Question about cross tires...

[celerystalksme]

So here's my question...

Are there some cross tires with lower profiles than others? I ask because I'm searching for cross worthy tires that have the lowest profile. (This is my desperate attempt to gain just a centimeter or two of standover clearance.)

[Ronsonic]

It is the nature of bicycle tires that they have a round profile. Can't be helped. Some tires have more tread built up on the corners giving a flatter look, but that's it.

Why the standover worries, is the bike really too tall?

[flargle]

Why are you "desperate" to get more standover?

If you really spend that much time straddling your bike, perhaps consider a different hobby.

[celerystalksme]

It is the nature of bicycle tires that they have a round profile. Can't be helped. Some tires have more tread built up on the corners giving a flatter look, but that's it.

Why the standover worries, is the bike really too tall?

no, i guess not. it's just a physcological comfort sort of thing. i like the idea of being able to stand over my bike without the toptube squishing things...

[celerystalksme]

Why are you "desperate" to get more standover?

If you really spend that much time straddling your bike, perhaps consider a different hobby.

i don't straddle the bike much at all...but i still want the standover...peace of mind.