What's the best tyre for a cyclocross bike?
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Rules for this thread: You're only allowed to recommend one tyre (which you should preferably own). No other information allowed, just the tyre name. I'll start:
FMB Supermud
FMB Supermud
Pannier, 120rpm.
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Challenge Limus0
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph - but it depends onthe conditions!!0
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Michelin Mud20
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Racing Ralph.0
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Conti Cyclo X King RS0
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The thing is the best tyre for racing won't survive 3 hours in the North Downs... there is a big discrepancy between what is good to lap a muddy CX course and what is good to train in the woodsleft the forum March 20230 -
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The thing is the best tyre for racing won't survive 3 hours in the North Downs... there is a big discrepancy between what is good to lap a muddy CX course and what is good to train in the woods
so far bar the other day when I had a tyre slash which to be fair I've had in the past on MTB's as well.
higher end clinchers seem to holding up for north/south downs plus tow path or similar, oh and making MTBers look puzzled at Swinley!
had some Tracer PRO's though binned the rear in the photo and have a Racing Ralph. didn't have much luck with landcruisers on the hybrid many years back.
The cx reminds me of old MTB's, as long as you have some finesse so far even rocky descents aren't a problem, though admitly much slower than the MTB with tyres 60mm+ and 5inch travel...0 -
Well, if the question was the best tyre for all scenarios, then TUFO Flexus Cubus loaded up with sealant is actually really strong candidate. This tubular really is a jack of all trades with amazing durability, and while it's not the best 'racing' tyre, it will see off most clinchers (even in tubeless configurations).
I think we have scored a resounding FAIL on the OP instructions though.0 -
That was kind-of the point of this thread; I was trying to illustrate to the people posting "what CX bike?" threads, and the people replying with a recommendation of whatever they ride, that without context the information is useless. So here we have (or had, until you all started posting additional information) a list of people's favourite tyres that is almost useless because you don't know what they use them for. Actually, I did find it quite interesting, but only because I already know what sort of riding most of you do.The thing is the best tyre for racing won't survive 3 hours in the North Downs... there is a big discrepancy between what is good to lap a muddy CX course and what is good to train in the woods
Even the type of riding is only part of the story; for instance I race on tubs, but always use clinchers at Herne Hill because of the puncture risk, and I bet that next time VamP goes to Fowlmead he'll be taking his Tufos...
In the interest of providing some more useful information, my vote is for:
Racing - FMB SuperMud/Grifo/Fango (though I've never ridden Challenge or Dugast for a fair comparison). Interested in trying FMB Slalom
Training - Vittoria XG/XM (tubeless)
Sand (and possibly snow if we get any) - Vittoria XN tubeless
Commuting - Schwalbe Durano PlusPannier, 120rpm.0 -
Sand (and possibly snow if we get any) - Vittoria XN tubeless
I did have the XN tubeless and they are useless on dry sand. Tried on the horse path in Richmond park when dry and the sandy part of Esher common.... going nowhere
On the other hand, the WTB Crosswolf at 28-30 PSI were making good progress on sand with very decent lateral stability. They work well also on some types of mud, but not on the peanut butter typeleft the forum March 20230 -
Hmmm, that's interesting; the XNs are good on hard-packed damp beach sand, but I haven't done any comparisons on the soft stuff. Time for a CX ride in the park!Sand (and possibly snow if we get any) - Vittoria XN tubeless
I did have the XN tubeless and they are useless on dry sand. Tried on the horse path in Richmond park when dry and the sandy part of Esher common.... going nowhere
On the other hand, the WTB Crosswolf at 28-30 PSI were making good progress on sand with very decent lateral stability. They work well also on some types of mud, but not on the peanut butter typePannier, 120rpm.0 -
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Hmmm, that's interesting; the XNs are good on hard-packed damp beach sand, but I haven't done any comparisons on the soft stuff. Time for a CX ride in the park!Sand (and possibly snow if we get any) - Vittoria XN tubeless
I did have the XN tubeless and they are useless on dry sand. Tried on the horse path in Richmond park when dry and the sandy part of Esher common.... going nowhere
On the other hand, the WTB Crosswolf at 28-30 PSI were making good progress on sand with very decent lateral stability. They work well also on some types of mud, but not on the peanut butter type
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I run either XN in the dry or XM in the mud. Both are great tyres.0
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Durano Plus for commute? Maybe, if you can live with 25c. Or, if you can live with a wired 28c.
Hyper Voyager are better.
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How robust are Hyper Voyagers? Main reason for trying Durano Plus (25mm) was that I wanted something with similar performance to Conti 4 Seasons but more robust; although the Contis weren't bad, I wanted to see whether something else would be less prone to cutting up on Winter roads. Too early to form a strong opinion on the longevity, though early indications are hopeful, and handling/rolling resistance seem to be on a par with the Contis.Durano Plus for commute? Maybe, if you can live with 25c. Or, if you can live with a wired 28c.
Hyper Voyager are better.Pannier, 120rpm.0 -
maxxis mudwrestler. go up tubeless easily enough, run ok, reasonably tough (surrey, box , area) raced on them but I'm pretty crap so not a vaild test0
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How robust are Hyper Voyagers? Main reason for trying Durano Plus (25mm) was that I wanted something with similar performance to Conti 4 Seasons but more robust; although the Contis weren't bad, I wanted to see whether something else would be less prone to cutting up on Winter roads. Too early to form a strong opinion on the longevity, though early indications are hopeful, and handling/rolling resistance seem to be on a par with the Contis.Durano Plus for commute? Maybe, if you can live with 25c. Or, if you can live with a wired 28c.
Hyper Voyager are better.
Very, so far. Big volume as well so comfy. I like Durano Plus, a lot. I wish Schwalbe would get with the programme and make a 32c version. Or, at least, a 30.My blog: http://www.roubaixcycling.cc (kit reviews and other musings)
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Hmmm, that's interesting; the XNs are good on hard-packed damp beach sand, but I haven't done any comparisons on the soft stuff. Time for a CX ride in the park!Sand (and possibly snow if we get any) - Vittoria XN tubeless
I did have the XN tubeless and they are useless on dry sand. Tried on the horse path in Richmond park when dry and the sandy part of Esher common.... going nowhere
On the other hand, the WTB Crosswolf at 28-30 PSI were making good progress on sand with very decent lateral stability. They work well also on some types of mud, but not on the peanut butter type
I've got XN tubs on my grass track bike and in dry hard conditions at anything less than about 30psi they are useless. Above 30psi they are ok in terms of grip but pretty uncomfortable if the ground is bumpy. In the wet they are great, that is on wet grass just starting to cut up, at about 25psi. I haven't tried them on anything else as they are glued to my track wheels.
Answer to original question if I could only have one set of tyres for racing it would be Challenge Limus.0
