26" tires for 'cross? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T10:28:22Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/26-tires-for-cross?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A42194&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have to say that I really l…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-24:1198434:Comment:434242009-10-24T16:40:44.541ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
I have to say that I really like riding and racing off-road on a MTB. I cannot see myself going to 700c wheels anytime soon. My bike, although a tiny bit small for me, is nimble and quick-handling (think BMX for big people!). I doubt I'd get the same effect on a roadie-style 'cross bike, and since I use the same bike for 'cross AND short track, it makes sense to stick with what I've got.<br />
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I went ahead and sprang for the Conti Cross Country tires (26 x 1.5), and installed them this week. At…
I have to say that I really like riding and racing off-road on a MTB. I cannot see myself going to 700c wheels anytime soon. My bike, although a tiny bit small for me, is nimble and quick-handling (think BMX for big people!). I doubt I'd get the same effect on a roadie-style 'cross bike, and since I use the same bike for 'cross AND short track, it makes sense to stick with what I've got.<br />
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I went ahead and sprang for the Conti Cross Country tires (26 x 1.5), and installed them this week. At yesterday's 'cross practice, I found that the tires definitely felt more secure in deep mud (of which there will be plenty at this weekend's race). However, they also slowed me down just a little. I'm hesitant to swap in a large cog so close to the race, but I suspect that I may find it necessary for all the mud I'm sure to encounter this weekend. Anyway, the tires were a good choice. Thanks for all the recommendations. Nothing wrong with racing an…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-12:1198434:Comment:421942009-10-12T17:26:41.989Zmpapethttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/mpapet
Nothing wrong with racing an MTB. I just wish more MTB riders could see past the need for specific equipment and just ride.<br />
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Schwalbe Furious Fred 26" Tire is a 2.0. A little fat but nice!<br />
Kenda Kwik: <a href="http://www.bikeman.com/TR5217.html">http://www.bikeman.com/TR5217.html</a> Very nice!!<br />
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I'm in the minority in that I heartily endorse those low-profile patterns for nearly all cx riding/racing.
Nothing wrong with racing an MTB. I just wish more MTB riders could see past the need for specific equipment and just ride.<br />
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Schwalbe Furious Fred 26" Tire is a 2.0. A little fat but nice!<br />
Kenda Kwik: <a href="http://www.bikeman.com/TR5217.html">http://www.bikeman.com/TR5217.html</a> Very nice!!<br />
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I'm in the minority in that I heartily endorse those low-profile patterns for nearly all cx riding/racing. Schwalbe CX Pro 26"x1.35". I…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-12:1198434:Comment:420882009-10-12T06:10:19.112ZChad Hartleyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChadHartley
Schwalbe CX Pro 26"x1.35". I liked them a lot. never had any issues.
Schwalbe CX Pro 26"x1.35". I liked them a lot. never had any issues. Schwalbe makes a good 26" tir…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-12:1198434:Comment:420582009-10-12T00:30:55.019ZHamiltonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Hamilton
Schwalbe makes a good 26" tire, seems like its about 35mm wide. Sorry, I don't remember what they're called.
Schwalbe makes a good 26" tire, seems like its about 35mm wide. Sorry, I don't remember what they're called. For the first 3 races of her…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-11:1198434:Comment:420292009-10-11T21:47:52.221ZFallDownGoBoomhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/FallDownGoBoom2
For the first 3 races of her cyclocross experience, I took my wife's MTB, set some wheels up tubeless with Ritchey excavader 1.9" (folding bead, around 480 grams) and they not only did well as a tubless tire with the Mavic rim, they worked well for her on dry courses and in a semi muddy race. She's not a retentive gearhead like I am, so whatever I set her up with got a, "thanks honey, it worked excellent" review with not much other feedback.<br />
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INSERT SELF-SERVING PLUG HERE: I don't know if they…
For the first 3 races of her cyclocross experience, I took my wife's MTB, set some wheels up tubeless with Ritchey excavader 1.9" (folding bead, around 480 grams) and they not only did well as a tubless tire with the Mavic rim, they worked well for her on dry courses and in a semi muddy race. She's not a retentive gearhead like I am, so whatever I set her up with got a, "thanks honey, it worked excellent" review with not much other feedback.<br />
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INSERT SELF-SERVING PLUG HERE: I don't know if they still make those tires, but they were very light, skinny, fast (wifey won a local race on them), and you can probably still find some on ebay -OR- send me a note and I'll mail you two tires with 3 rides on them for $35... or $30 for you because I'm a giver, it's what I do. Continental Cross Countrytag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-11:1198434:Comment:420202009-10-11T16:17:15.262ZBooksyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Booksy
<a href="http://www.treefortbikes.com/544_333222343222__Cross-Country-Pro--26x1.5.html" target="_blank">Continental Cross Country</a>
<a href="http://www.treefortbikes.com/544_333222343222__Cross-Country-Pro--26x1.5.html" target="_blank">Continental Cross Country</a>