Hi Jake, love the review! I live and ride in Colorado front range, ride a lot of loose, dry kitty litter type of terrain, mixed with some rock. Not much wet Currently have a Dissector front/Aggressor rear and looking for a comparable combo from Vittoria. Was thinking of a Mazza/Agarro or Agarro/Agarro combo, or any other recommendations would be helpful.
Hello, thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback 😊 Agarro and Mazza is a brilliant set up. Loads of grip up front but a faster rear tyre… Have you considered the Martello? It sits between the Agarro and Mazza and provides a little more loose terrain grip compared to the Agarro. I would say an Agarro on the rear and a Martello up front is probably the closest Vittoria equivalent to your current set up. However for a little more grip maybe look at the Martello on the rear and the Mazza up front. This will roll a little slower but will also have more grip. I hope this helps 😊
@@JakeBrookesBiking Thanks for the feedback! Yes I'm considering the Martello for sure. I don't need an enduro tire but looking for a good front that rolls well and gives good grip without being clunky or too bulky like a DHF. I don't get too aggressive and usually keep both tires on the ground. I'm not too interested in taking those dirt naps haha
@@ThomasSylva Anytime. Haha, I’m not a fan of those naps either 😂 The Martello sounds like it could be a good choice for the front for you. Let me know how you get on and what you go for. I’m keen to get your feedback 😊 Anything else, just give me a shout 👍
Hello 😊 Thank you for sharing this! I love the Agarro for trail riding. I love how fast is it. Unfortunately I haven’t ridden with the Xynotal yet. What is it like?
Hey Jake. I'm curious to see your opinion of the Agarro/Agarro combo and how they may compare to the Syerra. Riding loose over dry most of the time, I'm focused on grip on the front tire. Just don't want the front end washing out. Curious on your thoughts. Thanks
Hello 😊 I haven’t used the Agarro both front and rear at the same time, but I have ridden with the Agarro at the front and rear separately, if that makes sense. In both cases it was brilliant on hardpack and together both front and rear, it would be a fast set up with good grip 😊 Ideal for trail centres However for me I would prefer a little more grip on the front for enduro / trail riding on loose over hard. You could go wider for a little more grip or you could try the Martello in a trail casing. It does roll slower than the Agarro but it does give more grip. Unfortunately I cannot comment on the Syerra as I haven’t ridden with this tyre yet. Sorry I can’t give you the answer you are looking for. Hopefully I have helped a little 😊
I am new to your channel and I enjoyed the review. It would be helpful if you indicated the pressure(s) you ran in the tires for your review. I live in SW Colorado and ride mostly single track that is dry, rocky, and variable. I run the Agarro in front and the Maxxis Ardent in the rear with TP at 20 and 25 respectively. I am very happy with this setup and thus far I don't have a reason to consider something different. Feel free to pass on any suggestions you might have. Thanks.
Hi Ed. Thank you very much for the feedback, it is very much appreciated. I hope you like my channel and find the videos useful. I ran around 22/23 in the front and 24 in the rear but I did also try other pressures. I found these pressures worked best for me at the time. Tyre choice and pressure is very much personal preference, so it’s difficult for me to comment on your setup. However I would always suggest playing around with tyre pressures and tyres if you get the chance, however I completely appreciate tyres are not cheap and not everyone has a range of tyres available to them. You may find a set up that works better for you than your current set up. However if you like your current set up, play with pressures, you may find a better pressure combination. Changing tyre pressures has a huge impact on your bikes performance, as much as changing tyres can. I highly suggest playing around with pressures. Changing from 20 to 22 for example doesn’t sound much. But it can really change how your bike performs. Sorry I know this doesn’t give you a definitive answer. But playing around with your set up is the best way forward to find the best set up for you. I hope this helps 😊
I went from the barzo to the agarro and I wasn't a fan, it added half a kg of weight to my bike, compared to the barzo it felt heavy and sluggish, the barzo weighs about 750g, where the agarro weighs about 970g, I've only ridden on lose over hard and hardpack and I didn't think there was much difference in grip between them in those conditions, so I've recently switched to the syerra and its been great, its only 100g heavier than the barzo, but it rolls almost as well as the barzo, it has a wider channel between the transition knobs and the edge knobs compared to the agarro, its also a 60tpi tyre so you can run lower pressure, I used to run 20psi in the front on the barzo and agarro, but I can safely drop down to 17psi on the syerra no problem, I highly recommend the syerra for someone who wants barzo like speed but with with some extra toughness and edge grip, and for what its worth I ran the barzo on the rear for 2 years, and I usually ride about 2 or 3 times a week, they last for ages.
