CX and gravel tire
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Looking for a gravel tire (and bonus if it can CX). I was thinking of the Clement LAS as a tire that can be fast on gravel for races. I was wondering if a tire like the Schwalbe G-One might be faster/smoother ? The LAS has the bonus of being a good cross tire as well. Any other file thread to look at ? Right now I have a a PDX/MXP combo for CX, MSO 40mm for trails. Looking for something faster. Compass look like they offer a good choice but $$
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Thanks for the suggestion. I knew about this model but forgot about it !
I'm a fan of how the PDX hook up to grass and ground on the corners. I might be wrong to think that, but since the LAS have the same side thread, I imagine they would hook up nicely. I have yet to test, the transition from flat to knobs might be unpredictable ?!
Continental Speed : 35mm / 350gr. definitly looks like a fast thread, might be missing a tad of grip for a fast CX race ?!
Schwalbe G-One : 35mm / 400gr. Tubeless is a plus, looks like a fast tire for road/gravel. Not CXable.
Clement LAS : 35mm / 350gr. I've enjoyed all my Clement tires. Good thread for faster CX, will they slow down on gravel ?
Compass Bon Jon : 35mm / 300-350gr... Looks really fast and smooth but they cost double the price of the others.
I'm a fan of how the PDX hook up to grass and ground on the corners. I might be wrong to think that, but since the LAS have the same side thread, I imagine they would hook up nicely. I have yet to test, the transition from flat to knobs might be unpredictable ?!
Continental Speed : 35mm / 350gr. definitly looks like a fast thread, might be missing a tad of grip for a fast CX race ?!
Schwalbe G-One : 35mm / 400gr. Tubeless is a plus, looks like a fast tire for road/gravel. Not CXable.
Clement LAS : 35mm / 350gr. I've enjoyed all my Clement tires. Good thread for faster CX, will they slow down on gravel ?
Compass Bon Jon : 35mm / 300-350gr... Looks really fast and smooth but they cost double the price of the others.
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Not likely to be UCI CX legal at "35mm" wide, if that's a factor.
G-One is a lovely tyre with great qualities but getting grip in muddy conditions is not one of those qualities. It likes being able to grip a hard surface.
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wheelzqc wrote:Thanks for the feedback on the G-One. Might be the ticket. Just trying to figure out if I should go with the LAS instead. I imagine the G-One being the fastest/smoothest on the road/gravel.
I think the Compass would be faster there.
LionelB wrote:wheelzqc wrote:Thanks for the feedback on the G-One. Might be the ticket. Just trying to figure out if I should go with the LAS instead. I imagine the G-One being the fastest/smoothest on the road/gravel.
I think the Compass would be faster there.
I know .. and faster to empty the wallet. Decisions. I'm registered for Rasputitsa and might do other races/rides like that.
For typical gravel you want a slick tire or a very fine file tread.
For CX, you want knobbies unless it's completely dry and there's zero grass.
So, 2 different tires.
For CX, you want knobbies unless it's completely dry and there's zero grass.
So, 2 different tires.
Yeah I guess the focus is more for gravel racing. The CX racing is just bonus, I already have a set of tires for that.
How about the Panaracer GravelKing SK in 32c ? Too knobby ? It does look supple and light (320gr and tubeless!). I believe Panaracer makes the tires for Compass.
How about the Panaracer GravelKing SK in 32c ? Too knobby ? It does look supple and light (320gr and tubeless!). I believe Panaracer makes the tires for Compass.
For what I'm looking to do 32 would be the smallest... I already have 28s and usually when you can run 28s you can run 25s, I found..and then it's road bike material. I'm looking for races/rides where I need a CX bike with larger tires. I'm not sure if tread is needed. It all depends on what you want to do and how you want to do it.
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