Narrow clincher tyres

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Permalink Reply by c-note on September 11, 2010 at 9:51pm

The Kenda Kwik is labelled 700 X 30 C but mounts up to be close to 28. I've fit this to a road bike, but it'll depend on the frame clearance. 

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Permalink Reply by J.D. Kimple on September 12, 2010 at 10:56am

If you can find old Vredestein Campos, those were made in a 32 and a 28. I saw some 28's not long ago on eBay. Also, in issue #4 was a big clincher review, and I think the Panaracer CrossBlaster and Conti Twister Pro were pretty narrow. I wish I could get ahold of the old Campos, I really liked how those rode.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Stone on September 12, 2010 at 11:44am

Thanks for the suggestions guys.
I'll have a look and see if I can get any of them.

I can get my mud IIs (which measure 32mm) in the frame, but there is some slight rub on the chain stays.
I'll be using new forks so there won't be a problem at the front end so I'm only after one tyre.

Cheers
Thomas

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Permalink Reply by Rich on September 12, 2010 at 7:01pm

http://www.schwalbetires.com/cx_pro

The offer a 30c size, and the lugs look good for mud.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Stone on September 13, 2010 at 5:30am

Hi Rich,

I'd seen those and was interested by them, but I don't know anyone that uses them so can't get some measurements from them.

You can get them pretty cheaply in the UK so maybe I should just buy one and test it anyway.

Cheers

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Permalink Reply by Chris Brent on September 26, 2010 at 1:09pm

I put some on my Mavic Aksiums and they measure 28mm on my calipers. They're really skinny looking and ,for trail riding at least, the don't really work for my 190lb weight. Not much traction and when I lower the pressure to 45psi they bottom out very easily. Sounds like they might work for what you're trying though.

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Permalink Reply by Booksy on September 14, 2010 at 9:45am

Panaracer Cross Blasters are 31's and they're great. I'd guess a 28 wouldn't feel like there was much underneath you and if you're in mud, you're going to have problems with road clearance regardless of the width. I'd fit the biggest thing I could and pray for dry conditions.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Stone on September 17, 2010 at 11:04am

Hi Booksy,

Good points.
I'll have a look at those cross blasters.

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Thompson on September 20, 2010 at 9:30am

You can also try the Scwalbe CX Pro Lights at 30mm (but are less than that). I actually tried them on my Look 595 (not a lot of clearance) -- the front tire was fine but the rear was just rubbing. If you have an older frame these might fit.

A word of caution -- these are really light Cx tires @~250g. I'd put some sealant in the tubes.

Best,

Bruce

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