recomdations for tires for a newbie - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T04:38:11Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/recomdations-for-tires-for-a?feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy suggestion for new cross r…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-07-09:1198434:Comment:325662009-07-09T21:54:39.802ZZenNMotionhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ZenNMotion
My suggestion for new cross racers is to pick a good all around set of tires for typical local conditions on the conservative side meaning wider with more tread than a more experienced crosser might choose for the same conditions. Then learn to experiment with the pressure with the same tires for different courses- the right pressure for a given tire casing under different conditions is at least as important to be familiar with, if not more, than the tread pattern. Cat 4/C races aren't won…
My suggestion for new cross racers is to pick a good all around set of tires for typical local conditions on the conservative side meaning wider with more tread than a more experienced crosser might choose for the same conditions. Then learn to experiment with the pressure with the same tires for different courses- the right pressure for a given tire casing under different conditions is at least as important to be familiar with, if not more, than the tread pattern. Cat 4/C races aren't won because of tire choice although they can be lost due to spills and other handling errors. It's more important for a beginner to develop confidence at speed, so a "sticky" tire choice with more aggressive tread, lower pressure (up to the point of risking pinchflats or folding) is a better choice than a faster, less aggressive tire while a new rider is on the steep part of the learning curve. And using one tire for most conditions develops familiarity with riding the limits at different pressures- lots of choices for tires but pick one or two to start. And the sooner you switch to tubulars, the better as you have to re-learn all over again! Thanks I read it and finally…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-07-08:1198434:Comment:325392009-07-08T19:22:46.750ZKurtis Fraleyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KurtisFraley
Thanks I read it and finally decided on the Maxis Raze.
Thanks I read it and finally decided on the Maxis Raze. Issue 3 has a great review of…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-07-08:1198434:Comment:325272009-07-08T11:42:54.227ZCincicycleshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Michael
Issue 3 has a great review of tires!
Issue 3 has a great review of tires!