Tire manufacturers like Schwalbe are always improving their mountain bike tire designs. Which is always great for us riders. With a caveat. Because constantly advancing technologies and changing product names are hard to keep up with.
Modern mountain bike tires can offer an amazing grip by using the latest casings and construction technologies. These can be pretty damn confusing and hard to keep up with the trends. Especially when you don’t wear tires down at least once a year and stay in the loop. It’s not that there is a clear…
Tires are two of the most important parts of a mountain bike, connecting bike and ground. Far from being simply round rubber with knobs, there are many variables to know and consider. Tire width, tread pattern, rubber compounds, and tire casings can be instrumental in how your bike handles. Knowing what is what starts with…
