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I've got tubs to race on, this is for training.
Think I might try the Vittoria XL, looks more aggressive tread wise than the XM.
andyp-
I'm using Schwalbe x-one and they are holding up well on the muddy trails of Epping.
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I've been running the Vittoria XLs in a variety of conditions this season. Now, I'm no expert at this game, but here's my thoughts:
On hard, grassy ground, they're excellent - amazing side grip on off-camber stuff and very little drag. No rumbling when used on road, due to the tread profile down the middle of the tyre.
When it gets muddy, they're disappointing, because they just clog up easily and slip & slide all over the place. Side grip goes and forward traction too. Hard work to clear mud from them, even on faster dry concrete road sections. -
I've purchased a pair of the XLs. They've gone up tubeless really easily, the sidewalls look pretty tough and the side knobs are super aggressive and deep.
Here's hoping they let me go around corners, unlike the XMs.
Ramsaye
DHD
Jon.
Have you considered tubulars? Less faff, non? The wheels light-bicycle made me have been good so far.
Maybe just glue rotors to the hubs of those old mavics?