Cyclocross - 700x25c Cyclocross tire?

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lashcoin
05-15-10, 11:20 AM
Has anyone seen a 700x25c cyclocross tire? My roadie will be seeing some off roadie while we tour yosemite. Thanks.

barturtle
05-15-10, 02:33 PM
Can't say that I have, but a decent urban tire, such as the Panaracer Pasela, should be sufficient on dusty or packed gravel trails. For loose gravel/rocky or soft surfaces, you're just really gonna want something with more volume.
lashcoin
05-15-10, 06:02 PM
I'd certainly want more volume if the need arises. I think a 700x28 would fit. Any suggestions?

NoRacer
05-17-10, 11:52 AM
It has a wire bead, but maybe this--in a 28mm:

http://www.biketiresdirect.com/pvirnd/vittoria_randonneur_tire/pp.htm (and in black)

I haven't seen any cyclocross tires thinner than 30mm.

Oooooh, just saw this in 25mm:

http://www.biketiresdirect.com/pscmar/schwalbe_marathon_plus_700c/pp.htm
knobster
05-17-10, 12:26 PM
Many of the Tufo cross tires come in 28.
caloso
05-17-10, 12:32 PM
Kenda Kwick is labeled 30, but it's not much more than 28. I was able to fit it (barely) under Tiagra calipers on my old Trek 660. FWIW, they do great on dry hard-pack, but pick up way too much mud to use when wet.
stevage
05-21-10, 12:27 AM
Vittoria Randonneur Cross Pro comes in a 28mm. I don't know if the people here would consider it a "cross" tyre, but since you're actually talking about touring, it's probably the right tyre - if maybe heavy for you. I have a 32mm and 35mm.