Tire selection - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T08:51:56Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/tire-selection?feed=yes&xn_auth=noFolks mix and match tires all…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-11-30:1198434:Comment:1610512014-11-30T22:52:01.267ZKris Fleminghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KrisFleming
<p>Folks mix and match tires all the time in CX. I tend to run a beefier (read: more grip) tire in front and something less aggressive in the back. I'm much more comfortable drifting the back wheel than I am the front, so try to put as much grip up there as practical for the course and my riding style. Not sure how much you see it in the Elite/Pro ranks, but those guys/girls are all incredible bike handlers and used to being able to slip and slide their way around a course. I do know some…</p>
<p>Folks mix and match tires all the time in CX. I tend to run a beefier (read: more grip) tire in front and something less aggressive in the back. I'm much more comfortable drifting the back wheel than I am the front, so try to put as much grip up there as practical for the course and my riding style. Not sure how much you see it in the Elite/Pro ranks, but those guys/girls are all incredible bike handlers and used to being able to slip and slide their way around a course. I do know some mess around with tread direction on tires that are directional (like the Grifo) and often run the rear tire "tractor style" (tread pattern facing opposite of recommended) to gain some added grip.</p>