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We Surveyed 2,100 Mountain Bikers to Find the Best Bike Tires of 2017
Singletracks readers choose their favorite mountain bike tires of 2017 in enduro, trail, XC, and plus-size categories.
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Plus Bikes and Tires Continue to Gain Traction in 2017
Plus bikes and tires are being adopted by more and more mountain bike riders. In 2017, 16% of Singletracks readers owned a dedicated plus bike.
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Over a Beer: 5 Reasons Why Plus-Size Tires Are Overrated
Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. When I first rode plus tires, I thought they were a gift from the mountain biking …
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Are 2.6″ Tires the Sweet Spot? Maxxis Rekon 2.6″ Tire Review
When Maxxis announced offerings of some of their current treads in 2.6″, I was like whaaa?! I was excited. Earlier this year, the 2.6″ Maxxis Forekaster won me over for its proficient, playful, and predictable mannerisms. In fact, the Forekaster is going right back on (as a rear) for the summer. Needless to say, I was more …
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Terrene Chunk Plus Tire Review
Given their high turnover rate, ability to boost your bike’s performance at a relatively low cost, and ever-widening wheels, if there’s one thing I won’t hate on, it’s more tire options! And the list doesn’t just end there, as varying tread patterns, casings, compounds, and other tire characteristics would continue to keep us interested, if …
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