lighter XC version on my XC bike soon.

@marcstolk6682 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I run the same as you on my Trail HT, with the Dissector up front - which I will swap for the Pirelli Trail when it gives up. very good tyres and holds up way better than the Dissector I had in the rear beforehand.

@andreasschneider2552 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcstolk6682 haha, nice. I am riding a Dissector at the front too.

@Jacob99174 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm very compelling video! I’m willing to give them a rip, thanks!

@jrludwig1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in-depth review. Do you have a feel for the climbing traction on really steep loose and loose over hard climbs? I'm interested in a fast rear tire, but climbing traction is often the weak point for the tires I've tried.

@mikemolenaar8380 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, Did you ever heard about wolfpack tyres or rode them? seems great value love to hear about it.

@jsasa5668 2 жыл бұрын

Good review! I have a SB100 with Rekon 2.4 in the front and and Rekon Race 2.35 in the back, which this Scorpion reminded me of. Have you tried the Rekon Race? If so, how do you compare it to this Scorpion? Thanks mate

@nickmastera 2 ай бұрын

Pirelli Scorpion XC RC on my MTB, and I switch my gravel between Cinturato Gravel H and P Zero Race TLR. All crazy tires!

@LoveMTB 2 ай бұрын

Agree they’re the next XC tires we’ve ever used! I’ll have to check their gravel lineup next thanks for the suggestion

@KOL0WASO 2 жыл бұрын

Well sincerely prefer Plus Tires (more than 2.4" width) but this presentation is in the middle to ride secure and fast at low pressures. SCORPION by PIRELLI are my next tire set. Maxxis are definitely awesome tires (i have never used them) but are super common so is better to do difference. Thanks for the awesome review video!

@KOL0WASO 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB gOOD dAY I WAS USING A 27.5 PLUS (2.88" width rear and front). I convert my wheels to 29er and they fit so good in the same bike frame, but i was seeing that i can use 2.4" width tires because my rims are happyly 30mm inner width I WOULD THE SCORPION TIRES :) FRONT AND REAR .

@patcheung6466 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video, so do you think that the Scorpion is much better than the Racing Ray for front tyre? Especially in wet mud and slippery roots and rocks? Cheers

@mikemoore5168 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I have been wondering about these tires as a replacement for the old Specialized Fast Trak with the Grid casing. I'll give them a look for sure. Also, if you can, check out the Santa Cruz valves. Best I have ever used.

@MTBMOR 2 жыл бұрын

That Fast Trak was the fastest tire I used....I'm playing with the Kenda Booster/ Regolith right now on my XC bike right now.

@kisilvan 2 жыл бұрын

Been using the trail version and very happy with grip and compliance

@kisilvan 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB 29 X 2.4 on hunt enduro wide V2 wheels. Just use it on front. Have a big Betty on back.

@kevinmartinlacson4205 2 жыл бұрын

Best XC tires that i have ridded from dry to loose on hard packs. A bit pricey but worth it

@DEXVD 2 жыл бұрын

Presently run the Rekon Race 2.35 fr, 2.25 rr outside of race season and the Racing Ray/Ralph 2.35 fr, 2.25 rr during the race season on my Norco Revolver FS. Have been interested in the Scorpions but find the variety a bit confusion. The Canadian distributor doesn't list the 2.4 RC, only the 2.2. I wonder about pairing a 2.4 XC H fr with a 2.2 XC RC rr. Or just going 2.4 all around with the 2.4 XC H. Would like to see Bicyclerolling resistance test the RC to see how they stack up against the Racing Ray/Ralph, Mezcal, etc.

@ajtronic Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to try the trail versions, especially since all I’ve ever ridden is Maxxis.

@walterreyes7664 2 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between the team issue and the non team issue?...I like that you test the parts that you use....Thanks keep making👍👍 good videos . .

@JasonLiske 2 жыл бұрын

Also like that the tread isn’t the widest point - better to have sidewall wider for controlled cornering.

@walterkasper467 Жыл бұрын

Do you think that the bontrager xr4 has better traction more of a trail tire ? Thanks for the information

@adriancabrera3014 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a pair of Tufo tyres let’s see how it goes with 210 tpi on the side and 375 on top !! Please more tyre reviews !

