Pros: Fast-feeling and grippy; supple carcass; well-priced Cons: No larger than 700x30c size The Blackbird Racing Lab TLR offers similar performance to the rest of the best tubeless tyres, but is cheaper than almost all of its rivals. Our tester found the tyre provided ample grip while re...
Tyre inserts act as a barrier between the tyre and rim, and offer some distinct advantages. Firstly, you can afford to run your tyres at a slightly lower pressure on your mountain bike without having to worry about about pinch punctures, given there is no inner tube to pinch and the inse...
Tyre inserts aren't for everyone and you need to weigh up whether the pros outweigh the cons for your riding. - Ian Linton / Immediate Media Tyre inserts increase rotating and unsprung weight. The responsiveness of the bike is toned down due to the additional weight, which can be experienced...
In the world of professional road racing, tubeless tyres remain a novelty. The vast majority of pros ridetraditional tubular tyres glued to tubular-specific rims, and while there have been notable instances of pros racing on tubeless, there's been little evidence of a sea change in attitudes t...
What are the disadvantages of tubeless tyres? Tubeless cons More expensive. ... Fitting is messier and more time consuming. Removal often requires good grip strength. ... Air and sealant can escape ('burping') if the tyre bead comes away from the rim due to a sudden impact or extreme ...
Pros:Fast-feeling; easy installation; well-priced Cons:Not the widest sizings The Blackbird Racing Lab TLR challenges the best tyres on the market with impressive ride feel, excellent grip and low rolling resistance, all at a competitive price. ...
I have tested the 30mm Exposure extensively and have put around 200 miles on the more recently released 36mm-wide version. I have no doubt my findings will apply equally to both tyres. The 30mm version of the Exposure inhabits a surprisingly sparse space. There are very few tubeless road ...