Hello 👋 Thank you very much for sharing this! Personally I haven’t ridden with the Barzo or Syerra but it’s great to hear what you have experienced and prefer 😊 I presume you do Trail and XC type riding?
@@JakeBrookesBiking Pretty much every thing from flat XC tracks to double black down hill tracks at the local bike park, pretty much always in the dry though, or slightly damp, our tracks get closed when they're wet.
Based on this video, Vittoria Agarro suits the present riding conditions I have. It can surely be a strong contender to the Maxxis Ardent that I currently use now. I wonder if the Agarro is rated for wet conditions. Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking
As this tyre is a fast rolling tyre it isn’t amazing in the wet but it isn’t terrible at all. A little moisture does seem to help everything bed down on the trail and go more hard pack and not loose, which suits the Agarro very well! Thank you for watching, I hope this video was useful. Please Subscribe 😊
what rim ID do you have? and are they true to size? Looking to run Agarro 2.6 F and 2.35 R or Barzo/Mezcal 2.35R for an XC Marathon. You reckon this would work? Cheers mate and greetings from Germany
Hello, I’m running ID 29mm. They seem true to their size from what I can see. What are you riding? XC, trail? Are you after a tyre for the dry or mixed conditions etc?
@@JakeBrookesBiking I would really like an 'all conditions do it all' tires that is fast but doesn't throw me out of the trail. Ticks most boxes but doesn't need to Super excel on them either. I do a bit of both xc and trail, as like to cycle to my trails and then back. No bikeparks for me, all natural trails. I like to ride in all weather but I do mind the terrain. Even if I am on burlier tires such as the dhr and dhf I still choose not to ride on the wet and muddy stuff. I will ride trails that are OK to ride in the wet.
@@lxi_zn in that case yes - the Agarro set up you mentioned above I think would work well. Alternatively you could combine an Agarro on the rear with a Martello up front for a little more mixed terrain grip, but the Martello does roll a little slower. I can’t comment on the Barzo and Mezcal unfortunately as I haven’t tested these tyres out yet. However I have heard good things about them 😊 I hope this helps.
The Agarro climbs very well. It has a stepped leading edge, not a ramp like most other tyres. So it has very good traction on the ups and when pedalling for a tyre that isn’t that aggressive.
In this video, just local bridleways around Ingleby Barwick in Teesside where I live and some actual mountain bike sections, Les’ 2 at Guisbrough Woods being the “Roots & Rocks” section. This is all 3 of the Les’ - 1, 2 & 3, in the snow. th-cam.com/video/NPwfANJBC3Q/w-d-xo.html Whilst testing out the tyre, too many to mention. I used it for around 650km before completing this video and I went on a wide variety of tracks and sections. Everything from sharp Lake District rock to smooth berms, sloppy mud, loose gravel and everything in between.
Hello, it depends on the conditions you are riding in. For the dry the Agarro, however for mixed or more damp conditions, the Martello provides a little more traction. I hope this helps 😊
I tried it as a front when I was looking for more grip to my Barzo. It felt a bit oversteered with low pressure (1.2-1.4 bar). It is also a bit too heavy for XC/Trail rides, Agarro 940g vs Barzo 725g. The summer is getting wetter now, so I think I give another change as a rear tire, but not a front tire.
I used a few in this video but mostly yes. I did try the Agarro on the front but preferred it as a rear tyre. I think the Agarro would be better as a 2.6 up front Not the 2.35 I tested.
@@JakeBrookesBiking agarro is a good rear tire but if you run it up front you're going all around or XC for sure. I have a set of mazza,agarro but I'm heading towards mazza,martello
Hi Jake, love the review! I live and ride in Colorado front range, ride a lot of loose, dry kitty litter type of terrain, mixed with some rock. Not much wet Currently have a Dissector front/Aggressor rear and looking for a comparable combo from Vittoria. Was thinking of a Mazza/Agarro or Agarro/Agarro combo, or any other recommendations would be helpful.
Hello, thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback 😊
Agarro and Mazza is a brilliant set up. Loads of grip up front but a faster rear tyre…
Have you considered the Martello? It sits between the Agarro and Mazza and provides a little more loose terrain grip compared to the Agarro.
I would say an Agarro on the rear and a Martello up front is probably the closest Vittoria equivalent to your current set up.
However for a little more grip maybe look at the Martello on the rear and the Mazza up front. This will roll a little slower but will also have more grip.
