The front wheel is 27 mm wide (ID). And the CC XC works quite well in this case. If I could have bought a 27 mm wide rear, I would have. The CC XC on the 30 mm rim with the 2.5 tire works OK. The pro definitely provides more support and protection, but I wanted to keep an eye on weight for this build (my G1 is CC pro with DD tires). For me, the CC XC is just enough to get the performance benefit (vs running nothing with higher pressures). I haven't noticed the added weight to the wheels, but I really notice the added rolling resistance due to lower tire pressures on smooth surfaces (really pronounced on the road).
Maybe it's just bad luck with EXO+, but I feel it's due to the 120 TPI in the casing vs 60 TPI in the EXO. The EXO+ casing is noticably more supple. And at this carcass weight, this is a downside for me. Maybe because you can pinch it more easily? On the flip side, I like the DD vs the DH because it has a more flexible sidewall. Just my 2 cents.
April 16, 2021, 9:39 a.m. - grimwood
The front wheel is 27 mm wide (ID). And the CC XC works quite well in this case. If I could have bought a 27 mm wide rear, I would have. The CC XC on the 30 mm rim with the 2.5 tire works OK. The pro definitely provides more support and protection, but I wanted to keep an eye on weight for this build (my G1 is CC pro with DD tires). For me, the CC XC is just enough to get the performance benefit (vs running nothing with higher pressures). I haven't noticed the added weight to the wheels, but I really notice the added rolling resistance due to lower tire pressures on smooth surfaces (really pronounced on the road). Maybe it's just bad luck with EXO+, but I feel it's due to the 120 TPI in the casing vs 60 TPI in the EXO. The EXO+ casing is noticably more supple. And at this carcass weight, this is a downside for me. Maybe because you can pinch it more easily? On the flip side, I like the DD vs the DH because it has a more flexible sidewall. Just my 2 cents.