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New 29″ tires?

January 23rd, 2006 by Tim Grahl

I got a tip in my inbox today saying Stan’s NoTubes has come out with a new set of 29″ tires called “The Crow”. I’m still tracking down more info, but this is what a TwentyNineInches.com reader sent me so far…

No Tubes The Crow Tire. Features Semi-slick design, dual compound rubber, and extra strong folding bead.

  • Semi-slick design is fast-rolling and cuts down on wind resistance
  • Dual compound rubber has harder, faster rolling center and softer sides for better grip while cornering
  • Requires sealant to run tubeless
  • Folding bead is extra strong to keep the tire seated in the rim

Tire Use: Mountain
Color Tread/Side: Black/Black
Tire Type: UST Tubeless
Tire Diameter: 29″
ISO Width: 50 mm
ISO Diameter: 622
Tire Bead: Folding
PSI: 20 - 40 PSI
Weight: 500.0 g

They’re not on the website yet and apparantly they aren’t in stock either. Anybody heard anything else?

Thanks to Eddie for the tip!

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  1. 1 Cloxxki  on Jan 24th, 2006 at 5:47 am

    I held the 26″ version’s prototypes on Eurobike back in Aug/Sept. It’s a very minimal tread, pics do float around the net already, even with the 29″ logo’s. I think they called it Vel-Crow.
    It looks like the tread will roll about as good as a Conti Twister or Maxxis Flyweight. But that in 29″…oh momma! Not sure about using it as a front tire myself, but for the the already available Kenda Karma (515-540g so far)just might be the ticket. Tubed Karma front, tubeless (Vel-)Crow rear.
    Race away!

  2. 2 Guitar Ted  on Jan 24th, 2006 at 5:23 pm

    Yep! I’ve seen the pics too. VERY minimal tread. A true, racing only tire that should make a 29″er an XC rocket.

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