Towards the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010, we started to see the 29 inch wheel size for mountain bikes get some big rubber. There were other companies on the market that were providing large widths with high volume, but that normally came with a lower, faster rolling tread pattern to appeal to the lighter end of the 29er spectrum. With the introduction of more...

I threw the question out there a little while ago…”what PSI are you running?”…with the hope that it would create some conversation around mountain bike tire pressures in relation to other outside variables. While I could have included all of the different variables in the poll, I wanted to stimulate discussion around the topic and what better way...

This week, I received a box of Kenda tires to review. Kenda is known for their signature series line of tires designed by some of mountain biking’s legends. So which mountain bike tires from Kenda came in by box? Kenda ExCavator – Eric Carter Signature Series Qty 2 – 26 x 2.35; 120 TPI Casing; Folding Bead; Dual Tread Compound; Weight – Claimed...

I have been involved in the product development end of a new tread design out of one of the major tire manufacturers for several months now. After several sets…I can say that these are probably the best cross country tires that I have ever ridden. Until now, I have had to keep this a secret…but I was just informed that I can start spilling the beans. Here are...

The amount of air pressure that you put in your tires greatly affects the riding characteristics of your bike. When MTB Tire Pressure Is Too High Bike bounces off of obstacles Poor cornering performance Tires break loose easily When Tire Pressure Is Too Low Greater chance of pinch flatting Efficiency loss while pedaling Roll over can cause unpredictable handling So...