Best XC tires for mixed terrains

Discover the best XC tires for mixed terrains from Vittoria:
#VittoriaBarzo: www.vittoria.c...
#VittoriaMezcal: www.vittoria.c...

[@IsraelMagalit]

Great video. Very good information and explanation of the rationale for the tread designs.

[@basengelblik5199]

Very nice video and clear explanation

[@SilverShamrock71]

You guys could've got the Graphene 2.0 logos to match, not sure my OCD could handle that!!

[@ns671fr]

Super XC wheel combo

[@bryanooi8815]

I want to mix both models into my XC bike but how to mix them? I am looking control and stability in general

[@frankschock9981]

Most people run Barzo front and Mezcal rear. That's what I have right now both 29x2.6 on i29 Flow rims

[@andrewhagopian468]

@@frankschock9981 My set up is a bit weird since I see a lot of granite and hard pack red clay. I run a 2.6 Mezcal up front, and a Schwalbe 2.35 Rock Razor rear. Very fast rolling. I might switch to the more traditional Mezcal rear and Barzo front in the future as I am finding my current combo a bit slick in the wet. The Mezcal very good in my experience.

[@waldowsxxghostxx8577]

Do these roll smooth and fast on the streets I’m swapping out a set of macOS assegais out for the barzo xc trail set wanted a versatile tire that can perform well on most terrain, such as the streets on a 27.5” setup

[@hendrixinfinity3992]

Mezcal yes, Barzo less so. I currently have the Peyote up front and a it's a little less aggressive than the Barzo.

[@strokenumber3]

Mezcals are fantastic, tried so many different tires over the years and nothing comes close to a Mezcal.

[@Jeppelelle]

How about durability; how many miles/km do you get out of the Mezcals?

[@dvxShoeN]

I rode a marathon yesterday with the Barzo front and mezcal rear 2.35 and I have to say the Mezcal is not the best tire for it. It is absolutely great on forest ground, gravel and asphalt and can hardly be beaten, as soon as it gets more technical with loose ground and roots, it cannot convince at all. he also has problems in the mud. I would go on the Barzo front and rear anyway, which is a bit slower but generates more grip or you can buy the continental Mountain kings which are excellent

[@yengsabio5315]

@@dvxShoeN As per experience, Mezcal tucks in a lot of mud onto its knobs. It does not eject mud off the tyre. Same is true with Maxxis Ikon. It's really not good for specific wet biking applications where terrain is muddy. Here in the Philippines, it's wet season. If I use Mezcal or Ikon, I'm to cautious on the trail for the reasons I mentioned above. But on the tarmac or paved surfaces, both tyres are fine.

[@rogerchrismoreno7471]

@@yengsabio5315 so what is the best tire recommend sir?

[@yengsabio5315]

@@rogerchrismoreno7471 May I know your road condition, Sir?

[@elithe240guy]

What about desert riding xc mixed terrain? Southern, AZ. This dirt look nice and tacky our dirt is loose and dusty...

[@w_convenience]

you'll want to look at the Barzos or the Peyottes which I currently ride

[@jmguevarra7577]

It says Vittoria tire size 2.35, but when measuring with a caliper 2.25?

[@hendrixinfinity3992]

Depends on your internal rim width. Every tyre size has a "preferred" rim width which is usually around half the tyre stated size. It's also not actually in inches, it's a standardised iso. So 2.35x27.5 is 57-584 with 57 being the tyre width in mm (2.24inches), and 584 (22.9 inches) being the wheel diameter in mm. 27.5 is not a real size but is closest to the wheel+2.6 tyre. I currently have super wide rims with regular 2.35 mezcals and they measure close to 2.5

[@garysbraccia4980]

what about the desert around Las Vegas?? would these work well??

[@hendrixinfinity3992]

You need super wide tyres with knobs. It really doesn't matter too much which you go for just go for the biggest your tyre can handle. This combo would work, I probably wouldn't go for anything lighter.

[@ryantvbikevlog4532]

Gogogo sir

[@trentvlak]

RIP Peyote.

[@neuregel]

Are these lighter than maxis ardent.

[@ridgeydidge4345]

maxxis ardent 2.4 29er 930grams... vitt0ria barz0 2.35 29er 750grams these are what i c0uld find

[@greywolff1885]

How do the Mezcals work on the road? I ride a lot of road to get out to the trails.

[@taylarbikes8845]

Hi Grey Wolff, Riding Mezcals for the first time this year. Generally ride 10km to and from my local trail network and have no issues humming along at 30+kph . These are the fastest MTB tire I have ridden to date (Albeit being the Graphene 1.0 which has less rolling resistance vs 2.0)

[@trocycling1204]

They are super smooth on road!

[@samuraioodon]

@@trocycling1204 how do they fair in mud? Does it cake up? Wonder if the brazos would be better?

[@trocycling1204]

@@samuraioodon no idea. Where I live in Boise, riding on muddy trails is a no-no (it ruins the trails).

[@jazedem6159]

Mezcal roll fast , 😅

[@exequielvergara1112]

Im looking for Vittoria mezcal 29x2.20 size in the market but the available is 29x2.10 and 29x2.25 only.

[@stefanlukic7272]

Take the 2.25...

[@alessandropia1680]

Sono ottime fino a che non trovi quelle difettose, che si crepano tutte in pochissimo tempo, causa difetti della gomma. Le stesse senza graphene vanno ugualmente bene e non hanno lo stesso difetto.