@richcole3931 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. What's your tire choice on dry hardpack and loose corners?

@MrBig617 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! I'm very interested to try those tires now. Slight off topic, but did you ever run the 2.4" aspen up front? If so, did it feel secure, or sketchy? I wanna try it, but I fear it won't have enough grip for really pushing into flat, tight corners.

@SobanBhatti 2 жыл бұрын

I am running Aspens 2.4 front and rear for about 2 months. No issues pushing corners in loose over hard pack conditions. Even an occasional puddle doesn't hurt. Then again I had been running Maxxis ikons 2.2 front and rear for 5+ years and never had issues. With the right pressures both are amazing and predictable.

@riccadelpu97 Жыл бұрын

Hello, nice detailed video. I used the XC RC 2.4 Pro Wall all the year, really good tyres. The only disappointment I've found is on smoothness on asphalt and gravel road, typical of more granfondo here in Italy. For the start of the next season i'll go back for Aspen f/r 2.25, on my 27 mm internal width the width is the same of XC RC 2.4 (59mm)

@riccadelpu97 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB I have used 1.35/1.45 on front and 1.50/1.55 on rear, depending on the track. My weight is 67 Kg. Of course it's a personal feeling but the mono compound is not a plus in every case / conditions. In one month i'll run with aspen 2.25 in my race carbon wheels. I'll let you know if I notice any differences in that. Have a nice run on it :)

@jbalbius3896 Жыл бұрын

@@riccadelpu97 And so how was the aspen 2.25 front and rear?

@brunoantunes2430 Жыл бұрын

How they compare with Mezcal? Side grip? Brake support?

@michaelphilipvilla6595 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best xc tires(pirelli xc rc) i ever put on my bike.

@florianropte4539 2 жыл бұрын

How do they roll compared to the Racing Ralph in the back? Faster??

@SM-1234 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty happy with the grey trail H version, good grip and good rolling resistance, but having the pro wall is a bit on the heavy side.

@SM-1234 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB absolutely, I've been playing a bit with the pressures and the low psi tolerance is quite nice, in a 2.4 inch tire for a hardtail is priceless.. Also it was really easy to set them tubeless in a 25mm rim. I prefer them to the reckon race I had before.

@yengsabio5315 2 жыл бұрын

I do hope Pirelli will have 27.5" x 2.25" version of this XC-oriented tyre. I would acquire a pair & test it if it's available. Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

@andreyMenangen Жыл бұрын

Hi! How do you think Can I feet it (2.4) on 17 mm rims? Or this is bad idea? Thanks!

@benmillns8976 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, to my eye it looks like a Rekon Race and an Aspen had a kid... And the weight reduction is a nice surprise in an age where tyres seem to be getting a little heavy.

@nl3712 2 жыл бұрын

Good observation

@Ruben.C.C. 2 жыл бұрын

No los he usado, pero me gustaría usarlos algún día; hace tiempo que los había visto, y ahora se confirma que son buenos. Felicidades por el vídeo; un saludo desde España.

@frankschock9981 Жыл бұрын

I got 2 Pirelli Pro-wall XC M 2.4's and they both weight a little over 850 grams. Definitely on the heavy side for an XC tire but atleast should still roll fast and hold up well for more aggressive riding. Haven't ridden them yet.

@frankschock9981 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB Looks like a perfect front tire with the XC RC on the rear. XC M might have a little more traction than an Ikon.

@bikechowfun Жыл бұрын

Hi!! I'm here again! Does this tires are easy to install to the rims? Compared on Continental Race king 29x2.0?

@bikechowfun Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB thank you!! 🥰

@getstrongby4038 2 жыл бұрын

Are these similar to the maxxis ardent race?

@chrisgraber6386 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they'd work in the desert for my hardtail 29er. I'm in Tucson and like to race...and always looking for lighter tires that roll fast and have good bump compliance, with just enough traction. Typically have used combo of Specialized s-works (Fastrak up front and Renegade rear), haven't really gotten too into Maxxis due to higher weight but everyone seems to love those.

@chrisgraber6386 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB that makes sense. I can usually get away with a really minimal rear tire, but need a bit more umph up front!

