file tread vs. regular tread tubulars - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T02:36:18Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/file-tread-vs-regular-tread?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A49747&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGoing back to old school, pre…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-01-07:1198434:Comment:497562010-01-07T15:15:31.266ZRick Mellendickhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RickMellendick
Going back to old school, pre-sofa bikes (full suspension), smoke and dart were the key, big 2.2 up front and a 1.9 in rear, I did the same thing last year 34 Fango up front and 32 in rear, worked very well even at Granouge which was pure hell for mud. I have also considered moving to the slick rear and bigger tread up front, but based on past logic, I would use a 32 or smaller rear, and a 34 Typhoon, or Fango up front or maybe a Rhino... Comfort and aggressiveness, in turns is key, but you…
Going back to old school, pre-sofa bikes (full suspension), smoke and dart were the key, big 2.2 up front and a 1.9 in rear, I did the same thing last year 34 Fango up front and 32 in rear, worked very well even at Granouge which was pure hell for mud. I have also considered moving to the slick rear and bigger tread up front, but based on past logic, I would use a 32 or smaller rear, and a 34 Typhoon, or Fango up front or maybe a Rhino... Comfort and aggressiveness, in turns is key, but you need to be able to hook up after the turn to stay with the pack... just my .02. A front file tread has limite…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-01-07:1198434:Comment:497512010-01-07T02:04:58.038ZKatsu Tandahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KatsuTanda
A front file tread has limited use in my opinion. I would not ride strictly file tread up front. Maybe add another SSC Sprint front to your arsenal including the Typhoon.<br />
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Having tire choice is key. I some times wonder why I've spent hundreds of dollars in tubular tires and wheels when I never use them but I am reassured when I encounter that day when I do need that other tire.
A front file tread has limited use in my opinion. I would not ride strictly file tread up front. Maybe add another SSC Sprint front to your arsenal including the Typhoon.<br />
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Having tire choice is key. I some times wonder why I've spent hundreds of dollars in tubular tires and wheels when I never use them but I am reassured when I encounter that day when I do need that other tire. I'm a big fan of fast-rolling…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-01-07:1198434:Comment:497492010-01-07T01:23:18.198ZMatt Allynhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MattAllyn
I'm a big fan of fast-rolling rear treads and aggressive front treads. Most of your cornering traction comes from the front tires while most of your rolling resistance comes from the rear. I wouldn't consider a file-tread up front. Personally, I'd rather turn faster than try to gain a little bit of overall speed.
I'm a big fan of fast-rolling rear treads and aggressive front treads. Most of your cornering traction comes from the front tires while most of your rolling resistance comes from the rear. I wouldn't consider a file-tread up front. Personally, I'd rather turn faster than try to gain a little bit of overall speed. Answering part 2 first, I def…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-01-07:1198434:Comment:497472010-01-07T01:19:53.505Zjmootehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/jmoote
Answering part 2 first, I definitely think 34 all around will be good for you. You've already established that the SSC Sprint tread works on the larger casing size (so no concern about knob positioning, etc. as mentioned) and I'd disagree about the narrower tires being better in snow and sand. You want to float on those. Mud is debatable and I still like a wider tire, but I do see the logic in narrower if it's _really_ deep - the kind of deep we don't really see in most North American…
Answering part 2 first, I definitely think 34 all around will be good for you. You've already established that the SSC Sprint tread works on the larger casing size (so no concern about knob positioning, etc. as mentioned) and I'd disagree about the narrower tires being better in snow and sand. You want to float on those. Mud is debatable and I still like a wider tire, but I do see the logic in narrower if it's _really_ deep - the kind of deep we don't really see in most North American venues.<br />
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I can't help with Part 1, except to say that I plan to try it myself next season (with some FMB Sprints in 34). This probably depends a lot on how you ride and on your position on the bike. If you have a lot of weight on the front and ride aggressively, the file tread up front is probably fine in any conditions that it works out back. If you sit back and lean through turns, you're going to lose the front end more easily...