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One tire dominated the market when it came to the mountain bikes of the early 1980s: the Snake Belly. House of Looptail just reissued this classic pattern with the original Japanese tire manufacturer, Panaracer. John bought a set at their launch and has a hands-on look at and review of them below…
ENVE just introduced the Hex Gravel tire ($75) which is now available in 40 and 44 mm widths. The HEX is designed for all-around performance in a fast-rolling package. Its hexagonal tread block can flex and conform to terrain for sure-footed handling in a variety of conditions…
At Eurobike this year, reTyre unveiled world’s first carbon-neutral tire, made of 100% reclaimed materials, these tires are made through cutting-edge manufacturing technology and the brand’s commitment to reducing emissions.
While we’re not fans of new standards, sometimes an innovative product rolls through out inbox that causes pause with its promises of fixing finicky designs. Schwalbe’s Clik Valve looks to change valve-to-pump connectivity and a 50% increase in air flow rate is just a byproduct of its innovative design:
At the valve: Simply unscrew the current valve insert and screw in the Schwalbe Clik Valve by hand, and the valve is ready.
On the pump: Simply integrate the adapter into the pump head (clamp or screw in). The pump is then ready to “Clik”.
Check out more at Schwalbe.
This week, Sim Works introduced a new 26 x 2.3″ version of its popular Panaracer-produced Volummy tire ($64). Plump, round, slick tires with a large air capacity provide a comfortable, smooth, and efficient ride. Volummy strikes a sweet spot on puncture resistance and durability with supple, pliable construction…
Hutchinson just announced its latest drop bar tire: the Caracal Race and it has us asking ourselves, when will gravel racing tires just be completely bald? When a tire prioritizes performance and lightness and features a bare center tire pattern, at the expense of grip, durability, and puncture resistance, it feels more road-racing-oriented. It’s almost like gravel racing has become road racing. Or another question is, do you even need tread on a gravel racing tire? Let us know in the comments.
To celebrate 85 years since Rene Herse made the world’s lightest touring bike, the company is offering Limited Editions of its most popular models with all-black Endurance casings. “Because some bikes simply look better with all-black tires,” wrote Jan and Natsuko of Rene Herse Cycles. Quantities are limited, prices are the same as their regular tires, and performance is identical, too. Check out more at Rene Herse Cycles.
Delium, a brand that previously only had MTB tires, announced an all-new gravel tire range ($49.99) with three models offering grip and traction for various terrain. Let’s take a closer look.
Tannus Fusion is the world’s first modular tubeless tire insert system. Made of two interlocking components, the system allows riders to select the exact amount of desired tire protection. Each portion of the Fusion insert can also be used individually, for applications ranging from road to trail riding. Spencer recently got his hands on a set of the new Fusion inserts, which are launching today, and set them up on a couple of his bikes. Read on for his review…
Everyone knows the Panaracer Gravelking tire. Since it first launched in 2014, it’s been a crowd favorite for gravel riding and racing. The Japanese tire manufacturer just announced X1, the best Gravelking yet. Read on for more…
Our friends at Silca address the Top 5 Biggest Tire and Wheel Mistakes that you absolutely shouldn’t make. Watch for an informative series of tips to keep your tires and wheels happy!
Fatbikes are often laid to the wayside by the bike industry, so when we come across a fatbike product, we have to share it. Case in point is WTB’s new Bailiff ($134.95) 27.5 x 4.5″ fatbike tires. These are available in standard and studded, with carbide studs pre-installed. Yet, both versions feature 312 stud pockets for unbeatable traction on ice. The Bailiff’s tubeless-ready 120tpi casing provides a supple ride feel, conforms to all surface conditions, and minimizes rotational weight. Its snow-specific compound remains soft at extremely cold temperatures to provide unparalleled traction on the most frigid days of the year.
Check out more at WTB.
26+ ain’t dead, it’s just getting harder to find these plus sized tire diameters. WTB isn’t selling these direct to consumer any longer but they have opened up OE manufacturer sales. Of which, Crust Bikes bought a boatload and have stocked this hard to find tire size at its web shop. So, if you’re hunting for a 26″ x 2.8″ tire for your tourer, now’s the time to stock up. In stock and shipping today from Crust Bikes.
The Maxxis Assegai is one of the most aggressive front tires on the market, but you don’t necessarily have to be aggressive to enjoy it. Its adaptability to multiple riding styles and multiple terrains has gained the Assegai quite the following, including from competing tire brands. American Classic, Delium, and Bontrager have launched lower-priced tires clearly inspired by the Assegai, and Travis Engel is here to tell us how how they stacked up against his favorite front rubber.
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
Happy Friday from our friends at Ultradynamico. Continue reading for the lyrics and backstory…
Schwalbe is the world’s first and (so far) only manufacturer that not only takes back used tires but also uses them to produce new tires. Back in 2022 at Eurobike, the German tire brand announced the “Schwalbe Recycling Program,” an initiative to collect used tires, recycle them, and manufacture new tires with recycled material. This program, which won Eurobike’s “Innovators Prize,” is underway and scaling rapidly, as Schwalbe has received an initial shipment of recycled carbon black (rCB) to begin making the first batch of recycled tires. We thought this sounded exciting, so reached out to Felix Jahn, Schwalbe’s Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, to learn more about the recycling program and where it’s headed.
Today is our kick-off in a new series that features the art of Richard Pool, aka Bicycle Crumbs. In this new column, Richard illustrates his favorite products and writes about them. We’ve been longtime friends with ‘Crumbs and are stoked to present you with this new column, so enjoy!