@josh33172 2 жыл бұрын

I was down there last year at Huachuca Tuscon Phoenix and Sedona....I agree with something more aggressive upfront. If you're sticking with the brand, Ground Control for Specialized up front. The setup I used there, but also on the East Coast, and also happened to be working good in Arkansas where my parents live and Belgium where I live now is the Forekaster and Ardent Race. There is a weight penalty, but the Ardent Race is quite burly for a fast roller, and the Forekaster punches well above what it's design would suggest...but be careful with the Forekaster..I guess they've redesigned the tire as a "downcountry" and some not so beneficial changes if you like the original. Another setup is the Vittoria Barzo + Mezcal which is hugely popular here in the EU....to the point that it's almost impossible to find the Mezcal in anything but 27.5. It is also a super famous tire in the Tour Divide where almost half of the bikes on the tour ran them. I do have the older Scorpion that LoveMTB mentioned and I'll be honest...I don't like it. It looks a lot like the Conti X-King, quite heavy and not very fast rolling. I mainly picked it up for the super mud we get here in Belgium through the winter months, but I only have a couple rides on it and swapped it.

@mtbboy1993 2 жыл бұрын

4:49 Nice valves, I've not tried them butt I like the hole at the bottom and HEX. I have STZY valves, which have that too, but cap doubles as valve core tool. The holes on the sides are round. So both are valid options.

@mtbboy1993 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB the thave and holes on the sides. So fo far issues.

@mtbboy1993 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB not big brand, but I discovered them when they followed me on Instagram. But I later saw pinkbike had a post about them.

@artixsweden 2 жыл бұрын

But what do you think guys about Smart Sam? Very fast and gripping in my opinion, or I'm wrong?

@garrettsmith8286 2 жыл бұрын

Compared to Maxxis Rekon Race?

@hugoandersson6642 Жыл бұрын

Kenda booster pro 2.4 tr vs Scorpion xc rc 2.4 lite ?

@neilrivera216 Жыл бұрын

How does 2.4 aspen on a hardtail xc?

@JogBird 2 жыл бұрын

Id like to try new tyres, but, have hard time justifying since my current ones arent worn out.. and may not be for a very long time ased on how i ride

@fra93ilgrande 11 ай бұрын

Just got me a pair of XC RC LITE 2.4, I can't wait to try them on my new 30mm carbon wheels 💪🏻 😈

@LoveMTB 11 ай бұрын

Curious how you like the LITE casing!

@fra93ilgrande 11 ай бұрын

@@LoveMTB well, I don't ride on too rough terrains so... I give it a try

@LoveMTB 11 ай бұрын

@@fra93ilgrande Makes sense, let us know how you like them!

@fra93ilgrande 11 ай бұрын

@@LoveMTB done a first ride with them today, even in the wet (it's been raining the days before) absolutely impressive 👌🏻🔝, and I used to use 25mm alloys with 2.10 tires before

@LoveMTB 10 ай бұрын

@@fra93ilgrandeYup they are THAT good!🙂

@NiohNiohYT 2 жыл бұрын

You said in the beginning "to myy big surprise these tires are good", not sure why would it be a surprise that *Pirelli* flagship tires would be good tho

@janberka3220 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, is there any low preassure limit for the Scorpion when using tube?

@janberka3220 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB I ride about 22 PSI up front and 25 PSI for the rear with tubes and it´s fine. The Problem is that the low preassure limit for the tire is 29 PSI, so the sidewalls wear out much faster than the tread, do the tires last for short time.

@SgtFinaldo 2 жыл бұрын

Nice look over, if they came in White or Tan sidewalls and a bit narrower.....

@dondzonson6056 2 жыл бұрын

I'm running Aspen 2.25 (F/R) and looking for something with more grip on front, they seem quite similar to Aspen, so would it be worth it change to Scorpion XC RS 2.4 on front, or would it be slightly difference, and better choose something else like Rekon 2.25/2.4, od Conti Cross King 2.3 for better grip. This XC RS looks like good tire for rear, and on front for fast tracks/more hardpack. And in worse conditions/for better grip on front Pirelli XC M

@dondzonson6056 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB thanks, and did You had possibility ride on some others and compare this XC RS to Maxxis Rekon or Conti Cross King?

