Cyclocross Tires – The Very Best in Bike Tires

Cyclocross tires are used in Cyclocross bicycles which are designed for the rigors of racing. They roughly resemble the racing bicycles used in road racing, but the major difference is the frame geometry. They have an aluminum frame with carbon fiber. Cyclocross bicycles have a wider clearance and thus the Cyclocross tires are larger than normal bike tires. They are light weight, yet stiff and durable.

Tire choice is of great importance in owning and racing a Cyclocross bicycle. Using tubular tires are very popular due to their ability to run at low pressure without increasing the risk of flat tires. Low pressure is desirable due to the increased amount of contact with the ground giving the tire more grip. Tires called clinchers, on the other hand, are quicker to be changed since they do not involve the lengthy gluing and curing process. They also have more cutting edge tread patterns than the normal tubular tire. A popular clincher tire includes the Michelin Mud tire, while Dugast is a high end manufacturer of tubular tires.

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