Tires are two of the most influential parts of a mountain bike, connecting the bike and the ground. Far from being simply round rubber with knobs, there are many variables to know and consider. The tread pattern or tire profile is instrumental in how your bike handles, making the correct tire choice a crucial piece…
Let’s get into it with a supposedly easy topic. The dimensions are clearly labeled on any tire by number combinations as 27.5×2.4 or 29×2.5 and so on. These measurements are the outer tire diameter in inches and the tire width in inches. You can count on that piece of information to be always printed on…
Bike frame protection wraps have finally come to the mainstream in the form of vinyl film. While the technology may be somewhat similar to automotive wrap, bicycle frames have a tiny surface area in comparison while having much more intricate shapes and sizes making application difficult. Enter bike frame protection kits that are tailor-made for…
Going out for a long-distance bike ride is a little different than going on a casual ride. Preparation is key to not ending up miserable in the middle of your tour. Regardless if you are out on a big enduro mountain bike ride or a multi-day bike tour, the overall principles are the same. So…
Let’s talk about the fundamental topic of tire pressure for mountain biking. Finding your optimal tire pressure is probably the single most impactful performance boost you can do on your bike that’s absolutely free. As the contact patch between the ground and your bike, MTB tires are responsible for a lot of the overall performance…
As if all the different wheel dimensions out there weren’t plentiful and sometimes confusing enough, there is a particular range of mountain bike tires called plus size. Plus size is a term used to describe larger volume tires, not to be confused with fat bike tires. It is often associated with 27.5-inch wheel size. But…
