rondot@spiritone.com
Yeah. I understand Hutchinson actually is nothing more than a puppy...er...tire mill. They care nothing about the breed, just the $$$. I even heard some of their tires were seized by officials because of neglect. Not being properly cared for because they did not adhere to strict tire breed specs. So sad. I do think they are up for adoption now to rollers who would offer a good home.
Speaking of ugly to some. About two months ago I saw a BMX bike that had desert camo pattern tires. Not just on the sidewalls, but all across the knobs. Might be ugly to some, but I thought they looked pretty neat (for fun). If the right size, would look neat on a Cross or Mountain bike.
From: Matt Savage
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 9:58 AM
To: mailto:rondot@spiritone.com
Cc: Chris Cortez ; Shane Gibson ; OBRA List
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] cx tire recomendations
Yeah, but the Bulldog isn't a very pretty tire...
Sent from Matt Savage's DynaTac 8000X...
On Sep 7, 2012, at 8:31 AM, wrote:
Clement PDX is a very good all-round tire, but the WTB CrossWolf might be the most under rated tire for a clincher. I have raced both these tires in all conditions. Pick one of the ones suggested and race your bike. Dont worry about tire choice unless you find you have issues related to those tires.
My favorite tubeless tire is still the Hutchinson Bulldog for all conditions. I have never had a tire clear out and give me traction as well.
my to cents
ron
From: Chris Cortez
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 8:45 AM
To: Shane Gibson
Cc: OBRA List
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] cx tire recomendations
I rode the clincher version of the Clement PDX in a couple of races last year... before that bike and those tires were stolen... and they were my favorite cx tire yet. HUGE volume, felt great at low pressure. I have yet to replace them, but I definitely will.
On Sep 7, 2012, at 8:33 AM, Shane Gibson wrote:
I just glued on Clement PDXs this year. Raced once and had four CX practice rides on them. So far absolutely bomber tire. Excellent traction, low rolling resistance. I'm told (can't verify yet, though...) that they have good mud handling capabilities as well. I think that so far; they are well worth the price.
~~shane
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"Opportunities multiply as they are seized." - Sun Tzu
On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 8:23 AM, Matt Martel wrote:
Clement PDX is a fine choice.
Matt Martel
On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Stewart Campbell wrote:
Hey y'all,
So I'm finally getting into cx this year. I'm working on a used cx bike that needs tires.
Whats a good recomendation for a beginner that weighs 130lbs. Oh yea, clincher.
Also 32c vs 35c.
Keep in mind that I'm only looking for one set to race this year.
So far I'm looking at the Clement PDX or the Conti cyclo x-king.
Thanks,
Stewart
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