Wich Schwalbe tyre

[John D9395]

Hoping someone can give me some advice

I ride an orange five 29er, most challenging riding at trial centres such as Forrest of dean, bike park Wales, swinley etc

Currently using continental rubber kings, black chilli, tubeless, 2.2 front and rear

New rear tyre needed soon, so thinking about changing both.

After reading reviews I fancy schwalbe Magic Mary, but it's only available in a 2.35

A mate says that will be good on the front, but too wide for the rear?

I like things to look good as well as be good so don't want to mix makes, so which other schwalbe would compliment the magic Mary on the front.

A nobly Nick on the rear, still only available as a 2.25 so not much thinner.

29" wheels seem to limit me to continent, schwalbe and maxis.

Guidance from someone with tyre experience would be appreciated

Thanks

[tuffer]

Personally speaking, none. Not sure if it just the type of terrain I ride on Salisbury Plain but I find Schwalbe tyres puncture far too easily.

[crxdave]

I use a Magic Mary on the front and a Hans Dampf on the rear for very similar riding. Granted, there is quite a bit of rolling resistance, but for the winter I feel it's a great set-up. Come the summer, I may switch the rear out for something a bit faster rolling (rock razor).