This is an excellent all around tire for times when you're not sure what tire to use, and a favorite here at Tree Fort. With a low profile but grippy center it has larger knobs as you go down the sidewall. This makes the Speedmax fast across the flats but super tight in the corners.
Low rolling resistance
Excellent mud clearing capability
Diamond pattern center with VFA baffles
Pro tires upgrade to kevlar bead and drop the weight down to 330g from 440g on the wire bead Comp version
Specifications
Intended Use
Cyclocross
ISO Diameter
622
ISO Width
32mm
Labeled Size
700x32
Tire Bead
Folding
Tire Diameter
700c
Tire Type
Clincher
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I have ridden and raced a pair of these tires on my cross bike for over a year now and I would not recommend them. My main complaint is that the rubber seems to be made of a plastic that doesn't stick to anything. I believe a good tire should wear with use and the fact that I can still see the molding flash after many road and gravel miles tells me all I need to know.
Also, the side knobs don't really work and just add weight.
Finally, the sidewall-to-bead connection gave out on one of them.