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…
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VIDEO: Silca – Top 5 Biggest Tire and Wheel Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make
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!
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WTB’s Bailiff 27.5 x 4.5″ Fatbike Tires
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.
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WTB 26″ x 2.8″ Ranger Tires in Stock at Crust Bikes
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.
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Sincerest Flattery: Reviewing Maxxis Assegai Imitiations from American Classic, Delium, and Bontrager
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.
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Radar Roundup: Bender Grab ‘n’ Go, Udog Distanza, Stash Cache, MKS MM-Cube Ezy, Manastash Ridge Tires, Pony Express, Los(t) Sueños, and How to Ride Gravel
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Ultradynamico: The Dynamic Choice Music Video
Happy Friday from our friends at Ultradynamico. Continue reading for the lyrics and backstory…
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Schwalbe is Recycling Bicycle Tires in Germany
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.
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Bicycle Crumbs Reviews: Teravail Rutland 700×47 Gravel Tire
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!
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Radar Roundup: Farewell Atalaya Plus Plus Bag, Mosaic MT-2 Ti Hardtail, Swift Olliepack Seat Bag, PNW Pebble Tool Review, Wolf Tooth Lock On Grips, WTB 40mm Vulpine Grav Grav Tires, and Four Ladies on a Bikepacking Trip!
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Radar Roundup: American Classic MTB Tires, Alpacka Raft Sheri, Velo Orange Hot Bar, Maghalie Westfjords Way Challenge, Sewing Hope Together, New Topstone, and RONDO MYLC
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Radar Roundup: BTCHN Bars, Tundra Tires, Under Pressure, and NOS MB-1
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Radar Roundup: Ukraine Aid, FRM Adventure Bike, Pretty Pretty Light, PNS x Pirelli, Rando Imperator, and It’s Always Sunny in Purbeck!
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Radar Roundup: SAS Overshirt, Vittoria Tire Inserts, Quack Quack Camo, Duchamp, Long Island Gravel, and LA Sucks for Cycling
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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An Update To Our Vintage MTB Tubeless Tutorial With More Photos!
Last year I posted up a quick “How To” showing how you can set your vintage MTB wheels up tubeless and today while working on another build, I took some more photos to update that tutorial, including taping photos so if you were running into trouble trying this out on your setup, these new photos might help…
Vintage Bike Hacks: A Recipe For 1980s and 90s Mountain Bike Tubeless Conversion
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René Herse Got a Big Shipment of Tires In
If you’re one of the people patiently waiting for a model René Herse tires to land in stock, today is your lucky day. This morning the Seattle-based tire manufacturer just received a shipment of their most popular rubber including the 650B x 55 Umtanum Ridge, 700C x 35 Bon Jon Pass, the 26″ x 2.3″ Rat Trap Pass, and more. Head on over to René Herse to see the full stock availability.
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Sim Works: Homage Tire in 650b x 55mm
The Sim Works Homage Tire has a loyal following but people have long asked for a larger diameter tire in the 650b platform. Yesterday Sim Works announced its new 650b x 55mm Homage tires in mint or black tread and gumwall sidewalls. These tires are made by Panaracer in Japan, are tubeless ready, weigh 625g each, and are in stock now at Sim Works!
If you want to know more about Sim Works, check out our Shop Visit to Circles Japan in the Related Archives!
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American Classic Announces an Open Call for its Ambassador Program
American Classic recently relaunched as a tire company, offering a variety of sizes for road, gravel, and e-bikes at an approachable price point. Coinciding with the relaunch, American Classic has established an ambassador program and is currently seeking applicants.
All types of riders and racers are encouraged to complete the application form to be considered. American Classic will then follow up and provide tires to those selected in exchange for feedback, fun content, and the charge of spreading the joy of cycling.