Clincher options for grassy course

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Permalink Reply by andrew on September 18, 2008 at 2:38pm

mark, did you see our issue 3? everything is in there. :-)

try a jet, mezcal, speedmax, at least on the rear, those would be pretty fast. i usually like a bit more tread in the front. call me asap and i can bring you something. see our site contact info.

got an extra bike for us to ride? looking for a ride that day. wired magazine = industry? :-)

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Permalink Reply by Mark McClusky on September 18, 2008 at 2:41pm

Media is one of the categories.

I do have issue 3, but not here at the office, and I'm having that instant gratification problem.

I'll give you a ring....

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Permalink Reply by Hamilton on September 18, 2008 at 2:55pm

I'm not much help on the tires but I am jealous that you're going to CrossVegas. I do a lot of Trade shows for my job(sales) but none of them are fun in any way. This one would be really cool to attend or even work at.

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Permalink Reply by elgee on September 18, 2008 at 4:13pm

Run a jet and a mud....and the course is grass, deep energy sapping grass. I'll see you at the line.
Elgee
It's gonna be more fun than anything brotherin, dont get too caught up in the techy crap. Look for the SQUIRT LUBE team throwing out samples during the race....from the race. Out!
We will also be at the Cactus Cup....

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Permalink Reply by Tom Needham on September 18, 2008 at 4:31pm

How about the Challenge Grifo XS "open tubular" clinchers? They have the file tread w/ knobs on the outside, and a supple casing.

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Permalink Reply by OnTheRivet on September 18, 2008 at 8:46pm

I run a Michelin Jet on the rear and Mud2 in front for "grassy" courses.

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Permalink Reply by Dan_CX on September 18, 2008 at 9:28pm

Keep in mind that the course in on soccer fields. The sprinklers run fairly regularly there, so you do run the chance of having some nice slick wet spots. A semi-slick might not be the best choice. Maybe something like the Maxxis Mimo, or a Vredestien. Just my 2 cents.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Bramhall on September 19, 2008 at 6:38am

Maxxis Mimo would be a good option. Really similar tread to a lot of the Euro tubies. Michelin Jet is also a good call.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Studnicki on September 23, 2008 at 9:30am

I've raced the Michelin Jet's plenty of times when it was just dry grass to deal with and had no issues. The dry-condition version of the Grifo is also good and comes in either a tuby or clincher.

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