low profile cross tires

John Forrest Tomlinson said:

I'm looking for a low profile cross tire to fit on a road bike. I've
got some 700x28 Michelins I got over 10 years ago that work fine, but
when they go I want to replace with something. Tried a 700x30 Kenda
Kwick and it's a little too big.

Any ideas?

Avocet makes (made??) what they used to call a 28mm cross tire that fit on
my old track bike. It is/was really about 25mm. Don't know whether or
not they still make that width, but it's a good tire, with a tread that
works well on the road and still helps in mud.

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John Forrest Tomlinson said:

I'm looking for a low profile cross tire to fit on a road bike. I've
got some 700x28 Michelins I got over 10 years ago that work fine, but
when they go I want to replace with something. Tried a 700x30 Kenda
Kwick and it's a little too big.

Any ideas?

700by28 Conti Top Touring. Not a lot of tread but enough for most dirt
roads.

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JT

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I second the Avocet "Cross" tire. With its "inverted" tread, it rolls
on pavement like a slick, yet still provides traction on dirt roads and
trails. Avocet offers it in 4 sizes from 700x28-38:

http://www.avocet.com/tirepages/cross_2_specs.html

I agree that Avocet's "distribution plan" is dumb as it sells only
direct. It is available, but your LBS would have to contact Avocet and
order directly from them.

bfd said:

I second the Avocet "Cross" tire. With its "inverted" tread, it rolls
on pavement like a slick, yet still provides traction on dirt roads and
trails. Avocet offers it in 4 sizes from 700x28-38:

http://www.avocet.com/tirepages/cross_2_specs.html

I agree that Avocet's "distribution plan" is dumb as it sells only
direct. It is available, but your LBS would have to contact Avocet and
order directly from them.

I ran Avocet Cross tires on one of my bikes starting from 1997 (at the
latest). Two observations - I never had any problem with them as far as
flats or sidewall cuts, but they roll like pigs! (I recently changed to
some Geax Street Runners and I noticed that now the bike's gearing seems
way too low.)

Jean

That's interesting. In contrast, I have nothing but praise for both the
Avocet Cross in the rear and Fasgrip City tires on my commuter. Pumped
up to 80 psi, the 26x1.25 (32mm wide) tires have been reliable,
comfortable and fast or at least as fast as my 30+lb commuter will
allow!

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bfd said:

I second the Avocet "Cross" tire. With its "inverted" tread, it rolls
on pavement like a slick, yet still provides traction on dirt roads and
trails. Avocet offers it in 4 sizes from 700x28-38:

http://www.avocet.com/tirepages/cross_2_specs.html

I agree that Avocet's "distribution plan" is dumb as it sells only
direct. It is available, but your LBS would have to contact Avocet and
order directly from them.

I ran Avocet Cross tires on one of my bikes starting from 1997 (at the
latest). Two observations - I never had any problem with them as far as
flats or sidewall cuts, but they roll like pigs! (I recently changed to
some Geax Street Runners and I noticed that now the bike's gearing seems
way too low.)

I race on Avocet Cross 700x28C tires. Cyclocross.

I'm not any good, but it sure is fun.

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Tufo makes several kinds of 28 and 30mm "tubular clinchers". They can
be run at pressures far below clinchers, which I suppose has advantages
in mud.

John Forrest Tomlinson said:

I'm looking for a low profile cross tire to fit on a road bike. I've
got some 700x28 Michelins I got over 10 years ago that work fine, but
when they go I want to replace with something. Tried a 700x30 Kenda
Kwick and it's a little too big.

Any ideas?

Michelins run at advertised size or bigger, so the current
Michelin 700x30 won't fit. The semislick Ritchey Speedmax
are/were maybe a little undersized, so the 28 or 30 variety
could work. These don't have a deep tread. Some Hutchinson
and IRC knobby cross tires are a little undersized, so these
might fit. I measured an IRC Cross Country 700x35 knobby at
30mm wide, but I don't know if there is a 28 or 30 variant.
A Hutchinson Pro 700x30 measures at 28mm (Open 4 rim) and is
a pretty good tire.

I don't feel that the Avocet Cross is a cyclocross tire -
it's more of an inverted tread tire for people who might
do a little riding on dirt. I would expect it to pack up
with mud very quickly in cyclocross usage.

I put a set of Hutchison Acrobat "trekking" tires on my 'cross/winter bike
and really like them (700x28). They ride pretty smooth on the pavement, but
have enough tread to make me comfortable on the dirt.
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John Forrest Tomlinson said:

I'm looking for a low profile cross tire to fit on a road bike. I've
got some 700x28 Michelins I got over 10 years ago that work fine, but
when they go I want to replace with something. Tried a 700x30 Kenda
Kwick and it's a little too big.