I hope this helps 😊
@@JakeBrookesBiking Thanks for the feedback! Yes I'm considering the Martello for sure. I don't need an enduro tire but looking for a good front that rolls well and gives good grip without being clunky or too bulky like a DHF. I don't get too aggressive and usually keep both tires on the ground. I'm not too interested in taking those dirt naps haha
@@ThomasSylva Anytime. Haha, I’m not a fan of those naps either 😂
The Martello sounds like it could be a good choice for the front for you. Let me know how you get on and what you go for. I’m keen to get your feedback 😊
Anything else, just give me a shout 👍
Agarro and Xynotal are the best rear tyres right now, for all around trail riding.
Hello 😊 Thank you for sharing this! I love the Agarro for trail riding. I love how fast is it. Unfortunately I haven’t ridden with the Xynotal yet. What is it like?
Hey Jake. I'm curious to see your opinion of the Agarro/Agarro combo and how they may compare to the Syerra. Riding loose over dry most of the time, I'm focused on grip on the front tire. Just don't want the front end washing out. Curious on your thoughts. Thanks
Hello 😊 I haven’t used the Agarro both front and rear at the same time, but I have ridden with the Agarro at the front and rear separately, if that makes sense.
In both cases it was brilliant on hardpack and together both front and rear, it would be a fast set up with good grip 😊 Ideal for trail centres
However for me I would prefer a little more grip on the front for enduro / trail riding on loose over hard. You could go wider for a little more grip or you could try the Martello in a trail casing. It does roll slower than the Agarro but it does give more grip.
Unfortunately I cannot comment on the Syerra as I haven’t ridden with this tyre yet. Sorry I can’t give you the answer you are looking for. Hopefully I have helped a little 😊
I am new to your channel and I enjoyed the review. It would be helpful if you indicated the pressure(s) you ran in the tires for your review. I live in SW Colorado and ride mostly single track that is dry, rocky, and variable. I run the Agarro in front and the Maxxis Ardent in the rear with TP at 20 and 25 respectively. I am very happy with this setup and thus far I don't have a reason to consider something different. Feel free to pass on any suggestions you might have. Thanks.
Hi Ed. Thank you very much for the feedback, it is very much appreciated. I hope you like my channel and find the videos useful.
I ran around 22/23 in the front and 24 in the rear but I did also try other pressures. I found these pressures worked best for me at the time.
Tyre choice and pressure is very much personal preference, so it’s difficult for me to comment on your setup. However I would always suggest playing around with tyre pressures and tyres if you get the chance, however I completely appreciate tyres are not cheap and not everyone has a range of tyres available to them. You may find a set up that works better for you than your current set up. However if you like your current set up, play with pressures, you may find a better pressure combination.
Changing tyre pressures has a huge impact on your bikes performance, as much as changing tyres can. I highly suggest playing around with pressures. Changing from 20 to 22 for example doesn’t sound much. But it can really change how your bike performs.
Sorry I know this doesn’t give you a definitive answer. But playing around with your set up is the best way forward to find the best set up for you. I hope this helps 😊
@@JakeBrookesBiking Excellent advice! Thanks for taking the time to respond.
@@edprotas4148 Anytime Ed! Please let me know how you get on 😊
I went from the barzo to the agarro and I wasn't a fan, it added half a kg of weight to my bike, compared to the barzo it felt heavy and sluggish, the barzo weighs about 750g, where the agarro weighs about 970g, I've only ridden on lose over hard and hardpack and I didn't think there was much difference in grip between them in those conditions, so I've recently switched to the syerra and its been great, its only 100g heavier than the barzo, but it rolls almost as well as the barzo, it has a wider channel between the transition knobs and the edge knobs compared to the agarro, its also a 60tpi tyre so you can run lower pressure, I used to run 20psi in the front on the barzo and agarro, but I can safely drop down to 17psi on the syerra no problem, I highly recommend the syerra for someone who wants barzo like speed but with with some extra toughness and edge grip, and for what its worth I ran the barzo on the rear for 2 years, and I usually ride about 2 or 3 times a week, they last for ages.
Hello 👋 Thank you very much for sharing this! Personally I haven’t ridden with the Barzo or Syerra but it’s great to hear what you have experienced and prefer 😊
I presume you do Trail and XC type riding?
@@JakeBrookesBiking Pretty much every thing from flat XC tracks to double black down hill tracks at the local bike park, pretty much always in the dry though, or slightly damp, our tracks get closed when they're wet.
@@benjy288 Ahh ok, no need for a super grippy tyre then 😊
Where are you based?
