Forum menu
cyclocross tyres - ...
 

[Closed] cyclocross tyres - best all rounders (mainly for racing though!)

Posts: 0
Free Member
Topic starter
 

I need to get some new cross tyres - ideally up to 34c if possible, not huge clearance on cannondale crosser for much more. Use Schwalbe CX pro's on my spare wheels - these are very good but a bit narrow for tougher courses at 30c.

Looking at the following options as I can get these for around £20 or so per tyre...
Bontrager Jones 34c (not sure if grippy enough)
Maxxis Mud Wrestler 35c (hopefully not too wide)
Vittoria Cross XG Pro 34c (used to use these in 32c version - worn quick but seemed light and fast)

Any ideas, or should I look at other options? I also like the look of Racing Ralphs but maybe a bit too expensive.

Finally, not into Conti 'cross' tyres - had a pair and ditched after one ride!

advice appreciated! Cheers


 
Posted : 21/08/2011 9:39 am
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

I run the vittoria tyres and before I went to tubs found them great in most conditions.

Would also consider Challenge ..

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Grifo-32-Pro-Tyre/CHALTYRF320?utm_campaign=Googlebase&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=Googlebase

They are another good alround tyre.

Agree about conti cross tyres.. wear so quick, puncture easily and not great grip.


 
Posted : 21/08/2011 10:27 am
Posts: 5655
Full Member
 

Maxxis Raze are great all-rounders. Roll well, clear OK in sticky mud and seem a lot more wear-resistant than the dreaded Contis.


 
Posted : 21/08/2011 1:37 pm
Posts: 0
Full Member
 

Found the Mud Wrestlers to be good in most conditions but maybe wear a bit quick. Been lucky with punctures too.


 
Posted : 21/08/2011 9:40 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
Topic starter
 

Cheers - now between Maxxis Raze 35s and the Challenge Grifos 32s! - The Challenge seem cheaper at the moment.


 
Posted : 22/08/2011 9:33 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
Topic starter
 

Damn wiggle prices - just bought vittoria xg pros at £33 for a pair 🙂


 
Posted : 23/08/2011 9:25 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

Just spent £130 on 2 Tufos 😯


 
Posted : 23/08/2011 9:27 pm
 LS
Posts: 1174
Free Member
 

65 notes for a Tufo? Ouch! That's FMB/Dugast money.


 
Posted : 23/08/2011 10:36 pm
 aP
Posts: 681
Free Member
 

Rorschach - Flexus Cubus?


 
Posted : 23/08/2011 10:57 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

Flexus primus.Dugast rhinos are closer to £90 each 😯


 
Posted : 24/08/2011 7:29 am
 aP
Posts: 681
Free Member
 

Don't use the Tufo sealant I've found that that the last couple of bottles had curdled. I put a scoop of Stans in instead.


 
Posted : 24/08/2011 7:59 am
 LS
Posts: 1174
Free Member
 

If you're paying £90 for Rhinos then you're buying them from the wrong place!


 
Posted : 24/08/2011 9:32 am