Mountain Bike Tires RAPID FIRE
Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.40WT $107
Designed with feedback from Aussie DH racer Troy Brosnan, the Dissector excels on fast hardpack and loose, dry trails. The tire’s widely spaced knobs are well-supported, providing excellent traction and predictable cornering when pushing the tire’s grip limit. Maxxis has spec’d its all-around Maxxterra rubber compound for increased tread life and decreased rolling resistance. The Dissector is versatile enough to be used as a front or rear tire and is a solid choice for fast dry conditions. ( maxxis.com)
Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29 x 2.35 $120
The classic Nobby Nic tire has recently received an updated tread design and casing construction, cementing its position as an excellent all-around tire for a variety of conditions. Starting with the tread pattern, the Nobby Nic now features improved shoulder blocks for greater cornering stability, a new centre block pattern for better braking and traction, and larger spacing between the knobs for increased mud shedding. The tire’s new Super Trail casing, launched this past summer, is reasonably light and provides increased sidewall stability for aggressive cornering. It also offers more puncture and cut protection. The Nobby Nic is available in two rubber compounds – Addix Speedgrip for less rolling resistance and Addix Soft (pictured) for maximum traction. ( schwalbetires.com)
Specialized Butcher Grid Trail 2Bliss Ready T9 29 x 2.3 $95
With its updated tread pattern, the Butcher Grid Trail is a top choice for aggressive trail riding. Specialized has also added a new Grid Trail casing, which increases the tire’s sidewall thickness. The beefed-up sidewalls improve handling at low speeds and also significantly increase pinch flat and puncture protection. Finally, the Butcher showcases Specialized’s new super sticky T9 rubber compound. This rubber delivers exceptional grip and high-dampening, ensuring consistent traction in the most extreme conditions. ( specialized.com/ca)
Kenda Regolith Pro 29 x 2.4 $90
The Regolith Pro delivers versatile and predictable performance in a variety of trail conditions. Kenda employs a dual-compound tread pattern that features firmer and faster-rolling rubber in the middle and softer, grippier rubber on the sides. Kenda also adds an additional sheet along each sidewall (sct – Sidewall Casing Technology) that improves the tire’s durability and tear-resistance. The Regolith Pro is an excellent all-around trail tire that bridges the performance gap between more specialized XC tires and burlier Dh-specific treads. ( kendatire.com)—ga