So you run a brakeless track bike off road? I'm looking to ride some off road at the moment but only have a road bike and a track bike. I suppose I could fit 25mm tires on the track frame, but can't see anything other than smooth hard pack being a possibility.
I started with cross tyres on a Steamroller but even though they are a bit knobbly and 32c they are not exactly mountain bike tyres. I was getting punctures as the forest where I live is stoney and lots of pieces of flint/sharp stone about so tried Randonneurs and found them fine.
Latest frame will only just take a 25c so tried Marathons which again are fine.
They clearly don't give the confidence of an MTB tyre but they are not a million miles away from a cross tyre when used over hardpack gravel or singletrack.
Comfort is also pretty low on the list but they are fast.
Also need to point out that this is all in the New Forest where the terrain is far from challenging. A brakeless track bike with 25c touring tyres would not be my first choice if I lived in the mountains!
I started with cross tyres on a Steamroller but even though they are a bit knobbly and 32c they are not exactly mountain bike tyres. I was getting punctures as the forest where I live is stoney and lots of pieces of flint/sharp stone about so tried Randonneurs and found them fine.
Latest frame will only just take a 25c so tried Marathons which again are fine.
They clearly don't give the confidence of an MTB tyre but they are not a million miles away from a cross tyre when used over hardpack gravel or singletrack.
Comfort is also pretty low on the list but they are fast.
Also need to point out that this is all in the New Forest where the terrain is far from challenging. A brakeless track bike with 25c touring tyres would not be my first choice if I lived in the mountains!