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Cush Core Inner Tire Suspension System Reduces Squirm, Damps Bounce
In between appointments at Sea Otter last week, I noticed the Cush Core booth and had to learn more about the company’s “Inner-Tire Suspension System.” On the surface, the solution seems pretty straightforward: add a piece of moderately stiff, lightweight foam to the rim and reduce tire squirm due to under-inflation or flimsy sidewalls. But the company’s claims …
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All Mountain? I Don’t Think So! The New Michelin Force AM Tire, Reviewed
Michelin is an absolutely massive tire company. On a global scale, Michelin nets €21 billion per year in revenue, and last year this French behemoth spent €700 million on R&D alone. While Michelin has had a line of mountain bike tires in the past, in 2017 they’re signaling their re-entry into the mountain bike market by bringing four …
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Terrene Wazia Fat Bike Tire Review
Terrene. Unless you are a hardcore bike tire enthusiast, you may not be aware of this upcoming brand that has been keenly carving a niche in the world of rubber. With a focused line that is shared only by brethren models Elwood (gravel) and Chunk (dirt), the Wazia is Terrene’s concerted effort to manufacture a durable and competitive …
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35 Plus Bike Tires: A Comprehensive Guide for Mountain Bikers
Compared to fat bike tires, plus-size tires, also known as mid-fat tires, are relatively new to mountain biking. But with more and more bike companies offering mountain bikes capable of running plus tires, plus bikes are threatening to go mainstream as riders experience the benefits of wider, burlier mountain bike tires. Unlike fat bike tires, …
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The Best Mountain Bike Tires of 2016 – Readers’ Choice Awards
Our staff has often argued that a fresh set of mountain bike tires with an appropriate tread pattern for your trails is one of the best–and most affordable–upgrades you can make to your bike. However, with all the tire companies and their various offerings out there, it can be hard to know where to start. …
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