Cyclocross - CX and SSCX races and training

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andyp in reply to @𝔒𝕨𝖑𝘡

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.

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DHD in reply to @andyp

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.

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andyp in reply to @DHD

Thanks for the feedback.

I'm going to give the XMs a go this weekend. I was going to return them and get the XLs instead, but they are out of stock with the shop I got them from.

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