Clincher tire selection help - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T18:06:56Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/clincher-tire-selection-help?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A61292&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBest mud clincher is Mud 2, b…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-07-07:1198434:Comment:612922010-07-07T05:54:09.778ZZenNMotionhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ZenNMotion
Best mud clincher is Mud 2, best dry condition tire is a worn Mud 2. Unfortunately the sidewalls are often cut before the tread gets worn, but really, Mud 2s are great tires in all conditions except pavement and pavement like hardpack. Don't go too crazy with lots of clincher tires, save your pennies and get some tubs or at least a tubeless setup to notice a real difference.
Best mud clincher is Mud 2, best dry condition tire is a worn Mud 2. Unfortunately the sidewalls are often cut before the tread gets worn, but really, Mud 2s are great tires in all conditions except pavement and pavement like hardpack. Don't go too crazy with lots of clincher tires, save your pennies and get some tubs or at least a tubeless setup to notice a real difference. I can only comment on the Mic…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-06-26:1198434:Comment:605742010-06-26T03:08:37.392ZKevin Watsonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KevinWatson
I can only comment on the Michelin Mud 2's. I rode them exclusively the past two seasons in mud, snow and grass. If I knew I was dealing with hard pack I switched to Michelin Jets (I think? It's their File Tread).<br />
I think the Mud 2's are great tires. They're really grabby turning on grass and do a decent job in the mud and snow. I am planning on buying a new set for the upcoming season.<br />
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kevin
I can only comment on the Michelin Mud 2's. I rode them exclusively the past two seasons in mud, snow and grass. If I knew I was dealing with hard pack I switched to Michelin Jets (I think? It's their File Tread).<br />
I think the Mud 2's are great tires. They're really grabby turning on grass and do a decent job in the mud and snow. I am planning on buying a new set for the upcoming season.<br />
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kevin I'm a little concerned that t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-06-25:1198434:Comment:605602010-06-25T20:10:43.468ZDan Werlehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DanWerle
I'm a little concerned that the Grifo XS just doesn't have enough of a side knob with what I'm looking for. The same argument could be made for the Continental Cyclocross Speed; however, I think the XS is more akin to the earlier generation of the Evo XN. An ideal side knob for a file tread tire, in my opinion, is the FMB SSC Sprint; that tire, of course, is not available as a clincher. The Grifos are otherwise considered by many to be the gold-standard for an all-around cyclo-cross tire.
I'm a little concerned that the Grifo XS just doesn't have enough of a side knob with what I'm looking for. The same argument could be made for the Continental Cyclocross Speed; however, I think the XS is more akin to the earlier generation of the Evo XN. An ideal side knob for a file tread tire, in my opinion, is the FMB SSC Sprint; that tire, of course, is not available as a clincher. The Grifos are otherwise considered by many to be the gold-standard for an all-around cyclo-cross tire. I'm in need of a second pair…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-06-25:1198434:Comment:605582010-06-25T19:57:07.061ZChristopher Plummerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/plum
I'm in need of a second pair of clinchers, and I'm planning on giving one of the Challenge Grifo permutations a try. Don't know if those found your radar.
I'm in need of a second pair of clinchers, and I'm planning on giving one of the Challenge Grifo permutations a try. Don't know if those found your radar. Yeah, I've got a Mud 2 34 tub…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-06-25:1198434:Comment:605522010-06-25T19:48:03.024ZDan Werlehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DanWerle
Yeah, I've got a Mud 2 34 tubular (sic) that I use for muddy conditions and have been delighted with it. I'd like to try something else; however, if the Mud 2 is the clear favorite, it's a no-brainer. Cyclocross Magazine's clincher tire reviews from several issues ago pointed out many of the tire's strengths; it is one of the best mud clinchers available for sure; however, it wasn't far-and-away the best in head-to-head competition.
Yeah, I've got a Mud 2 34 tubular (sic) that I use for muddy conditions and have been delighted with it. I'd like to try something else; however, if the Mud 2 is the clear favorite, it's a no-brainer. Cyclocross Magazine's clincher tire reviews from several issues ago pointed out many of the tire's strengths; it is one of the best mud clinchers available for sure; however, it wasn't far-and-away the best in head-to-head competition. You'll hear it over and over,…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-06-25:1198434:Comment:605492010-06-25T19:43:45.697ZChristopher Plummerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/plum
You'll hear it over and over, but the Mud 2s do it all.
You'll hear it over and over, but the Mud 2s do it all.