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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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Watch: Top 5 Mistakes You’ll Make When Going Tubeless

Going tubeless can be a huge upgrade to your bike, greatly lowering the risk of punctures and allowing you to run lower pressures and achieve better handling! But successfully completing a tubeless set up quickly, successfully and with no mess is a rare occurrence. Here are some of the most common mistakes you’ll make when …

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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 Releases New Plus Tire: The “McFly”

Terrene is adding another tire to their lineup: the “McFly.” This new plus tire will fill the 2.8″ hole in their line in both the 27.5″ and 29″ diameters. It’s specifically designed to be a faster rolling, less-aggressive tire than the burlier “Chunk” model. “Combine great acceleration and breaking with stout predictable side knobs and …

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Vittoria’s Fast-Rolling Mud Tire is a Rotating Oxymoron

At Sea Otter last week I got my first look at Vittoria’s Gato, cross-country (XC) tire. On paper, the Gato seems like a pretty standard XC tire: it’s (just) 2.2 inches wide, weighs 760g, and features a supple, 120tpi sidewall. And in person, the tire looks to be fast rolling, with regular and densely-packed, medium-length knobs arrayed along a round profile. …

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