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Cross-country mountain bike tire shootout first look
Jason Sumner July 13, 2018Defining the modern cross-country tire is not easy. They must be fast and light, but also durable and grippy. It’s a lot to ask. See how these seven options measure up.
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How to pick the right mountain bike tire
Jason Sumner July 12, 2018Talk all you want about the benefits of upgrading wheels, brakes, or even your entire drivetrain. But pound for pound (or gram for gram), there’s no better upgrade than tires.
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CushCore 27.5+ insert launched
Mtbr July 10, 2018CushCore has a new addition to its range of tire inserts, this week launching the CushCore 27.5+ insert. It’s 50% wider than the standard 27.5 insert, yet at a weight close to the current 29er product.
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2019 WTB Vigilante, Trail Boss and Judge tires
Francis Cebedo July 05, 2018Today, WTB launched three new tires, the brand new Judge, the redesigned Vigilante, and Trail Boss.
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Thomas Vanderham and crew talk about Squamish and racing
Francis Cebedo July 03, 2018Thomas Vanderham talks bike setup, tire choice, and racing with Rocky Mountain Bicycles team riders Remi Gauvin and Jesse Melamed.
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Maxxis Assegai tire review
John Bennett June 20, 2018Greg Minnaar rolled years of race winning experience into a tire that holds its line, whatever the conditions. Named after a traditional zulu warrior spear, meet the Assegai.
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Continental revises King tire series
Jason Sumner May 08, 2018Continental is bringing a completely revised King series to market, highlighted by improved tubeless ready functionality and the addition of 2.6 widths in some models.
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Sea Otter Goodies: Five products that caught our eye
Jason Sumner May 04, 2018Here are five intriguing goodies that we happened upon during our time in California: new pedals, tires, sealant, a hitch rack, and a bunch of carbon wheels.
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Maxxis Assegai tire delivers big traction
John Bennett April 30, 2018Maxxis has collaborated with downhill racing legend Greg Minnaar to create a new high traction tire.
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Panaracer Romero first look
Francis Cebedo April 30, 2018Dominating gravel tires in recent years, Panaracer is using their rubber technology knowledge to develop a new all-mountain tire.
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Vittoria Air-Liner tire insert launched
Jason Sumner April 24, 2018There’s yet another player getting into the MTB tire insert game. This time it’s Vittoria, which launched the Air-Liner at the Sea Otter Classic.
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Kenda unveils new MTB casings and compounds
Mtbr April 18, 2018Kenda Tire continues the revision of its tire line with the release of two new mountain bike tire casings and compounds, and the debut of a streamlined icon system.
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New Terrene Chunk 2.6 trail tire for trail and enduro use
Jordan Villella April 12, 2018The Terrene Chunk 2.6” tire is designed around a wide variety of trail conditions and tested to ensure that it works in the real world.
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Goodyear launches new line of bicycle tires
Nick Legan April 08, 2018Best known for its promotional blimps and extensive line of automotive tires, Goodyear has joined other major tire manufacturers by introducing a line of tires for the two-wheel, human-powered set.
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Vittoria Barzo tire review
Jordan Villella March 16, 2018Vittoria’s Barzo is ready to take on technical cross-country trails and extreme conditions. And it can win an XC race as well.
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Cush Core – What is it and what do users think about it?
Justin Wages March 08, 2018But does it work? Is the extra weight noticeable? Does it make the bike feel differently when out on the trail? All of these questions and more have been answered by Skills with Phil.
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VEE Tire Co. going green with eco-friendly enterprise
Mtbr February 23, 2018As part of their new 2018 Responsible for Recycling Program, VEE Tire Co. has collaborated with Tube Thailand to create unique key rings made solely from recycled tires.
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Kenda all in on e-bike tires
Mtbr February 23, 2018Tire maker has further strengthened its e-bike compatible line of tires, including added offerings in multiple mountain bike categories as well as urban/trekking models.
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Vee launches Factory version of Flow Snap
Jordan Villella February 22, 2018Vee Tire Co. is now offering an updated version of its Flow Snap gravity and enduro tires. The new Factory version continues to benefit from the super tacky rubber compound that’s known for its grip.
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Michelin Wild Enduro and Power Gravel tires launched
Jordan Villella February 21, 2018Mtbr spotted several exciting new tires from Michelin at Frostbike 2018, including a new enduro model and their highly anticipated Power Gravel offering.
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Hans Rey joins Vittoria tire team
Jordan Villella February 12, 2018Famed MTB adventurer and trials star to serve as brand ambassador and assist Vittoria in tire testing and development.
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Bontrager Team Issue XR1 TLR tires review
Jordan Villella December 17, 2017Forward thinking tread design gives Bontrager’s XR1 wider sweet spot than just cross country racing.
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Kenda opens bicycle tire test track at Ohio R&D facility
Dillon Caldwell November 13, 2017Kenda’s new testing facility in Ohio took inspiration from the Sea Otter Classic XC course, and allows for a controlled environment and consistent, repeatable tire testing.
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Vittoria 2018 tires sneak peek
Francis Cebedo September 29, 2017Vittoria continues to invest in the their mountain bike offerings. Here’s some highlights from the growing brand.
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Hot new wheels, tires, and hubs from Interbike 2017
Saris Mercanti September 26, 2017Check out the latest wheels, hubs, tires, and more from Industry Nine, Maxxis, Onyx, MRP, and Wolf Tooth.
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