Maxxis Crossmark UST?

[pjrohr]

Currently riding Panaracer FireXC Pro UST and want to switch...reviews look good on the Crossmark UST. Any advice, alternatives or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[lawndart]

Ive got them on my Mavic CrossMax XLs. Im a heavy guy(220) and found that as a front tire they slide out too quick. As a rear tire depending on what type of terrain you're riding if you hammer on the pedals and quickly accelerate they tend to spin out. Then again it is a racing tire....very little rolling resistance.

 

[anrothar]

one of the guys on the winning 4-man team at this years 24 hrs of allamuchy was running crossmarks front and rear. he had no more problems than everyone else, and posted a 1:09 on his first lap. smaller guy though.

 

[pjrohr]

Thanks for the responses...after talking to my lbs, given my symptoms, sounds like I need to hone technique before I swap tires

 

[pdm362]

Thanks for the responses...after talking to my lbs, given my symptoms, sounds like I need to hone technique before I swap tires

sounds like a good idea before you start spending you money... I owned both tires on two different bikes. I really like the way the crossmarks feel. they do tend to wash out a little on corners but ever since changing my technique (center of gravity vs bike lean) I am not washing out as much.

 

[lawndart]

pssst......

Im swapping out tires for 2.35 Ignitors when my new frame gets built up. Ill sell ya my pair for $30. Tread wear is excellent, id say less than 50 miles on em.....never had any punctures.

 

[ArmyOfNone]

looks like you have found a deal. I have one sitting in my truck now but im not sure where or when ill use it. I have a IRC Mythos (i think) up front and a hutchinson python that i rode today for the first time. The mythos i rode the tubed version for a while and liked it. The python for the first time out seemed to roll well and hang on to everything.

 

[JDG1317]

one of the guys on the winning 4-man team at this years 24 hrs of allamuchy was running crossmarks front and rear. he had no more problems than everyone else, and posted a 1:09 on his first lap. smaller guy though.

I haven't had any problems with the crossmarks. They are a very predictable tire considering how fast they roll. I personally would rather have a tire that will predictably drift a little early than suddenly give out after you have committed to a turn at speed. There is nothing wrong with a Dukes of Hazard style slide. Oh, and I'm not that small (J/K) .