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Our Top 10 MTB Lids!

Our Top 10 MTB Lids!

All helmets aren't created equally and when it comes to your brain, it doesn't pay to be cheap. If there is one thing that you should absolutely never pinch pennies on, it is your helmet. There are many helmets out there from brands who haven't done proper testing that lack safety features in order to be the least expensive consumers. There are also affordable options out there that are packed full of safety features that you might not have known existed.

Top 8 Best Trail and All-Mountain MTB Tires!

Top 8 Best Trail and All-Mountain MTB Tires!

Tires are some of the most critically important parts on your bike that can make or break how your bike feels on the trail. There are so many aspects that go into choosing the correct tire so we decided to drop a quick video giving you some insight on what to look for! Join Mark and Alex as they go over some of our ambassador and employees favorite trail and all-mountain MTB tires!

How to Replace a Bicycle Tire!

How to Replace a Bicycle Tire!

How to replace a bicycle tire is one of the most common questions newer riders may have when it comes to bicycle maintenance. Because installing tires is an incredibly helpful skill that every bicycle owner should learn, we decided to throw a video together demonstrating the process.

Continental's Gravity Tire Lineup

Continental's Gravity Tire Lineup

Have you been thinking about trying a new brand of tires but are unsure of where to begin looking or what you're looking for? Well, Charlie Taylor from Continental Tires stopped by to give us a quick look at their gravity tire lineup and we think that there are some valuable aspects that this brand brings to the table when it comes to mountain bike tires! Join us as we go over the Continental Kryptotal Fr, Kryptotal Re, Argotal, and Xynotal mountain bike tires!

 

Ultimate Guide: Specialized Tire Lineup

Ultimate Guide: Specialized Tire Lineup

It can be argued that tires may be the most important (and most affordable) upgrades you can put on your bike. This rings true whether you are churning out miles on pavement, grinding gravel backroads, racing your local cyclocross course, or blasting dirt trails on your mountain bike. Getting the most out of your bike by matching quality compounds, impeccable construction, and cutting-edge tire tech is firmly rooted in the ethos of Specialized. Tires were the first product that Specialized offered and continues to be a fundamental focus of research and development for the brand. 

Best MTB Tires

Best MTB Tires

Mountain biking is a diverse sport that ranges from full-out pedal fests to hard-charging gnarly descents. But, most riders find themselves riding somewhere in the middle; a mix of climbs, tech, descents, and fun jumps. As 2018 comes to a close, we compiled a list of MTB tires that fall in this range of riding and excel at what they do. We surveyed our employees and our customer reviews to determine each winner. Read on to find out which tires won and why?  This guide of the best MTB Tires will help you find the right tires to put between you and the dirt.