@@JakeBrookesBiking I'm in NZ
@@benjy288 Wow, it’s great to know my videos are being viewed outside of the UK. Sorry for all the questions but what bike do you ride? 😊
Based on this video, Vittoria Agarro suits the present riding conditions I have. It can surely be a strong contender to the Maxxis Ardent that I currently use now.
I wonder if the Agarro is rated for wet conditions.
Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking
As this tyre is a fast rolling tyre it isn’t amazing in the wet but it isn’t terrible at all. A little moisture does seem to help everything bed down on the trail and go more hard pack and not loose, which suits the Agarro very well!
Thank you for watching, I hope this video was useful. Please Subscribe 😊
what rim ID do you have? and are they true to size? Looking to run Agarro 2.6 F and 2.35 R or Barzo/Mezcal 2.35R for an XC Marathon. You reckon this would work? Cheers mate and greetings from Germany
Hello, I’m running ID 29mm. They seem true to their size from what I can see.
What are you riding? XC, trail? Are you after a tyre for the dry or mixed conditions etc?
@@JakeBrookesBiking I would really like an 'all conditions do it all' tires that is fast but doesn't throw me out of the trail. Ticks most boxes but doesn't need to Super excel on them either. I do a bit of both xc and trail, as like to cycle to my trails and then back. No bikeparks for me, all natural trails. I like to ride in all weather but I do mind the terrain. Even if I am on burlier tires such as the dhr and dhf I still choose not to ride on the wet and muddy stuff. I will ride trails that are OK to ride in the wet.
@@lxi_zn in that case yes - the Agarro set up you mentioned above I think would work well. Alternatively you could combine an Agarro on the rear with a Martello up front for a little more mixed terrain grip, but the Martello does roll a little slower.
I can’t comment on the Barzo and Mezcal unfortunately as I haven’t tested these tyres out yet. However I have heard good things about them 😊
I hope this helps.
@@JakeBrookesBiking thanks a lot for your answers. I will give these a try once I have worn out my current ones
HI Jake, Nice review, but how about climbing on the Agarro? How would you compare the Agarro to the Maxxis Ardent?
The Agarro climbs very well. It has a stepped leading edge, not a ramp like most other tyres. So it has very good traction on the ups and when pedalling for a tyre that isn’t that aggressive.
What or the trail you were riding?
In this video, just local bridleways around Ingleby Barwick in Teesside where I live and some actual mountain bike sections, Les’ 2 at Guisbrough Woods being the “Roots & Rocks” section. This is all 3 of the Les’ - 1, 2 & 3, in the snow. th-cam.com/video/NPwfANJBC3Q/w-d-xo.html
Whilst testing out the tyre, too many to mention. I used it for around 650km before completing this video and I went on a wide variety of tracks and sections. Everything from sharp Lake District rock to smooth berms, sloppy mud, loose gravel and everything in between.
Which is better? Agarro or martello for the rear
Hello, it depends on the conditions you are riding in. For the dry the Agarro, however for mixed or more damp conditions, the Martello provides a little more traction. I hope this helps 😊
@@JakeBrookesBiking thks!
What tire you have in the front my friend?
In this video it’s a Vittoria Mazza. I have done a review on this tyre too. A video link is in the description
@@JakeBrookesBiking how you like that combination?
@@viejondonchuy love it. Super fast and fun. The front end is very grounded too - very confidence inspiring.
How would this perform as a front tire? I'm looking for a capable light weight trail setup like Agarro & Barzo.
Hello Ed. Yes it would. You could also go a little wider on the front for a little more grip. 😊
I tried it as a front when I was looking for more grip to my Barzo. It felt a bit oversteered with low pressure (1.2-1.4 bar). It is also a bit too heavy for XC/Trail rides, Agarro 940g vs Barzo 725g. The summer is getting wetter now, so I think I give another change as a rear tire, but not a front tire.
@@valtsuvalasvuo hi Tom. Thank you very much for sharing your experience 😊 Much appreciated
Whats your front mazza?
I used a few in this video but mostly yes. I did try the Agarro on the front but preferred it as a rear tyre. I think the Agarro would be better as a 2.6 up front
Not the 2.35 I tested.
@@JakeBrookesBiking agarro is a good rear tire but if you run it up front you're going all around or XC for sure. I have a set of mazza,agarro but I'm heading towards mazza,martello
Just had a pair for my bike, 2.6 up front an 2.35 out back
One ride in an they are really quick, hoping they do the job when I go to trail centres too
@@markbradford8465 just sold my agarro to get martellos
@@markbradford8465 Fantastic! Please let me know how you get on!
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