Are you a MUDDER?

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Permalink Reply by mark on October 22, 2008 at 8:42am

If you're a clincher user, the Michelin Mud really does work well for me in mud. I'm also pretty happy with the Maxxis Larsen. Not so with the Raze.
There is one school of thought that says skinny tires for mud. That might be OK on the straights, but the fat contact on a muddy corner seems much better to me.

Permalink Reply by JB on October 22, 2008 at 8:44am

Muds are great.

too bad i don't have the Fango's in yet...grifo for me

Permalink Reply by Joe Parker on October 22, 2008 at 8:58am

Challenge Grifo 32's

Permalink Reply by Monkeybusiness on October 22, 2008 at 9:14am

I wish I had some monster legs to push me thru the mud. It should be fun!!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by JB on October 22, 2008 at 11:58am

it's not about monster legs. like sand, it's about technique. keep spinning and let the front wheel go where it wants.. don't fight the bike. you will wear out, fast!

Permalink Reply by Monkeybusiness on October 22, 2008 at 12:44pm

Letting the bike go do its thing is right up my alley I don't mind the mud at all. So you say just keep spinning, I may finish a little better this weekend. I'm stoked!

Permalink Reply by JB on October 22, 2008 at 12:47pm

controlled chaos. Just go balls out into it and try to steer with the rear end. Fun stuff.

Permalink Reply by Kyle Bush on October 22, 2008 at 10:36am

Oh ya I'm a Muddah and wish the race was today!! This weekend will run the deep carbons with Dugast Rhino 32's
The Fango tread sounds like it would be great too. Hopefully get to check some of those out soon.
I agree on the clincher side, Michy Muds hook up awesome.

Permalink Reply by Monkeybusiness on October 22, 2008 at 1:26pm

Did I say I'm glad I didn't wash my bike after the Blvd cup?

Permalink Reply by Chris Locke on October 22, 2008 at 2:56pm

Might want to make sure you have some spikes on your shoes. There is a rather steep run-up that might be a little tricky without some spikes.

And don't worry there is a bike wash. Plus a near by lake....

Permalink Reply by Heather Jordan on October 23, 2008 at 5:43pm

It will be true cyclocross FUN!

Permalink Reply by Albino on October 23, 2008 at 8:26pm

32's with a little more side knob up front, Tufo 30's on the rear. I'll have spare wheels of course. Might have to run a practice lap or two and play around with the combination.

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