The trend of larger tires in mountain biking has been on the rise in recent years, and for good reason. Larger tires offer a number of benefits to riders, including increased traction, improved stability, and a smoother ride. One of the main benefits of larger tires is the increased traction they provide. With a larger…
Pressure. No, not this pressure… air pressure! Air pressure can make a HUGE difference in how a bike rides, how a tire feels, and – recently for me – in how a bike test rides. I used to run my tires more toward the max rating on the tires – around 60 PSI. Yeah, kinda…
I’ve used Serfas saddlebags and racks in the past, but I didn’t know that they also sell tires. The good folks from Serfas sent us a pair of their Krest 9r MTB tires for me to test on my KHS Solo One 29er. My Solo One comes with Kenda Nevegals, a tire that really performs…
Vuelta USA provided the wheels for our Ultimate All-Mountain Project. These wheels have made more than a few heads turn. Check out the bladed spokes and their pattern, quite unique for an All-Mountain setup. The wheels have proven to be quite durable so far, they have endured 1 crash and a few jumps. I’m also…