@caneforto346 10 ай бұрын

Are they good for a newbie? Asphalt and park light trails 70/30. Or race king or merzcal will be better? Please advise please 🙏. Thank you in advance

@LoveMTB 10 ай бұрын

Race kings are probably a lot cheaper for that kind of application

@whitm8823 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible for you to review the new specialized fast track tires?

@jrludwig1 2 жыл бұрын

Another vote for the new fast trak and the new ground control if you ever get your hands on any.

@whitm8823 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried the new t5 ground control in the front and t7 fast track in the rear but I’m curious how they compare to other competitors

@user-go8ky9hs9u 6 ай бұрын

Have you tried the Goodyear Peak SL tyre ? If so, how does it compare to the Scorpion xc lite ?

@LoveMTB 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I did not have the chance to try them.

@user-go8ky9hs9u 6 ай бұрын

Maybe one day. Anyone else tried them reading this ?

@donnovicki9771 2 жыл бұрын

Good review as always. Unless I missed it I didn't hear the price. MTB tires are outrageously expensive IMO. 80-90 dollars per casing is ridiculous. Did they send you a calendar by any chance?

@JeremyDawesJezweb 2 жыл бұрын

Assuming they are in stock 🫠

@donnovicki9771 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB The Pirelli Calendar is legendary..........

@brentmonastra9329 7 ай бұрын

Do you feel the Xc RC will be ok on a trail bike, I want a fast set up on my 140mm travel trail bike. How much fork travel is on your Yeti?

@LoveMTB 7 ай бұрын

Yeti is a 120 and those wheels also go on a Hardtail with 130mm front

@Hallejuulah 7 ай бұрын

How is your experience with these in mild muddy conditions? How would you compare this tyre to a vittoria mezcal in dry conditions? Better rolling speed for Pirelli? Thanks and have a great day 😃

@LoveMTB 7 ай бұрын

You see my experience in wet conditions in the video, we have not changed our opinion since. As for Mezcal I did not like it as a front so I used Mezcal/ Barzo combo. I would chose Pirelli F/R today

@michakorlatowicz1587 Жыл бұрын

Very nice review. I have Rekon race 2.4 and pirelli 2.4 prowall. In my case pirelli volume ring is much smaller than in Maxxis Rekon race 2.4. I measured width of pirelli about 57-58 mm - have a photo. Pirelli have good traction, but maxxis have better damping properties for my. Now i wanna buy maxxis aspen 2.4 and test it.

@michakorlatowicz1587 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB 16.5 psi on front tire in my weight 60 kg.

@carlosvsmad 11 ай бұрын

I have Rekon Race 2.4 and I'm thinking about buying XC RC 2.4. How would you compare them in terms of grip??

@michakorlatowicz1587 11 ай бұрын

@@carlosvsmad In my opinion they are softer and make batter tracion on roots, but much weaker on loose ground. If I would by set for bike parks, i would choose definity maxxis. Few days ago i Bought aspen but still never tried.

@carlosvsmad 11 ай бұрын

@@michakorlatowicz1587 I have tried the XC RC in a bike's friend. I was impressed with the tracction compared with the Rekon Race. I may put XC RC in the rear and XC M in the front. Rekon race give me no much conficence in the front ( at least the good think is that they are predictable before the loose grip).

@ridedirtymtb9938 5 ай бұрын

What’s the rim width?

@gracejohnson5409 Жыл бұрын

I ride hard pack and gravel, sometimes loose & do lots of climbing & descending & a bit of tarmac. Would you say the Lite Pirellis would be better/faster rolling than Aspen ? Or better than Continental Race King Black Chili ? Probably in 2.4 cause that’s the width Nino uses 😆

@gracejohnson5409 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 Can u say which one is better!.? 😂 I need to choose. Fastest rolling, best feel etc.

@gracejohnson5409 Жыл бұрын

Is one better for all year round conditions etc.?

@benmillns8976 Жыл бұрын

How did you like these compared with the 2.4 Rekon Race? I've just put a 2.4 Rekon Race on the back of my bike and it's 814g. It's very fast but it actually weighs 30g more than the 2.6 Rekon on the front... Really feel it on the climbs, so the 650g Pirelli looks appealing.

