Trade Resources Market View WTB Is Entering The Market for Tubeless Cyclocross Tires and Rims

WTB Is Entering The Market for Tubeless Cyclocross Tires and Rims

WTB is entering the market for tubeless cyclocross tires and rims, thanks largely to one 'cross nut at the company.

WTP product manager Chris Feucht decided that he needed a tubeless 'cross tire, so set about adding the new rim and tire to the WTB line. The new ChrisCross rim is named for Feucht, and also is a tribute to former framebuilder Chris Chance's old cyclocross model, the Chris Cross.

"The ChrisCross is named after me because I wanted it on my bike," said Feucht. "Cyclocross needs tubeless, so I walked this rim from concept all the way to production."

The rim has a 19mm inner rim width, UST-compliant bead hooks, 4D angled drilling, WT-69 Alloy construction, and a machined braking surface. It weighs 435 grams. WTB said its suited for cyclocross racing and trail riders.

The matching tire is the Cross Wolf 77x32c TCS. It has a UST-compliant bead shape, dual-compound rubber tread and weighs 360 grams. The tread is intended to work in dry and muddy conditions. The tires retail for $54.95 while the rims sell for $75. Both are available now.

Source: http://www.bicycleretailer.com/product-tech/2013/10/17/wtb-jumps-tubeless-cyclocross-tire-market
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WTB Jumps Into Tubeless Cyclocross Tire Market
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