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JRogers
03-09-2004, 07:29 PM
Might get a new set of cross tires. The primary concerns are rolling resistance, durability and wieght. I also don't want to pay $50.

Right now, I am using Panaracer Crossblasters. They are light and have decent grip. I have also never flatted on them, which is nice. The rear is just about bald now. I also have a spare Michelin Mud laying around so I might just toss that on the front and put the Panaracer front in the rear, if I can't think of anything better. I will be riding mostly on dirt roads, pavement with a good measure of singletrack. No racing but I like to go fast.

SuspectDevice
03-10-2004, 05:12 PM
I am super super fond of the Tufo tubular clinchers.

They take a normal tubular and glue a bead to it to expand onto the rim. They can't pinchflat and if you get a thorn or glass-type puncture you can just squeeze in some sealent.

You should be able to find them for ~35ish.

riderx
03-11-2004, 10:32 AM
Originally posted by JRogers
I will be riding mostly on dirt roads, pavement with a good measure of singletrack. No racing but I like to go fast. The Ritchey SpeedMax fits that bill nicely and they don't break the bank. I like mine just fine.

jon cross
03-11-2004, 11:30 PM
Tufo.