Maxxis Crossmark
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redfordtrails
(Aug 2, 2010 at 20:43)
These came stock on my Cowan and I thought they looked like a Wal-Mart tire and i was sure I was going to swap them out. BUT! THEY ARE AWESOME!!! They roll fast and corner well on the hardpack. I just ride pump tracks and D.J.s with them but they are perfect for the job. Seems like it would be a good trail tire too, but I think there are better tires out there for wet conditions.
Great tire. It's light and stable. Doesn't clog up with mud, and the little flaps on the side open up on turns so I've never slipped on them at all.
Hooks up great. Odes not pack up in soft soil. GREAT all a round tire. Easy to set up tubeless using Stans
Maxxis Crossmark
(MSRP $53)
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The CrossMark is the dramatic evolution of the cross country racing tire. The nearly continuous center ridge flies on hardpack, yet has enough spacing to grab wet roots and rocks. The slightly raised ridge of side knobs offers cornering precision never before seen on a tire this fast.
Fast rolling center ridge - front or rear
Raised side knobs for better cornering
Specifications Compare to other Tires
| Price | $53 | |
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| Weight | 530 - 730 g | |
| Tire Width | 2.1 / 2.25 | |
| Diameter | 26" | |
| Riding Genre | Cross Country | |
| Bead Type | Foldable |
Bead Type - there are two main types. Kevlar/Folding Bead (lighter and ca be folded so riders can put them in their jersey pocket or hydration pack incase they rip their sidewall) and Wire/Steel Bead (heavier, cheaper, not as strong or portable, and more difficult to mount on a rim).
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| Rubber Durometer | 60 / 62 / 70 |
Rubber Durometer - is the measurement used by the rubber industry to identify a the harness of rubber. This is important as the tire's durometer effects the grip, how fast the tire will wear, and if the knobs on a tire flex.
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