The crossMark II is great for XC
"I bought this tire to replace its big brother after more than 8000 km of good service. It confirms the quality of the first generation in wet and dry conditions, but like this one on really soggy conditions, it's got no traction, no grip, like a bar of soap on an ice rink. But we also realize that the quality of the rubber has improved, and we have more grip. Fitted with an inner tube and puncture-proof tape, I'd only punctured once with the previous model."
