Tannus Tubeless Armour is a multi cell foam tire insert that has a unique wrap around design offering protection against impacts and an improved ride feel when cornering. Price: 54,95 Euro The product After reviewing their Armour Inserts for tires with innertubes in IMB () it was about time that we put their tubeless version to the test. In the...
The WTB Judge and Vigilante tires are WTB’s most aggressive tread pattern tires in their MTB range. They are available in 27.5 and 29’’ (tested) and aimed at the Enduro / Gravity rider. Both tires are equipped with Tritec Compound and TCS Casing. Price: Vigilante 79,95 USD / Judge 87,95 USD About the brand WTB stands for Wilderness Trail Bikes, and...
Price: 59,95 EUR (starting from) Kryptotal model has the most aggressive tread pattern of Continentals’ brand new MTB tire range. Front and rear specific threads are available for 27.5 and 29” wheels, three different casings and three different rubber compounds. The tires are available in a 2.4” and 2.6” width. The product When Continental launched their new tires, we were...
Price: 79,99 GBP Rimpact is a UK based company that makes high quality tire inserts. They utilise an energy sensitive layer in conjunction with foam to harden on impact and dissipate extreme forces across itself and the foam below rather than into the rim. They weigh about 160 grams per wheel for the 29’’ version and 150 grams for the...
Schwalbe sent us two pairs of their latest Wicked Will. They sit in between the full XC style Racing Ralph and the more knobbly Nobby Nic. Ideal for trail bikes and that new downcountry thing those marketeers keep talking about. If the name Wicked Will sounds familiar, you’re right. Back in the days of 26’’ tires Will was already part...
E-bikes and tyres have had a rocky relationship so far in the development of this new genre of cycling. Plus tyres were deemed appropriate due to the increased traction, but wholly failed to deliver the durability demanded by electric mountain bikes. Those who demanded more durability from tyres went in search of downhill or gravity casings, yet what if an...
While the world may have gone tubeless, Tannus aim to convince us that it may not be the only way to get reliable puncture protection in your wheels. Working with inner tubes, the Tannus inserts wrap around the tube giving a thick layer of foam at the top, thinning as they wrap around towards the rim of the wheel. They...
There was a time that most bikes on the trails would be shod in one of two or three brands of rubber, but we're well past that now with a plethora of brands and models to choose from. Hutchinson has aimed to produce a tyre for every type of hardpack and dry conditions imaginable. As they would say 'Dust, rocks,...
Schwalbe’s Magic Mary has been a top choice tyre for many aggressive trail riders since its release in 2014. It's a classic tread pattern from the German tyre behemoth, but has the fresh wizardry from Wolfgang Arenz in the rubber recipe made the Mary even more magical? The tread pattern of the Magic Mary hasn’t changed from the previous versions,...
I've enjoyed watching the gradual rise of VEE Tire Co as they have slowly manoeuvred themselves into the mountain bike world with some quality tyres. Battling the big brands is tough, and the tyre market is dominated by just a few names and a huge heap of brand loyalty from consumers. VEE Tire Co is not a new company and...
Kenda have launched a new set of downhill tyres aimed to compete at the highest level and have been developed in collaboration with the UR Racing Team, which includes DH legends Mick and Tracy Hannah. The Hellkat Pro and the Helldiver Pro are designed for a wide range of conditions and have brought with them an attractive array of new...
The Rubber Queen is new from Continental and it is attracting a lot of attention right now. Billed by some as the ultimate freeride tyre we felt we had to put it through it’s paces! We tested both the 2.2 and 2.4 versions and they both used the excellent Black Chilli compound, which has become a favourite of many riders....
Size: 2.35 Actual Tread Width: 2.410 Inches Actual Carcass Width: 2.357 Inches Weight: 726 Grams Measurements taken at 30psi The XR range is a new one from Bontrager, featuring the XR0, 1 and 2. The XR4 is aimed at rough rocky terrain and is available in two sizes, 2.20 and 2.35. There are a variety of options, wire bead, aramid...
Weight: 987g Front 1114g Rear Wheels take a battering at these kinds of events; a solid week of blasting downhill over tough and rocky conditions means plenty of wear and tear. The Hopes appealed for a few reasons, low maintenance and durability being the main ones. We opted for the standard Pro 2 Hub built onto Mavic 721 rims; these...
