Clincher tire question - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T21:08:16Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/clincher-tire-question?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A47354&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Maxxis Raze isn't too bad…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-12-18:1198434:Comment:1376702012-12-18T22:01:43.996ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
<p>The Maxxis Raze isn't too bad, really. I like it and in all honesty I should use it more often. Last year I went with a Panaracer Crossblaster up front and a Kenda Kommando in the back and these rolled as good as you can in the mud. They were a great general-conditions setup, too. Only real problem was Masters Worlds and then *everybody* was hitting the deck. It was more of who had good technique than tire.</p>
<p>This year I've had moderate success with a Vittoria XM/XG set up (XG up…</p>
<p>The Maxxis Raze isn't too bad, really. I like it and in all honesty I should use it more often. Last year I went with a Panaracer Crossblaster up front and a Kenda Kommando in the back and these rolled as good as you can in the mud. They were a great general-conditions setup, too. Only real problem was Masters Worlds and then *everybody* was hitting the deck. It was more of who had good technique than tire.</p>
<p>This year I've had moderate success with a Vittoria XM/XG set up (XG up front, XM in back) but I don't like the small side knobs on the XM as they'd squirm under me on turns in the grass, hardpack or pavement. I've also run a modified set of Duro HUPs that worked fantastically. In the soft grass that we were churning into mud you could hear the front tire ripping the grass like velcro. The Duro MoeJoe isn't bad as they've got some decent side knobs and the center doesn't pack up too much.</p> Only problem I have with the…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-12-18:1198434:Comment:1375732012-12-18T21:55:52.459ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
<p>Only problem I have with the XMs is when cornering on pavement or hardpack - the side knobs tend to get squirmy on me. Otherwise it's a very good mud tire.</p>
<p>Only problem I have with the XMs is when cornering on pavement or hardpack - the side knobs tend to get squirmy on me. Otherwise it's a very good mud tire.</p> 32 or 34s?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-13:1198434:Comment:704042010-10-13T22:40:53.239ZChris Claryhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisClary
32 or 34s?
32 or 34s? The Continental Speed King wo…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-04-26:1198434:Comment:564292010-04-26T11:23:05.797ZCarl keenhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Carlkeen
The Continental Speed King works nicely over here.<br />
Want to talk clag? they quarry the clay here for the London Brick Company. Pretty good tyre. Though the Schwalbe Rocket Ron is looking like a good lighter alternative.
The Continental Speed King works nicely over here.<br />
Want to talk clag? they quarry the clay here for the London Brick Company. Pretty good tyre. Though the Schwalbe Rocket Ron is looking like a good lighter alternative. Tried these out on some local…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-04-23:1198434:Comment:562452010-04-23T16:14:04.625ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
Tried these out on some local MTB trails, and... the Kross Supremes make a good dry trail tire but will pack with mud. However, the staggered side knobs will help keep it rolling,<br />
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Ritchey Zed's are awesome! At 42c, they're too wide for "official" races but as I am far from chasing UCI points, not a concren presently.
Tried these out on some local MTB trails, and... the Kross Supremes make a good dry trail tire but will pack with mud. However, the staggered side knobs will help keep it rolling,<br />
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Ritchey Zed's are awesome! At 42c, they're too wide for "official" races but as I am far from chasing UCI points, not a concren presently. I will usually do the entire…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-03-26:1198434:Comment:539262010-03-26T02:14:29.191ZJoseph Davishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JosephDavis
I will usually do the entire tire for something aggressive like to MIMO's. The tread blocks are so deep that the surface that touches the pavement will scrub off after a few feet. For a lower profile tire like a file tooth(Ritchy Speed max etc...) Then yes only the sidewalls.
I will usually do the entire tire for something aggressive like to MIMO's. The tread blocks are so deep that the surface that touches the pavement will scrub off after a few feet. For a lower profile tire like a file tooth(Ritchy Speed max etc...) Then yes only the sidewalls. Surely you'd only paint the s…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-03-25:1198434:Comment:538642010-03-25T08:21:05.436ZSteve Kirkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/SteveKirk
Surely you'd only paint the sidewalls?
Surely you'd only paint the sidewalls? Be careful with these types o…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-03-24:1198434:Comment:538442010-03-24T15:37:05.096ZHamiltonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Hamilton
Be careful with these types of coatings for on road use. They can make your tires slick and ineffective in corners.
Be careful with these types of coatings for on road use. They can make your tires slick and ineffective in corners. Excellent idea! I'll definite…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-03-24:1198434:Comment:538242010-03-24T03:43:07.290ZBeth Hamonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/BethHamon
Excellent idea! I'll definitely check that out for 'cross season. Wonder if there's a non-spray version I could carefully brush on to clean tires? And do you have a link for said company?<br />
Thanks --BH
Excellent idea! I'll definitely check that out for 'cross season. Wonder if there's a non-spray version I could carefully brush on to clean tires? And do you have a link for said company?<br />
Thanks --BH I like to coat my tires with…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-03-22:1198434:Comment:536912010-03-22T07:08:58.120ZJoseph Davishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JosephDavis
I like to coat my tires with automotive tire shine(like armorall) to help keep the mud from sticking. If you go talk to your local Automotive detail shop suplier, look for something with a high silicone content & is very stable. There is a company I buy from called P&S that makes a good one that runs about $20 per gallon(that will do like 1,000,000 bike tires) Just be sure not to get any on your rims braking surface
I like to coat my tires with automotive tire shine(like armorall) to help keep the mud from sticking. If you go talk to your local Automotive detail shop suplier, look for something with a high silicone content & is very stable. There is a company I buy from called P&S that makes a good one that runs about $20 per gallon(that will do like 1,000,000 bike tires) Just be sure not to get any on your rims braking surface