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Maxxis Rekon Race Mountain Bike Tire Review
The new Maxxis Rekon Race is a fast-rolling, semi-slick mountain bike tire that designed to win races.
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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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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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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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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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