Tubeless CX tires (now that Hutchinson is out) - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T07:13:38Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/tubeless-cx-tires-now-that-hutchinson-is-out?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A134422&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI run HM 35's on Iron Cross r…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-05:1198434:Comment:1524382014-02-05T22:05:45.295ZCraig MacIntyrehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CraigMacIntyre
<p>I run HM 35's on Iron Cross rims tubeless and they kill. They were not as easy to set up as some of my other tires but I still did it with a floor pump (I am spoiled - with the IC rims it is usually 3-5 pumps and Pop Pop Pop on they go. With the HM it took like 10-15).</p>
<p>I love the tread pattern and Kenda CX tires just work for me. I use the Kwickers as well and they actually set up easier. I have not used the SCT tires as I don't see the need.</p>
<p>Try the HM in a 35 or 40 and I…</p>
<p>I run HM 35's on Iron Cross rims tubeless and they kill. They were not as easy to set up as some of my other tires but I still did it with a floor pump (I am spoiled - with the IC rims it is usually 3-5 pumps and Pop Pop Pop on they go. With the HM it took like 10-15).</p>
<p>I love the tread pattern and Kenda CX tires just work for me. I use the Kwickers as well and they actually set up easier. I have not used the SCT tires as I don't see the need.</p>
<p>Try the HM in a 35 or 40 and I think you will be hooked</p>
<p>BTW - I cannot use a 40 on my frame, hence the 35.</p> Cool. Have a set of Happy Med…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-05:1198434:Comment:1524352014-02-05T19:09:19.559ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
<p>Cool. Have a set of Happy Mediums in 40 and thinking of setting them up tubeless for year-round use.</p>
<p>Cool. Have a set of Happy Mediums in 40 and thinking of setting them up tubeless for year-round use.</p> Yes it did. Not sure which XL…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-05:1198434:Comment:1524892014-02-05T19:02:50.484ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
<p>Yes it did. Not sure which XLC rimstrip it was, just the translucent green one. Again, still needed the compressor to seal up whereas the Velocity 7s I could use a hand pump just fine.</p>
<p>Yes it did. Not sure which XLC rimstrip it was, just the translucent green one. Again, still needed the compressor to seal up whereas the Velocity 7s I could use a hand pump just fine.</p> Andy, as of last week Special…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-05:1198434:Comment:1524272014-02-05T02:29:09.888ZKris Fleminghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KrisFleming
<p>Andy, as of last week Specialized listed the Captains in 2Bliss and non-2Bliss. Are they definitely going away?</p>
<p>Andy, as of last week Specialized listed the Captains in 2Bliss and non-2Bliss. Are they definitely going away?</p> this is an old post but the H…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-05:1198434:Comment:1525692014-02-05T01:02:15.230Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
<p>this is an old post but the Hutchinson tubeless tires are back. </p>
<p>this is an old post but the Hutchinson tubeless tires are back. </p> we're really sad the Captains…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-05:1198434:Comment:1524262014-02-05T01:01:55.786Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
<p>we're really sad the Captains went away. That width and tread was quite good.</p>
<p>The Hutchinsons are back by the way! </p>
<p>we're really sad the Captains went away. That width and tread was quite good.</p>
<p>The Hutchinsons are back by the way! </p> Update: I changed from the Sl…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-05:1198434:Comment:1524252014-02-05T00:47:11.493ZHobbanerohttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Hobbanero
<p>Update: I changed from the Slant Six to the Specialized Captain 2Bliss for this season, and more recently, the just available Trigger (file tread) 2Bliss. The Specialized tires hold air better than the Slant Six does. The Captains are 34c, and the Triggers are 33c stated, but I have not measured them. They are hard to mount...I had to resort to tire levers. This is on my Enve rims, which I could not get Clement LAS tires to hold air on.</p>
<p>I ran the Captains at 28psi front/ 31 rear, and…</p>
<p>Update: I changed from the Slant Six to the Specialized Captain 2Bliss for this season, and more recently, the just available Trigger (file tread) 2Bliss. The Specialized tires hold air better than the Slant Six does. The Captains are 34c, and the Triggers are 33c stated, but I have not measured them. They are hard to mount...I had to resort to tire levers. This is on my Enve rims, which I could not get Clement LAS tires to hold air on.</p>
<p>I ran the Captains at 28psi front/ 31 rear, and I weigh 180 lbs.</p> Hey JD, did your rim stip cov…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-04:1198434:Comment:1524772014-02-04T23:42:34.429Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
<p>Hey JD, did your rim stip cover the deep channel on the A23 rims? </p>
<p>Hey JD, did your rim stip cover the deep channel on the A23 rims? </p> FWIW, my two fave file tread…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-04:1198434:Comment:1525652014-02-04T23:41:22.314Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
<p>FWIW, my two fave file tread tires are the Happy Medium (35c or 40c) and Chicane and have had decent luck with them on Stan's rims (not the Alphas though). If the Chicane ever comes in a nylon version you might try that but the open tubular is obviously not a great tubeless option. </p>
<p>FWIW, my two fave file tread tires are the Happy Medium (35c or 40c) and Chicane and have had decent luck with them on Stan's rims (not the Alphas though). If the Chicane ever comes in a nylon version you might try that but the open tubular is obviously not a great tubeless option. </p> I keep reading that Schwalbe…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-02-01:1198434:Comment:1524482014-02-01T01:06:39.200ZJBHhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JBH
<p>I keep reading that Schwalbe is offering the Rocket Ron and Super Swan in a tubeless ready CX version. Did a search and undercovered this: From Schwalbe: <em>“The Super Swan is a tire that we produce exlusively for <br/>Giant and will not offer in the aftermarket. It is a 700x35c tubeless version of <br/>our old Rocket Ron (HS 406) tread pattern.”</em></p>
<p>I keep reading that Schwalbe is offering the Rocket Ron and Super Swan in a tubeless ready CX version. Did a search and undercovered this: From Schwalbe: <em>“The Super Swan is a tire that we produce exlusively for <br/>Giant and will not offer in the aftermarket. It is a 700x35c tubeless version of <br/>our old Rocket Ron (HS 406) tread pattern.”</em></p>