I'm generally a fan of the semi-slicks, but haven't consciously bought one in a while. I really like the Rock Razer, and the WTB Riddler, but found myself gravitating towards the WTB Trail Boss and Break-Out as favourite rear tires. All in Tough Casing and High Grip. After the Break-Out was discontinued I spent most of last year just riding dual Magic Mary, Super Gravity, Ultra-Softs. This wasn't a conscious decision, but I think I gravitated (excuse the pun) this way since most of the riding I do is steeper climbs and steep descents. On those types of trails the faster rolling tire doesn't have as much benefit. I think if I rode more lower angle trails I'd definitely run a semi-slick rear.
May 28, 2020, 1:47 p.m. - Tim Coleman
I'm generally a fan of the semi-slicks, but haven't consciously bought one in a while. I really like the Rock Razer, and the WTB Riddler, but found myself gravitating towards the WTB Trail Boss and Break-Out as favourite rear tires. All in Tough Casing and High Grip. After the Break-Out was discontinued I spent most of last year just riding dual Magic Mary, Super Gravity, Ultra-Softs. This wasn't a conscious decision, but I think I gravitated (excuse the pun) this way since most of the riding I do is steeper climbs and steep descents. On those types of trails the faster rolling tire doesn't have as much benefit. I think if I rode more lower angle trails I'd definitely run a semi-slick rear.