Category: Tires

  • Interbike 2016 – Tires from Schwalbe and Maxxis

    Schwalbe The big news from Schwalbe is the introduction of the 2.6-inch width Nobby Nic, which will come in both the 27.5″ and 29″ sizes. I think the 2.6-inch width is about perfect; it’s still pretty broad but not overly fat which can sometimes cause bouncing issues on technical terrain and cornering problems at higher…

  • Continental Der Baron 2.4 Projekt Review

    The Continental Der Baron 2.4 Projekt is an Enduro tire that comes in 26″, 27.5″ and 29″ x 2.4″ sizes and utilizes an open and blocky knob pattern, their sticky Black Chili tread compound, and the defensive ProTection layer and stiff Apex sidewalls. The Der Baron Projekt is tough and reliable with great braking and traction…

  • WTB Trail Boss 3.0 Review

    The WTB Trail Boss 3.0 is a Plus sized 27.5″ x 3″ tire that was designed to cover a lot of bases, and this All Trail tire is fast and light, and has excellent traction and braking and float qualities, and can work in multiple conditions and is still tough enough to be ridden aggressively. The…

  • Introducing Terrene Tires

    Terrene Tires Brings Rider-Owned Passion to Tire Company Industry veterans Joe Yang and Tim Krueger saw an open market for rider focused bike tires, and with their vast expertise, they could quickly bring a tire to the consumer that they truly wanted and could use, in addition to still keeping in sync with market trends. Terrene…

  • Just In – Ibis Mojo HD3 Boost/Plus Swingarm Kit and Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5+ Tires

    Earlier this year Ibis released an upgraded Mojo HD3 that had the capabilities of running tires from 2.3-inch to Plus sized 2.8-inch. This potential comes as a result of an all-new swingarm design for the HD3 that is now both Boost and Plus tire compatible so that the rear end can accommodate fatter Plus tires…

  • Introducing the e*thirteen TRS Tires

    e*thirteen has been a big roll lately, releasing their trick 9-45t TRS+ cassette, the LG1r and TRSr carbon cranksets and new TRSr and LG1r Carbon wheelsets. Their latest and coolest products are their TRS tires which were built from the ground up, starting with a clean design slate to come up with a tough and aggressive…

  • WTB Bridger 27.5 Plus Tire Review

    The WTB TCS Light Bridger is a Plus sized 27.5″ x 3″ tire that was designed for aggressive riding and utilizes an open and blocky knob pattern made with their Lightweight casing and Dual DNA rubber compound. The Bridger is a reliable and fast tire that offers great braking and traction and control in loose…

  • Fresh Produce – Park Tools Multi-Tool, Schwalbe NN 27.5+ and Honey Stinger Gluten Free Waffle

    In for some testing and reviewing, four new multi-tools from Park Tools the MT-10, MT-20, MT-30 and MT-40, Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5+ tires in 2.8″ and 3″ widths, and some delicious Honey Stinger Gluten Free Organic Waffles in three flavors.