How we test

We’re constantly riding and evaluating tyres from assorted brands on test bikes and personal rigs throughout the year and share a vast experience between the test team that encompasses almost every mtb tyre sold over the last couple of decades.

For a better overview, staff opinions are shared between those riding and living everywhere from the sandy and loamy Surrey Hills, to the sharp limestone of the Lake District and the dirt, mud and gritstone steeps of North Yorkshire. For testing on a fixed loop, all tyres were set up tubeless on 29mm internal wheels with pressures set for optimum ride feel.