CX is coming - tire choices
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CX is coming - tire choices
Any suggestions for a 35-38mm tubeless tire with a good all-around tread that could be used for all CX conditions? Preference for tan sidewalls.
I was about to buy a set of Donnely PDX WC's that I found on-sale, but now wondering if I should try something a little bit wider. My series doesn't care about tire width, and I have 33mm tires already (Vittoria Terreno Mix) if needed. I've run tubular PDX's and Challenge Baby Limus in the past and liked 'em, but am all-in on Tubeless now so wondering what other options might be out there.
I see Rene Herse Steilacoom TC Standard or Extralight and they look good, but are a bit expensive. It seems like most other tires I find in the 35-38mm size range have more of a gravel tread and might be great for dry, but probably wouldn't work very well in mud/wet CX race conditions.
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I was about to buy a set of Donnely PDX WC's that I found on-sale, but now wondering if I should try something a little bit wider. My series doesn't care about tire width, and I have 33mm tires already (Vittoria Terreno Mix) if needed. I've run tubular PDX's and Challenge Baby Limus in the past and liked 'em, but am all-in on Tubeless now so wondering what other options might be out there.
I see Rene Herse Steilacoom TC Standard or Extralight and they look good, but are a bit expensive. It seems like most other tires I find in the 35-38mm size range have more of a gravel tread and might be great for dry, but probably wouldn't work very well in mud/wet CX race conditions.
Any thoughts?
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I had a pair of MXPs (the non-tubeless version). Good all around tire, but don't know about the tubeless version.
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Ritchey has some wider cyclocross options, I ran a set of shields for awhile in the 35mm width and liked them but only used them in dry conditions
https://us.ritcheylogic.com/us_en/cyclocross-bike/tires
https://us.ritcheylogic.com/us_en/cyclocross-bike/tires
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Concur. I have ran MXP tubed clinchers in the past as a general gravel/training tire. The tread is a good all-around option, but I think they are limited to 33mm.
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Ritchey has some wider cyclocross options, I ran a set of shields for awhile in the 35mm width and liked them but only used them in dry conditions
https://us.ritcheylogic.com/us_en/cyclocross-bike/tires
https://us.ritcheylogic.com/us_en/cyclocross-bike/tires
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Anyther option might be the rene herse steilacoom https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop...38-steilacoom/ I think that is what Jan runs when he races around here
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We're in the middle of a drought and things are going to be super dry and mostly hardpack around here. I have Gravel King SK already mounted on my gravel wheelset, I think I'm just going keep on with those to start the season.
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FWIW the Donnelly tubeless tires set up pretty wide on most rims. True width 35 or 36 mm, probably. I like the PDX - that’s a good all-rounder. Baby Limus is now available tubeless, by the way. That’s my favorite all-round tubular and I like the slightly lower tread profile versus the PDX but I also do t have any experience with the Challenge’s tubeless tires yet.
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Anyther option might be the rene herse steilacoom https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop...38-steilacoom/ I think that is what Jan runs when he races around here
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I'm very intrigued by these tires, but the price... ouchy. I feel like I read on BF in another thread that Rene Herse tires needed some kind of special sealant that was causing issues? Maybe that it couldn't be added through the valve? Anyone here know anything about that?
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MSOs are great. I did have an issue with one that I could never get to mount straight. I think it was a manufacturing defect, but it still sealed. Solved the problem by putting it on the back wheel so I didn't have to look at it.
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Anyther option might be the rene herse steilacoom https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop...38-steilacoom/ I think that is what Jan runs when he races around here
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I've always used Maxxis Rambler tires. Very fast, very light, great traction, low rolling resistance. Couldn't ask for more (unless its muddy). They do clear mud well for short patches of mud.
They are available in your size - 38mm. (and 40, and 45, and 50)
Given all the short bursts of acceleration, I try to avoid tires that weigh over 1lb each. The ramblers (at ~384 gram) are lighter than many CX specific tires.
They are available in your size - 38mm. (and 40, and 45, and 50)
Given all the short bursts of acceleration, I try to avoid tires that weigh over 1lb each. The ramblers (at ~384 gram) are lighter than many CX specific tires.
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Donnelly MXPs are great in loose and dry conditions, and at 120 TPI, they're super compliant.