Select to compare Maxxis Ikon is truly built for racer whose demand for lightweight cross country tire. Fast rolling tread and high volumn casing design provide eaemplary performance in all riding conditions. Size: 27.5 x 2.2 (57-559) Black60 TPIBead: FoldableWeight: 550gMax PSI: 65Dual Compound Package: + Maxxis 27.5 x 2.2 (qty: 2 )+ Maxxis 27.5 Tubes 48mm FV (qty:...For over a decade, Bontrager has developed a comprehensive line-up of bike tires, today producing a selection of tires suitable for just about any condition out on the trail, road or local path. From the puncture-resistant Hard-Case collection to the aerodynamic R4 Aero to a wide range of off-road treads, Bontrager has a tire to handle it all. Published on September 18th, 2014 | Front tires are where most of your control comes from. Since wider tires weigh more, but also provide increased traction and forgiveness, split the difference and put a higher-volume tire on your front wheel. A bigger contact patch makes for better steering control, and the higher volume helps to absorb big hits and maintain control in critical situations.
Also, the extra weight doesn’t have as much of a perceived effect as it would on the rear wheel, which is directly attached to your drive train and thus, your legs. Rear tires are where the power from your muscles turns into forward momentum. For this reason you want to use a rear tire with enough tread for traction, but not enough to create excessive resistance. This is also why a narrow tire goes on the rear wheel; it’s lighter, requiring less energy to rotate. Additionally, rear tire tread designs should complement the front tire, but can be very different to achieve rear-specific goals. Tread profile is also important. Round tread profiles tend to be more forgiving and versatile. Square profiles excel in loose dirt and tend to “carve” (until the breaking point is reached) compared to a round profile’s driftier feel. When mixing profiles, advanced riders should try a square front and round rear. Up front, once you have figured out how hard the square profile tire can be pushed, you’ll have an accurate and locked-in tire guiding you around turns.
Since the rear wheel follows a wider arc than the front, it’s nature is to drift a bit more as it tries to follow the front tire around a turn, and a round profile will help maintain control during the drift. Taller knobs dig into loose terrain, but are squirrely on hardpack. Wider knobs offer more stability. Lower knobs roll faster, but don’t provide enough grip in loose terrain. Open transition zones between center and cornering tread zones (Continental Der Kaiser) offer more outright cornering grip and maintain straight line speed better, but are not as forgiving or predictable as tires utilizing transition zones with knobs (Hans Dampf). Different disciplines place different requirements on tires, demanding specific features tailored to each use. Trail/All-Mountain tires show a combination of reduced weight for climbing and acceleration, along with traction and protection against pinch flats. When choosing, err on the side of protection, width, and increased knob height/volume.
Look for Reinforced sidewalls, but stop short of full DH casings. Schwalbe’s Snake Skin casing is a good example. Cross-Country tires must be lightweight and have low rolling resistance above all. Go with single-ply sidewalls if rocks and technical terrain are not issues. Very low profile knobs cut down weight and increase rolling speed. When choosing downhill tires, flat protection and cornering speed are your main concerns. DH tires have beefy casings for pinch flat protection and structure to run low pressure. Large volume, aggressive knobs dig in and grab through turns and provide confident bike handling and effective braking. Use the chart below for some recommendations when looking for an effective front/rear tire combination. Michelin Wild Racer’R 2The requested URL /?product=tiarrow-mtb was not found on this server.CategoriesMountain 27.5" TiresMountain 29" TiresMountain 26" TiresSale> 10% Off> 20% Off> 30% Off> 40% Off> 50% OffCustomer Review5& Up5& Up5& Up5& Up5& Up
Speed Date: Vittoria’s Barzo 29×2.1 TNT Tyre by January 13, 2015 Can Vittoria's latest Knobby McSpeedy really do it all?Brand:VittoriaProduct:BarzoFrom:Fisher Outdoor LeisurePrice:€50 (£40)Tested:by Marc B for 150 miles To celebrate bringing the long-running Geax name under its parent brand, this autumn Vittoria released a trio of new mountain bike tyres. Having had good luck with both the Saguaro and AKA cross-country tyres and with a couple of big rides on the horizon, we asked if we couldn’t give one of the latest generation a go. Built (in this configuration) on Geax’s tough, tubeless-ready AKA casing, the Barzo is billed as an “expert rider’s high-speed trail tire”- a flattering description that made it sound ideal for a 65mi day on Arizona’s loose, rocky, sandy, and muddy Black Canyon Trail. This early in the model year, only the 2.1 was available for 29ers -a 2.25 will be along shortly- their 630g (actual, 650g claimed) weight delighting my long-buried inner racer but giving my more recent trail-riding persona control and durability concerns.
Initial trials on local trails left two impressions: (1) The Barzos are fast for a tyre with honest-to-goodness knobs. (2) The Barzos’ cornering limits are higher than my own willingness to commit. Come ride day, the Barzos proved themselves beyond any reasonable expectations. Thick, clay-like mud would pack on at lower speeds- but the narrower width meant that the wheels kept turning after fellow adventurers were walking- and once back up to speed even the stickiest stuff was flung clear. More surprisingly, the what looks like a narrow XC tyre was perfectly composed on the region’s loose, rocky descents. The sidewalls survived the abusive terrain without injury- truly impressive given the set’s light weight. A couple of thorn punctures between the knobs sealed quickly with the ffftp! of Stan’s going to work. Overall: While recent trends would have us believe that the casings’ 2.05in measured width would lead to certain death, on one of the most challenging rides in recent memory the Barzos proved themselves to be fast, sturdy, and controllable tyres in the trail/marathon vein.