Any ideas?

Michelins run at advertised size or bigger, so the current
Michelin 700x30 won't fit. The semislick Ritchey Speedmax
are/were maybe a little undersized, so the 28 or 30 variety
could work. These don't have a deep tread. Some Hutchinson
and IRC knobby cross tires are a little undersized, so these
might fit. I measured an IRC Cross Country 700x35 knobby at
30mm wide, but I don't know if there is a 28 or 30 variant.
A Hutchinson Pro 700x30 measures at 28mm (Open 4 rim) and is
a pretty good tire.

I don't feel that the Avocet Cross is a cyclocross tire -
it's more of an inverted tread tire for people who might
do a little riding on dirt. I would expect it to pack up
with mud very quickly in cyclocross usage.

Thanks yall.

JT

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John Forrest Tomlinson said:

I'm looking for a low profile cross tire to fit on a road bike. I've
got some 700x28 Michelins I got over 10 years ago that work fine, but
when they go I want to replace with something. Tried a 700x30 Kenda
Kwick and it's a little too big.

Any ideas?

Michelins run at advertised size or bigger, so the current
Michelin 700x30 won't fit. The semislick Ritchey Speedmax
are/were maybe a little undersized, so the 28 or 30 variety
could work. These don't have a deep tread. Some Hutchinson
and IRC knobby cross tires are a little undersized, so these
might fit. I measured an IRC Cross Country 700x35 knobby at
30mm wide, but I don't know if there is a 28 or 30 variant.
A Hutchinson Pro 700x30 measures at 28mm (Open 4 rim) and is
a pretty good tire.

I don't feel that the Avocet Cross is a cyclocross tire -
it's more of an inverted tread tire for people who might
do a little riding on dirt. I would expect it to pack up
with mud very quickly in cyclocross usage.

I have been using Avocet Cross tires to race cyclocross. It is exciting,
but they only really work on dry days. Except on a very dry, very hard
course, real cross tires are the way to go. Yesterday's race was quite
muddy, and I spent some time lying on the ground.

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I have been using Avocet Cross tires to race cyclocross.

Ryan did you get the Avocets locally...I have not been able to find
anyone who sells them.

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I have been using Avocet Cross tires to race cyclocross.

Ryan did you get the Avocets locally...I have not been able to find
anyone who sells them.

I was given them by a club-mate, and I don't know where he sourced them.
They may have been original equipment.

Sorry,

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Ryan Cousineau said:

I have been u sing Avocet Cross tires to race cyclocross. It is exciting,
but they only really work on dry days. Except on a very dry, very hard
course, real cross tires are the way to go.

On a very dry, very hard course, why not use slicks?t

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Ryan Cousineau said:

I have been u sing Avocet Cross tires to race cyclocross. It is exciting,
but they only really work on dry days. Except on a very dry, very hard
course, real cross tires are the way to go.

On a very dry, very hard course, why not use slicks?t

Fair question. The best answer is that I got these tires for free, which
makes them an excellent value for all uses. 🙂

More seriously, I think the Avocets are a pretty marginal tire for any
sort of cyclocross, but I have used them with success. On a course which
had enough dirt and leaves and grass to recommend against pure slicks,
the tires worked very well indeed.

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to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos

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41 said:

Ryan Cousineau said:

I have been u sing Avocet Cross tires to race cyclocross. It is exciting,
but they only really work on dry days. Except on a very dry, very hard
course, real cross tires are the way to go.

On a very dry, very hard course, why not use slicks?t

Fair question. The best answer is that I got these tires for free, which
makes them an excellent value for all uses. 🙂

More seriously, I think the Avocets are a pretty marginal tire for any
sort of cyclocross, but I have used them with success. On a course which
had enough dirt and leaves and grass to recommend against pure slicks,
the tires worked very well indeed.

--
Ryan Cousineau [email hidden] http://www.wiredcola.com/
"I don't want kids who are thinking about going into mathematics
to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos

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41 said:

Ryan Cousineau said:

I have been u sing Avocet Cross tires to race cyclocross. It is exciting,
but they only really work on dry days. Except on a very dry, very hard
course, real cross tires are the way to go.

On a very dry, very hard course, why not use slicks?t

Fair question. The best answer is that I got these tires for free, which
makes them an excellent value for all uses. 🙂

More seriously, I think the Avocets are a pretty marginal tire for any
sort of cyclocross, but I have used them with success. On a course which
had enough dirt and leaves and grass to recommend against pure slicks,
the tires worked very well indeed.

--
Ryan Cousineau [email hidden] http://www.wiredcola.com/
"I don't want kids who are thinking about going into mathematics
to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos