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[Closed] Wot CX tyre for gravel?

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SB8s, good as they are in 2.1", in 32mm not so sure they'll not wash out around the malvern gravels on hardpack.

Anyone got any opinions on something tough (can take a hit) and hang on with some predictability on gravels?
ta


 
Posted : 23/02/2012 7:23 pm
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I dunno, the 32mm SB8s I have on mine seem to hold onto pretty much everything apart from clayish mud.


 
Posted : 23/02/2012 7:27 pm
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Been impressed with my Smart Sams on gravel and hardpack.


 
Posted : 23/02/2012 8:00 pm
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It's less about the tyres and soooooooooo much more about the skills. Sorry, skillz.

Look up Panaracer Mach SS tyres. I used a one on the rear for the three peaks, and they are great..


 
Posted : 23/02/2012 8:35 pm
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I was worried those smart sams would be a bit half arsed. Seem to be pretty cheap so maybe Ill give them a crack. Have picked up a pair of SB8s for next to nothing on ebay anyway so will give them a spin.

ta


 
Posted : 23/02/2012 11:03 pm
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small block 8s are great.


 
Posted : 23/02/2012 11:13 pm
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I've always run Bonty Jones CX's on my 'cross bikes after a recommendation from Will at John's Bikes in Bath.

Great all round cx tyres, can't comment specifically on their gravel abilities though.


 
Posted : 23/02/2012 11:15 pm