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

I would probably prefer the pirellis but remember the 660g one is the one with tthe light casing!

@benmillns8976 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB That's a good point, but still around 100g saving for the Prowall. I'm lucky that there's not a lot of sharp rocks around these parts, but I'm still 50/50 about the lighter casing.

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

@@benmillns8976 We only use light casing with an insert, check my video on Pepi's

@robertzaldivar71 2 жыл бұрын

I wish they had pirellis on 26 mtbs if they do I’m definitely gonna buy them.

@KyriaxWitch Жыл бұрын

on 26' pirelli has scorpion mb1, mb2, mb3(wire/kevlar), and scorpion pro (wire/kevlar)

@mts7274 Жыл бұрын

So identical tires front and back, good to go? Looks like ya breezed through that trail!

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Second season, still love them. F/R same!

@juliensuarezjs Жыл бұрын

Bonjour , je voudrais mettre ces pneus pirelli scorpion xc rc sur mon Trek roscoe 7 en 29 par 2.60 . Est ce que ce serait possible ?

@juliensuarezjs Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB Donc la dans ce modèle scorpion xc rc c'est 29 par 2,40 maximum ?

@Planetone. Жыл бұрын

Running 2.4 Aspen now love rolling resistance, willing to try .Mezcal or Scorpion xc rc prowall wondering which one you like better between the two?

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Scorpion!

@Planetone. Жыл бұрын

@LoveMTB The XC RC prowall at 681g. is the one I gotta try, tire looks pretty good hopefully sidewall holds up like a Maxxis EXO

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

@@Planetone. It's pretty much like EXO no issues whatsoever after a seson of use.

@Planetone. Жыл бұрын

@LoveMTB Thanks for review, helped a lot narrowing down to Scorpion

@malayneum 10 ай бұрын

may i know what hub ure on?

@LoveMTB 9 ай бұрын

They’re the BERD Talon hubs

@christophweber5688 2 жыл бұрын

Any tire that rolls well is a blessing. There are so many heavy e-bike oriented tires that have high rolling resistance for classic MTB riding.

@magnumllama400 2 жыл бұрын

Which are they?

@AmvC Жыл бұрын

@@magnumllama400 every Schwalbe Tyre 😂

@skeda4680 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have vittoria mezcal (R) barzo (F) combination.. which feels faster pirelli or mezcal/barzo?

@skeda4680 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB thanks for the response, but looking at the weight savings maybe i’ll try pirelli 😅. Or Schwalbe ray and ralph is better?

@COOLBIKEyt Жыл бұрын

@@skeda4680 I have Vittoria Mezcal TNT on front and back, and I'm thinking about Scorpion H ProWall. It seems to me that the weight will be similar, do not fully believe in the manufacturer's assurances :). I'm just wondering if Pirelli will be faster, because that's what I care about.

@skeda4680 Жыл бұрын

@@COOLBIKEyt I actually went buying Continental Race king Bernstein.. which weighs 580-600 grams 29x2.2.. I don't actually want the tan wall at first and just planning to get the regular one but it weighs 700-750 grams now comparing to the previous version that's why I went with bernstein. It's faster and I notice the difference a lot. I didn't go with pirelli since I saw a lot of pictures where the weight is still at 650 grams.. That time I want to hit a sub 10 kg bike.. In the end I got 10.01 kg :)

@COOLBIKEyt Жыл бұрын

@@skeda4680 Very nice weight, I rode Race King Protection tubeless for 3 years, but I was irritated by their delicacy, and the ease with the paws of small holes. That's why I switched to Mezcal TNT(720g), and problem disappeared. I miss the speed of RK, and I was hoping that maybe Scorpions will be something in between. Continetal could make a super reinforced version of Race King's 650-680g and I'd be happy.... :)

@TheJesp01 Жыл бұрын

What tires you had on the yeti?

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Pirelli Scorpion Xc RC?

@reenierkendrickdelosreyes9264 2 жыл бұрын

How are these compared to the Maxxis Rekon?

