How to Choose MTB Tires Based on Conditions
Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast
Singletracks.com
4.7 • 574 Ratings
🗓️ 16 May 2016
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we talk about what to look for when selecting a mountain bike tire. We also talk about tubeless tires and provide some tire recommendations for different conditions like mud, sand, and hardpack.
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| 0:20.3 | Hey everybody, welcome to the single tracks podcast. |
| 0:23.7 | Today it's me, Jeff, and I'm here with Aaron and Greg to discuss mountain bike tires. |
| 0:29.0 | This was a question that we had from one of our podcast listeners, and it's actually |
| 0:34.0 | great topics. |
| 0:35.0 | So let's jump right in. |
| 0:37.2 | So I want to start off by asking you guys how important you think tires are to the overall |
| 0:43.8 | ride feel on a mountain bike. |
| 0:46.2 | I mean, it's the only part of the mountain bike that actually touches the ground. |
| 0:49.5 | So as such, it's vitally important. |
| 0:52.0 | I mean, everything you do on the mountain bike translates through your tires into the soil, |
| 0:56.6 | so it affects the entire ride quality of your mountain bike experience. |
| 1:01.8 | So very important. |
| 1:02.9 | Yeah, it's definitely right up there with the most important, if not the most important |
| 1:07.7 | component on your bicycle. |
| 1:09.6 | And, you know, I know I've said this numerous times, but I'll say it again. |
| 1:12.5 | You know, tires can be the best, easiest, and also one of the most affordable. |
| 1:17.5 | I won't go as far as saying cheapest, but it's one of the best and most affordable upgrades you can make to your bike. |
| 1:22.9 | So, you know, if whatever tires came spec on your bike, stock aren't really doing it for your riding style or your trails, you know if whatever tires came spec on your bike stock aren't really doing it for your riding |
| 1:30.2 | style or your trails just a simple swap of the tires which is just a few minutes can can make a |
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