Mountain Bike Tires
In the dirt, the right tires can make the difference between finishing first or washing out.
Mountain Bike Tires
In the dirt, the right tires can mean the difference between railing the turns and finishing first or washing out and trashing the new ride. Riders can easily avoid the embarrassing and sometimes painful latter situation with some condition-specific rubber. Consider these great new off-road tires: one for the big-hit freerider and one for the gram-shaving XC racer.
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Trail King 2.4 – $69
Continental
12004
With its massive footprint and even larger air volume, the Trail King 2.4 is an ideal choice for riders seeking trail-hugging traction and rock garden-clearing control. Conti’s durable Black Chili rubber compound provides predictable grip in wet or dry conditions, while the reinforced sidewalls minimize unwanted flex during hard cornering and braking. An excellent and surprisingly versatile big-hit tire.
::GEARBOX
Vulpine 1.9 SL – $57
WTB
12090
As part of WTB’s growing tire line, the new Vulpine 1.9 SL targets XC racers wanting predictable go-fast traction in dry conditions. WTB keeps the weight at a feathery 420 grams, ensuring fast accelerations and low overall bike weight. The Vulpine’s low-profile centre knobs provide good straight-line traction, while taller side knobs handle demanding high-speed cornering. Now there’s no excuse for not making it to the podium.
