Originally Posted by mikejo
I do not like my 1.95 Cinder rear tire. It "mudded up" way too fast, failed to shed the mud quickly, and will be too small for some summer Super D races. I think it will still be a reasonable tire for winter but for summer riding, may not be ideal. I am at a lost for a decent mud-shedding tire with minimal rolling resistance. Maybe this discussion is purely subjective but before I buy a half dozen tires to try what is out there, thought I would see what others have to say.
This is for my hardtail and primarily xc riding.
No one tire can do it all. I would recommend a set for the winter muck and a set for the dry months. If you have to stay with one for most of your riding the Hutchinson Spider 2.30 is hard to beat.