All Condition Tires for 200-pounder? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T05:56:14Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/all-condition-tires-for-200-pounder?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A108260&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBumping this thread (great di…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-09-25:1198434:Comment:1578202014-09-25T18:03:44.490ZTimmy Rhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TimRunnette
<p>Bumping this thread (great discussion)...I'm a 220# noob clydesdale getting into CX and working on handling at my local MTB trails (just moved to NH). So far I've run Specialized Trigger Sports down at 20psi with OEM tubes with no issues. I just ran my Tracer Pros today at 35psi. I think it all went solid except for my own lack of skill up steep rooty climbs that left me in the bushes on my a$$. YMMV</p>
<p>Bumping this thread (great discussion)...I'm a 220# noob clydesdale getting into CX and working on handling at my local MTB trails (just moved to NH). So far I've run Specialized Trigger Sports down at 20psi with OEM tubes with no issues. I just ran my Tracer Pros today at 35psi. I think it all went solid except for my own lack of skill up steep rooty climbs that left me in the bushes on my a$$. YMMV</p> cool. thanks!tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Comment:1084012011-09-20T20:54:18.221ZJeffrey Davishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JeffreyDavis
cool. thanks!
cool. thanks! The wires are heavier, stiffe…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Comment:1085492011-09-20T20:52:44.880Zhellbellyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/hellbelly
<strong>The wires are heavier, stiffer and harder to mount...unless that kind of thing turns you on get the folding.</strong>
<strong>The wires are heavier, stiffer and harder to mount...unless that kind of thing turns you on get the folding.</strong> thanks for the recommendation…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Comment:1085482011-09-20T20:45:48.888ZJeffrey Davishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JeffreyDavis
thanks for the recommendation! I see they come in wire and folding bead....but what's the difference?
thanks for the recommendation! I see they come in wire and folding bead....but what's the difference? I second the Clement PDX, who…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Comment:1083122011-09-20T20:34:52.444Zhellbellyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/hellbelly
<strong>I second the Clement PDX, wholeheartedly. I am 195 lbs and ride like a bear with a bad attitude. I ran them all last year and have no desire to run anything else. They are a bargain, roll plenty fast,</strong> <strong>they blow the doors off the Mud 2</strong> <strong>and grip like no tomorrow. <a href="http://www.treefortbikes.com/eurl.axd/4793c41042a1ea448f357204c337ffdd/#navbar=pro___333222364151___421" target="_blank">Treefort Bikes</a> has the 34's (not a big deal since you are not…</strong>
<strong>I second the Clement PDX, wholeheartedly. I am 195 lbs and ride like a bear with a bad attitude. I ran them all last year and have no desire to run anything else. They are a bargain, roll plenty fast,</strong> <strong>they blow the doors off the Mud 2</strong> <strong>and grip like no tomorrow. <a href="http://www.treefortbikes.com/eurl.axd/4793c41042a1ea448f357204c337ffdd/#navbar=pro___333222364151___421" target="_blank">Treefort Bikes</a> has the 34's (not a big deal since you are not chasing UCI points yet) in stock. Go buy them now, then go ride.</strong> Looks like EVERYONE recommend…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Comment:1083952011-09-20T19:05:16.108ZJeffrey Davishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JeffreyDavis
<p>Looks like EVERYONE recommends "Michellin Mud 2's and ______". Since the Mud 2's are on everyone's list (both here and at roadbikereview's cx forum), i think i'll run those tube tied this year and explore tubular and tubeless options in the off season.</p>
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<p>Thanks for everyone's feedback!</p>
<p>Looks like EVERYONE recommends "Michellin Mud 2's and ______". Since the Mud 2's are on everyone's list (both here and at roadbikereview's cx forum), i think i'll run those tube tied this year and explore tubular and tubeless options in the off season.</p>
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<p>Thanks for everyone's feedback!</p> I did think of that too. I ha…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Comment:1079332011-09-20T19:03:50.034ZJeffrey Davishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JeffreyDavis
<p>I did think of that too. I had my buddy analyze my high speed and low speed off camber cornering and he didn't think that the technique was the root of the problem (though there's always room for improvement ;-))....especially since when i swapped to his beefier spare wheelset the problem ceased to exist.</p>
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<p>But thanks for reminding me (and everyone here) that technique is always more important than gear.</p>
<p>I did think of that too. I had my buddy analyze my high speed and low speed off camber cornering and he didn't think that the technique was the root of the problem (though there's always room for improvement ;-))....especially since when i swapped to his beefier spare wheelset the problem ceased to exist.</p>
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<p>But thanks for reminding me (and everyone here) that technique is always more important than gear.</p> Assuming that you don't care…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Comment:1083042011-09-20T17:29:03.771ZDavid whitlockhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Davidwhitlock
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</span><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Assuming that you don't care about the UCI's tire width rules:</span></p>
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<p>I'm with the Hutchison Bulldog crowd - good all around tire.</p>
<p>Ritchey Speedmax Cross…</p>
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</span><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Assuming that you don't care about the UCI's tire width rules:</span></p>
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<p>I'm with the Hutchison Bulldog crowd - good all around tire.</p>
<p>Ritchey Speedmax Cross in 35C would be decent (40C would be sick).</p>
<p>Kenda Karma 29er in 1.9" would be just nasty and probably make your buddies cry.</p>
<p>Then there's the Panaracer Fire Cross in 45C; it’s actually created from fire and brimstone - a truly monstrous tire, not for the faint of heart! </p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Good luck :)</span></span></p> Have you considered the possi…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Comment:1079312011-09-20T16:27:55.489Zmpapethttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/mpapet
Have you considered the possibility you need to work on your cornering skills? Off camber corners expose weaknesses in cornering technique.
Have you considered the possibility you need to work on your cornering skills? Off camber corners expose weaknesses in cornering technique. I'm 6'3" and 230...built like…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-09-20:1198434:Comment:1084762011-09-20T16:13:16.110ZBill Kooncehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BillKoonce
I'm 6'3" and 230...built like a linebacker. I've had success with both the Hutchinson Bulldogs and the Michelin Mud 2. I'm using the Mud 2 as my dry conditions tire at a higher PSI (45-50) because at lower pressure I feel the tire's square profile rolls off in the corners.<br />
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The Bulldog is better at lower pressures and I've never rolled off their rounder profile. In the muck, I'm still careful to run em at a little higher psi because I pinch flatted the rear at a slushy, muddy race last year…
I'm 6'3" and 230...built like a linebacker. I've had success with both the Hutchinson Bulldogs and the Michelin Mud 2. I'm using the Mud 2 as my dry conditions tire at a higher PSI (45-50) because at lower pressure I feel the tire's square profile rolls off in the corners.<br />
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The Bulldog is better at lower pressures and I've never rolled off their rounder profile. In the muck, I'm still careful to run em at a little higher psi because I pinch flatted the rear at a slushy, muddy race last year when I tried them at 40 psi.