2014 holiday gift guide: Tires
Schwalbe’s Procore features two narrow inner tires for mountain bike wheels (26", 27.5" or 29"). Each inner tire sits on a rim and holds pressures between 55 and 85 psi. On top of the Procore inner tire is a regular tubeless-compatible tire, which can be run at 10 to 20 psi. The two-chamber system means you can get great traction from the low outer pressure, and reduce the likelihood of getting a pinch flat with the high inner pressure. Just one valve manages the air in both chambers.
Schwalbe’s Procore ($230 for a kit for two wheels, schwalbetires.com) features two narrow inner tires for mountain bike wheels (26″, 27.5″ or 29″). Each inner tire sits on a rim and holds pressures between 55 and 85 psi. On top of the Procore inner tire is a regular tubeless-compatible tire, which can be run at 10 to 20 psi. The two-chamber system means you can get great traction from the low outer pressure, and reduce the likelihood of getting a pinch flat with the high inner pressure. Just one valve manages the air in both chambers.
If you need a tire that rolls well in all kinds of weather, the Continental Grand Prix 4-Season ($80, conti-online.com) is your tread. For puncture resistance, it uses Continental’s Vectran breaker, a material that is harder than aramid (think Kevlar) and lighter than nylon thread.
Just what the commuter needs: a durable tire with good grip. The CST Xpedium ($35, csttires.com) has a well-designed tread pattern that will channel water and maintain traction.
For more gift ideas, see the full 2014 holiday gift guide.
