Mountain Biking - Which Tire is This?

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Portis
10-26-03, 03:58 PM
I am looking for a MTB tire that:

1. Has connected tread. (at least on center)

2. Is good quality. Kevlar bead.

3. Has low rolling resistance.

4. Is not a semi-click.

5. Has long tread life.

Every review I read on MTBreview.com seems to be oriented towards handling mud, rocks etc. I don't want that. I want a tire that is good on pavement as well as on loose gravel on the trail. BTW, my version of trail is a gravel road. It is flat and well groomed. VEry seldom do I do any more than climb a 6' grassy hill side other than that I am on gravel and asphalt.

Jim311
10-26-03, 05:51 PM
It's going to be hard to find a tire that works well on pavement AND loose gravel. Good pavement tires have small lugs, and for gravel you'll need some big knobbies to dig down and find traction. I can't think of any light knobbies that roll well and still hook up good in loose gravel. The only thing remotely close I can think of is the Hutchinson Python.
Dannihilator
10-26-03, 06:33 PM
None that I have heard of.

Raiyn
10-26-03, 10:22 PM
I've got all but the kevlar bead right here.
Specialized Crossroads (http://www.specialized.com/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=5539&JServSessionIdroot=g169y38r6f.j27002) I played with these for a while untill I committed to slicks on thwe bike in question. Good tire. IMHO: Wire beads for a novice can be overrated.
http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2004/equip/04TireCrossroadsEX_d.jpg
A recreational tire designed to inspire confidence on the road or off.
*Versatile design for easier rolling on the road and better traction off road
*Continuous center tread contact patch for on road smoothness and control
*Aggressive side knobs for off-road cornering traction
*Proprietary Flak Jacket sub tread extrusion reduces flats by 60% while adding virtually no weight
*60 tpi Nylon Casing
*Hard center compound (70 Shore A durometer) for durability
Wire Bead Sorry no Kevelar