Singletracks Mountain Bike News

eurobike 2016, Gear, Maxxis, Mountain Bike Tires, News, skinwall - August 31, 2016

Maxxis Adds Ikon to Skinwall Tire Line

Maxxis has expanded their line of Skinwall tires with the addition of the Ikon. Previously, the Skinwall design was only available in the Ardent and the Minion DHF for trail tires, and the DTH dirt jump tire. The new Skinwall version of the Ikon will be available in a 2.2″ width in both 27.5″ and 29″ models.

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Somehow, 38% of Mountain Bikers Are Still Running Tubes

In what can only be described as good news for mountain bike inner tube manufacturers, 38% of the respondents to a recent Singletracks survey of 4,000+ riders say they still aren’t running tubeless tires. If you’re part of the 38% and don’t have a legitimate reason for not going tubeless–for example, a tire sealant allergy …

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Gear, Mountain Bike Tires, News, terrene - August 2, 2016

Rider-Owned Startup, Terrene Tires, Aims to Break Into Competitive Tire Industry

The tire industry is known to be cost-prohibitive, due to the significant costs for tire molds, tooling, long lead times, and the number of models that a competitive brand must provide. Despite those barriers, Joe Yang and Tim Krueger decided to attempt to break into the industry with a small startup. “We are taking a different …

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WTB’s First 29+ Tire Offers Trail Performance and Durability

WTB has just announced the release of a new plus tire: the Ranger. It will be available in both 27.5+ and 29+ — the first 29+ tire from WTB. Also notable for the Ranger is the inclusion of a TCS Tough casing “for extra durability and stability,” according to WTB. The Ranger appears to offer a …

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How to Choose MTB Tires Based on Conditions

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what to look for when selecting a mountain bike tire. We also talk about tubeless tires and provide some tire recommendations for different conditions like mud, sand, and hardpack.

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