@reenierkendrickdelosreyes9264 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB I'm new to the XC tires gig, I find the rekon already a struggle to corner confidently, I don't want to use anything with less grip.

@willygray3438 Жыл бұрын

Good review but your pressure is still too high with 30ID rims and 2.4s. I’m ~195 and I race at 18 rear, 16 front. Nino does same.

@anjaliwhitwell6443 Жыл бұрын

Does Pirelli xc lite roll faster than the Aspen in your experience?

@steven871 9 ай бұрын

same question here

@gracejohnson5409 Жыл бұрын

Aspen or Pirelli Lite? Which one wins!? 🏁 🤔

@Nilla_S 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to test these with prowall. Was considering Rekon Race, but now...

@Nilla_S 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB Thanx for top content 👍 These XC RC seems light with prowall, little rolling resitance and good volume. Going to try dem on trail riding with different terrain day to day.

@mrshadow8244 2 жыл бұрын

i had rekon race 2,35 front and rear, now have barzo/mezcal and its like night and day, vittoria is so much better (faster and also better grip). think pirelli will be also so much better like rekon race. After 3000km with rekon race and 600km with vittoria im not going to buy rekon race again, not even like a rear tyre.. in the future if i will have new rims pirelli will be definetly a option for me to try.

@Nilla_S 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB Update, the tires are sold out in Europe. Your channel is doing this 😎 Shipping from EU to non EU countrys is diffucult!

@Nilla_S Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB Obviously! They are still sold out in Europe. Been checking online for the last 3 months.

@Gregory_P. 2 жыл бұрын

Do you believe its more rear or front oriented tire?

@Gregory_P. 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB yes i speak for xc.paired it with my current maxxis ikon 2.35.i think the 2mm center knobs on pirelli tires will worn out too quickly in the rear.

@Gregory_P. 2 жыл бұрын

Yes i saw that. Currently i use ikon front at 2.35 and racing Ralph at 2.25 rear that have been worn out. And i would like to try that pirelli in 2.2". Is a better idea to put the rekon on the back and use pirelli in front or vise versa?

@twosix_00 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know of a website where I can buy them? Preferably that you make shipments, I'm looking for the mixed use (M). P.S. Excellent Review, keep it up!💪🏼😎

@twosix_00 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTBdo they ship to Mexico?

@hw9hw920 2 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a Vittoria Mezcal 2.35 XC-Trail version. Should I try these XC RC 2.4? Will it be better in comparison?

@mrshadow8244 2 жыл бұрын

mezcal is so fast , think faster than this ones, because of middle knobs , but not have grip like this ones. mezcal have ok grip on the sides, but not in the middle.. i have combo barzo/mezcal and im verry happy with them, but mezcal is not a front tyre. Also price is arround 35€ which is great. Didnt try pirelli, but looks grat, but my rim is only 25mm, so i cant use 2,40..2,35 is on the edge.

@doncrescas 2 жыл бұрын

Random question: do you just use the royal "we" or are you referring to other members of your family or friends whose bikes you maintain?

@JasonLiske 2 жыл бұрын

Hah ‘we’… it’s a tribe @doncrescas. It’s all we around here 🤙🏼

$@luminousfractal420$

@luminousfractal420 2 жыл бұрын

Look up cst tyres. It's the sister company to maxxis. They make stuff for the police etc. Same factory same rubber, half the cost and some better tread designs and quality.

@hw9hw920 2 жыл бұрын

After this video all Scorpion XC RC 2.4 tires was sold out 😁

@smigiel25 2 жыл бұрын

This pirelli tyre looks more like maxxis recon tyre especially middle part of tread .... compare them to maxis recon and icon the middle part of tread on this tyres is a secret of good grip and low rolling resistance

@anjaliwhitwell6443 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone help? I have a Scott Scale & ride loose gravel/ hardpack single tracks with steep climbs & smooth descents (a bit of tarmac). I want the fastest rolling but want to be safe going downhill (good enough grip). Would your choice be a) Pirelli Scorpion XC Lite; b) Continental Race King; c) Maxxis Aspen. (Tubeless, high tpi & 29er, 2.25/2.35). 😊

@anjaliwhitwell6443 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Does Pirelli xc lite roll faster than Aspen ?