What cyclocross tire?

[tripleDot]

I just "slashed" (as opposed to puncture) my fixie tire while riding it last Sunday. And realized just how thin those tires were.  There's now an inch-long gash and I doubt I can close it without doing surgery.  I've actually glued a 2x1 tire patch on the inside 'cause if I don't, I could actually see the tube.

So I'm  in the market for a new tire, and I believe those cyclocross tires are more durable than the regular fixie or road bike tires.  Any recommendations?

[SportingGoods]

Cyclocross tires more durable? Not really. It all depends on the brand/model you pick.

A CX tire will show a more structured thread, but also usually softer, for a better grip. So that if you ride them 100% on the road they will melt like snow (OK, I'm pushing this too far now). Still, I use Continental CX Speed tires on my wife's 27.5" MTB. She uses it mostly on the road. They last long... but that's because she does not ride much

They are perfect for the usage: feel more secure then a road tire (very grippy), very comfy (35mm wide), faster then a 2" MTB tire and still enable to ride on "dirty" roads or cross some light and short trails. But again if you use it on your commuter, with a high mileage, they won't last long.

[tripleDot]

The lbs here didn't give me much of a choice. Went to 5 of them in the same afternoon and only one had the right size tire and it was the only piece left.  End up with a Maxxis Detonator (road).

Thanks SpotsG.