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Maxxis Ikon review
Jason Sumner July 24, 2018While not the fastest in this XC tire shootout, the Maxxis Ikon is arguably the best overall tire among the group. Find out why in the Mtbr review.
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Vee Crown Gem review
Jason Sumner July 23, 2018Solid all-around tire with attractive price and impressive puncture resistance, that also rolls fast and grips better than expected.
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Hutchinson Toro review
Jason Sumner July 20, 2018Among their versatile tires, the Hutchinson Toro has evenly spaced knobs that deliver neutral handling. Center knobs are shorter for mud clearing, while side knobs are taller for enhanced cornering grip.
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Vittoria Mezcal review
Jason Sumner July 19, 2018Fast, dry conditions XC racer with low profile, densely spaced knob configuration and a defined center ridge tread for low rolling resistance.
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph Addix review
Jason Sumner July 18, 2018As its name clearly implies, this is an XC racing tire. The tread pattern is familiar in this class of rubber – more tightly spaced center knobs to increase speed, but taller, more widely spaced side lugs for extra bite.
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Kenda Saber Pro review
Jason Sumner July 17, 2018With its minimalist tread profile and 120 tpi casing, the Kenda Saber Pro is a dedicated XC race tire that is designed for fast, dry singletrack.
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Specialized Fast Trak review
Jason Sumner July 16, 2018Using finite element analysis, the Specialized Fast Trak tire’s consistent shoulder block layout improves cornering traction.
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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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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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