Description
Donnelly-designed tires were formerly branded as Clement Tires, but a name change was required. The tires are exactly the same, and once all Clement labelled tires are sold through, the same models will be listed under the Donnelly brand.
The Donnelly X'Plor MSO tire design is a shout out to the Adventure Cycling Association, headquartered in Missoula, Montana. Hence the airport code, MSO, for the tire designation. Developed with the needs and requirements of adventure cycling, the X'Plor MSO Tubeless Tire is a large volume, highly versatile option for adventure, all-road/gravel, commuting, and specific cyclocross riding. The fast rolling design has surprising hook-up in mixed surface riding, and the 700x36mm version will fit just about any cyclocross or gravel-type frame and fork, making it an ideal size. The MSO is also offered in 32mm and 40mm options, but the former is just a little to narrow for true adventure riding and the latter is limited to disc brake framesets that offer enough clearance to handle the larger size. The development of the tubeless version no doubt had MSO riders cheering, as the the ability to take advantage of high and low pressures without pinch flats, as well limiting puncture flats through sealant use makes the X'Plor a perfect tire for most riders.
The tread pattern is the first reason the MSO jumps out at you. While it looks fast rolling and somewhat solid in the center, a closer look reveals directional vector knob clusters and shapes that do roll fast and pretty smoothly on pavement, but have slight separations and incuts that ensure grip on hard, slick surfaces, such as dusty or wet rocks. Just off the center on both sides are a one-one series of small and larger hexagonal knobs that pitched front to rear. These knobs carry your grip and consistent feel off the center when cornering, offering stability on pavement and grip off-pavement. The top of the shoulder/edge features a combination of the same larger hexagon of the inner line, but is offset with a small triangular knob, that points to the centerline. Again, here is your cornering transition, but with slightly more open space, also a source of traction in softer terrain, especially at lower pressures.... Read More
Features
- Tubeless ready adventure, gravel, all-road, commuting, hardpack cyclocross tire
- Versatile, fast rolling tire with impressive grip, traction and handling capability
- Tubeless casing is reinforced for wear, fully sealed, features an Aramid bead
- Rubber is Shore 70A, which has long wear, offers stiffer knobs, grip from tread pattern
- Can be run tubeless or with tube
- PSI range: 40-60 psi
- Recommend current sealants like Stan's NoTubes, that are ammonia-free
- Size: 700x36, 700x40
- Colors: Black, Black w/Tan sidewall
- Size/Weight: 700x36 / 450g 700x40 / 500g (+/- 8%)