Challenge Cyclocross Tyres

All you need to know about Challenge Cyclocross TLR tyres in one place.

We’ve put this post together so that it’s easy to find all the recommended terrain conditions and tyre pressures for the various Challenge Cyclocross tyres. Please note that all of the information has been taken from the manufacturers website and the tyres themselves.

These specifications are for the TLR Tubeless Ready versions of the tyres which is why some of the pressures may seem higher than expected or you currently run.

Many CX racers reduce tyre pressure further to increase grip. The negative effect of lowering your pressures too far can be bottoming out the tyre into the rim and tyre roll when applying power or corning hard. It’s a real fine balance but experimenting in training and pre race siting laps is key.

We have laid the page out in a way that it is easy to read on mobile phones at your cyclocross races.

We hope you find it useful.

Challenge Chicane TLR VCL Race Black 120tpi 700 x 33c

HARDPACK | SAND | ICE

Manufacturer Recommended Pressure

3.1 - 5.1 BAR

45 - 75 PSI

376 grams

The Chicane is a super fast rolling tyre providing maximum control on dry hardpack, wet grass, and icy conditions.

Challenge Grifo Race TLR VCL Race Black 120tpi 700 x 33c

ALL CONDITIONS

Manufacturer Recommended Pressure

1.8 - 2.5 BAR

26 - 35 PSI

383 grams

The best all-around cyclocross tyre ever created excels in wet or dry, soft packed, rocky and root-infested courses, grass, and more. The Grifo features fast rolling knobs and a center section that offers excellent pedaling and braking traction.

Challenge Baby Limus TLR VCL Race Black 120tpi 700 x 33c

ALL CONDITIONS | GRASS | MUD

Manufacturer Recommended Pressure

1.8 - 2.5 BAR

26 - 35 PSI

348 grams

The Baby Limus is Challenge's all-around cyclocross tyre designed for races with constantly changing conditions. This tire is ready to take on wet sand, sticky mud, or dry, fast, packed courses.

Challenge Limus TLR VCL Black 120tpi 700 x 33c

SOUPY MUD

Manufacturer Recommended Pressure

1.8 - 2.5 BAR

26 - 35 PSI

394 grams

Limus means mud in Latin, which is exactly where this tyre dominates. Deep, aggressive, and well-spaced knobs cut through muddy conditions so you can flow through corners, zip thru off-camber sections, and powering up inclines with ease. A great tire for truly extreme conditions like the 2018 CX World Championships where it won four of five gold medals.