Since I haven’t been racing, I’ve just been riding with worn out tires on my mountain bike. Actually they’re more than worn out. They’re really worn out. I’ve had a couple times when the front tire started sliding out when I wasn’t cornering very hard.
With the Leadville 100 this weekend, it was time for some new rubber. I put a brand new Hutchinson Python tire on the rear. I had a new Gold Elite one lying around but I don’t think they’re available anymore. I also replaced the very worn front IRC Mythos tire with a new one.
This is the tire combination I’ve used on my previous 4 Leadville 100 finishes including the year I finished 17th in 8:18. I’ve been very happy with the setup. I figure it’s best not to change it now.
The Python has low rolling resistance and works well on the hard packed jeep roads. Some guys also run the Python on the front. I like the little more traction that the Mythos gives me and it seems to also roll well.
I’ve always liked to wear down the Mythos a little since the knobs were a little taller than needed for Leadville. When I put the slightly worn one on Sunday, I discovered it had dry rot. The new one has slightly different tread pattern and the knobs aren’t quite as tall. I think it’ll be at least as good as the old one.
Related Links:
- Leadville 100 MTB FAQ
- 2009 Leadville 100 mountain bike photos
- 2007 Leadville 100 MTB pictures
- 2006 Leadville 100 MTB pictures
- Views from the Top of the Columbine Climb
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If one were interested in watching the race, do you have any advice on where to go/what to take?
The race starts at the intersection of 6th St. and Harrison Av. (Harrison is the main drag downtown)at the stoplight (only one on Harrison), and heads west on 6th. The most photographed spot on the course is at the top of 6th St. looking toward the start (east) as 1,000 racers climb the first hill (coming straight at you), led by a Leadville Police car. Or, perhaps “The Power Line”. The turn around at the Columbine Mine. Oh heck, take your pick. “what to take?” Oxygen. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rky_mtn_srfr/1122804946/ and http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/index.ihtml and http://www.flickr.com/photos/alysonkim/1130966077/ and finally http://www.nyx.net/~mwallace/LT_files/LT100MTB/100MTB_files/raceMapFixed.jpg