How to Choose Mountain Bike Tires Just get Maxxis Minion DHF in as wide and thickly cased as you can in the front, Highroller 2’s in 2.3 in the back. Just kidding, but not really. You’ll find that experienced mountain bikers are very particular about the tires that they put on ...
Many gravel bikes come with a 1x drivetrain, which means they have only one chainring in the front and a wide-range cassette in the back. This simplifies shifting, cuts down on unnecessary weight, and reduces the chances of dropped chains. Some gravel bikes come with a 2x drivetrain, whic...
Buy tires about 2.125 inches wide if you're a freestyle or flatland rider with a pro-size bike. The wider tires give you more balance and control. Ask for tires about 1.75 inches for expert freestyle frame sizes, 1.3 inches for junior and 1.1 inches wide for mini frames. These are the...
Also, before putting wider tires on your bike, you may need to do some research to make sure your bike has enough clearance to fit the tires without rubbing the frame. Some mountain bikes can fit plus-size tires (those that range from about 2.5 to 3 inches wide). These can be ...
She rides a road bike, but for just having fun and feeling stable and secure around roads or even trails and climbs, nothing beats the fun, comfortable ride of a bicycle with 4 or 5 inch wide tires. My 4” wife tires roll me FASTER than my old 2” tires. Check them out sometime!
Internal gear hubs like the Rohloff or Pinion are designed to offer a wide range of gear ratios which are selectable with a single cable-operated handlebar shifter, eliminating all the derailleurs, sprocket cassettes, chainrings, and other components used to offer selectable gear ratios on most ...
Allie, an REI shop service manager, has been in the bike industry for over a decade. She's been into cycling since a child and never lost the love for it. She enjoys many riding styles but downhill will always be her favorite.
I am an avid lover of Montague bikes because they are full size, infinitely configurable with all the standard world wide parts you mention in this article. You can find the old hummer version for a reasonable price online all the time. I know that they are hard to come by in ...
wheels, and mountain bikes have thicker, larger wheels. Common road wheel size is 700c, while mountain bikes often use 27.5-inch wheels or 29ers. How To Choose the Right Bike Do you want a road bike? Mountain bike? Active or comfort? If you are undecided, the sales staff is here to...
Many bike tourers choose tires that are at least 35mm wide, even when riding primarily on pavement. This may seem really wide if you're used to running skinny tires on your road bike, but the extra width will provide a softer, more comfortable ride. It will also add weight to your ...