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What are the best kind of tires to use on your mountain bike? We called on some top people in the mountain bike world and got their opinions. Brian Lopes Advice from a four-time world champion Tire choice can be a complicated topic if you are someone who is really looking for that perfect setup. Not […]
Grabbing grip with technology
A versatile mid-spike tire for dust, loam, and mud
We hit the dirt this month with a fresh set of Kenda tires mounted and ready to be pinned down some singletrack
Unleashing an XC trail monster
These tires feature a new casing and compound claiming to be faster rolling…
Troy Brosnan’s go-fast signature tire.
Front-specific rubber that bites
Protect those sidewalls
Looking to ride mountain bike tires on your drop bar bike?
Rebirth of a Legend
You dress for the occasion, and your bike should too
It’s Business Up Front
Cross-country trail tire
WTB now offers a truly aggressive 29+ tire
Greg Minnaar signature tire
Teravail Expands Mountain Line with Two Progressive New Trail Tires
To celebrate the amazing support Maxxis receives from the New Zealand MTB community, Maxxis will release a limited edition Assegai tyre in partnership with the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI), based at Rotorua’s Te Puia. This tyre will be rebranded as Taiaha – the name of a traditional Māori weapon – and […]
No Stranger In Making Tires
Defying the laws of gravity
WTB introduces new treads and rims / Photos by: Abner Kingman
All-around tread for aggressive riding
Seriously burly tread
All New Products
How to Choose The Right Tire
Fisher’s Pro Caliber bike offered a Prestige-tubed TIG-welded frame, Fisher Fattrax 26×2.02-inch tires, and Shimano’s Deore XT components. A Hite-Rite seat spring (the precursor to the dropper posts of today) allowed riders to raise or lower the saddle while still riding, completing the package. “Do you want to do some serious climbing?” That was the […]
_ This Cannondale SM700 bike cost $795 in 1988 with oversized aluminum tubing, a 3×6 Shimano Deore drivetrain, and 26-inch wheels. We mentioned in our test that Cannondale had experimented with making bikes with 26-inch front wheels and 24-inch rear wheels before introducing the SM700. While Cannondale’s standard-sized SM700 in 1988 came with two 26-inch […]
The Specialized Stumpjumper Epic of 1988 had carbon fiber frame tubes and Biopace chainrings. They only made 400 of this model that year. It was priced at $2400. We’re not sure now who the test rider was on the Stumpjumper Epic, but he definitely had good balance. In our article introducing recent converts to the […]
The bicycle industry has reinvented the wheel multiple times over the past couple years, looking to find the perfect tire and rim size for everyday trail riders. Plus-sized tires (2.8- to 3.25-inch wide tires) quickly grew in popularity due to the benefits of high air volume and increased traction and stability. On the other hand, […]
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