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View Full Version : Second Tires lexington476 09-11-2004, 03:31 PM I have a set of Michelin Cyclocross Jets right now. But I know I am going to need something for the mud. What are good mud tires, that will not cost a ton? What do folks think of the Cyclcross Mud2s? Same compnay why now... Gripped 09-12-2004, 09:24 AM I have a set of Michelin Cyclocross Jets right now. But I know I am going to need something for the mud. What are good mud tires, that will not cost a ton? What do folks think of the Cyclcross Mud2s? Same compnay why now... As soon as the ground gets wet, the Jets will be worthless. Michelin Muds are a fine choice. There are probably others. The Muds are pretty supple but if you run them at low psi, they are suseptible to pinch flats. ByronLing 09-12-2004, 10:43 AM How are the GEAX blade tires for wet/muddy conditions? My bike is coming with Ritchey Speedmax tires, which I hear arent too good in wet weather. Hakkalugi 09-12-2004, 10:20 PM I got the new Michelin Mud 2's 3 weeks ago, and haven't had a single pinch flat running them at their lowest rated PSI. I cased an 18" curb that bent my back rim and was able to ride back 5 miles to my car. In fact, I was quite impressed with them overall. They roll much faster than the old Mud's, but pack with wet mud a little quicker though. I got the 30's, but in hindsight, should have gone wider, as my older Muds felt much better. They work very well in all conditions - mud, dry singletrack, and gravel double track. A very good tire indeed. Will be on my second pair of wheels in case of a muddy race. HTH, EwS lexington476 09-19-2004, 05:35 PM Well I found the short comings today of the Jets. SAND! I was all over the place. I am going to order a set of kobby tires... Who has the best price on tires? Any opinions on the: Ritchey SpeedMax Cross Pro Kenda Kwick Cyclocross I think I might just get the Michelin Cyclocross Mud 2s. euro-trash 09-19-2004, 07:12 PM Well I found the short comings today of the Jets. SAND! I was all over the place. I am going to order a set of kobby tires... Who has the best price on tires? Any opinions on the: Ritchey SpeedMax Cross Pro Kenda Kwick Cyclocross I think I might just get the Michelin Cyclocross Mud 2s. What psi were you running? Part of your problem may be you weren't slowing-down properly going into technical stuff. You should wreck maybe once a year in races, not twice a race. lexington476 09-20-2004, 06:08 AM I was running ~42 in the front, and ~45 in the rear. I am ~160 pounds. I have never been any good at setting PSI on the MTB or CX bikes. |