After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
Vittoria Morsa G2.0 Mountain Bike Tyre (TNT)The Morsa is the DH and enduro proven race-weapon of choice for riders at the top level of the sport. This tubeless tyre has launched to the top of the podium at numerous events around the globe, including the Enduro World Series, Sea Otter Classic and Crankworx, and sits at the pinnacle of off-road rolling performance, traction and reliability.Features: Compounds: Graphene 2.0, 4C Compound Discipline: Enduro, DH, Mixed, Loose, Technical Casing: Nylon 120 TPI Bead Type: Clincher, TNT Tubeless Weight: 1.04kgTechnologies: Graphene 2.0 Compound: Vittoria's unique Graphene compound is superior in rolling performance, grip, traction and longevity. This compound provides the performance benefits required for competitive, consistent racing output. The Original Graphene Compound raised the bar for performance evenly through all disciplines, whereas Graphene 2.0 pin-points the performance requirements from each cycling discipline and enhances them for speed, grip, durability and puncture resistance. 4C Compound: Exclusively developed by Vittoria and achieves high-end performance. The 4C is a layering process using 4 separate rubber compounds within the same tread. The 4C construction provides unmatchable versatility in both the central and side tread areas. The finished product is extensively tested to ensure it meets the competition level performance that road and off-road cyclists demand, and benefits the rider significantly, providing better rolling efficiency, better grip and puncture protection. TNT: Vittoria TNT (Tube-No Tube) tyres are up to 100g lighter than standard tubeless tyres that others manufacture. However, they have exceptional reinforced sidewalls that provide massive cut resistance and puncture protection. TNT tyres offer better cornering stability, faster rolling and fewer pinchflats/burps when running at lower pressures.Buy Vittoria Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Hutchinson Python 2 TR Mountain Bike TyreWith multiple appearances on the winning podiums of the cross-country (XC) World Cup, this tyre uses its legendary square profile to provide fast-rolling efficiency on all dry to mixed terrains, here in its 127 TPI tougher version. With a fast-rolling and efficient square profile, it offers remarkable grip and climbing performance on dry and somewhat loose terrain, perfect for going all the way on cross-country. Plus, this massive 29" version ensures you have the extra power to push past just about any competitor. Features: Use: XC Bead: Folding (Tubeless Ready) Compound: Race Ripost XC TPI: 66 Weight: 670gBuy Hutchinson Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Maxxis Shorty Wide Trail MTB Tyre (3C-TR)This downhill-oriented mountain bike tyre has been tried-and-tested at the DH World Cup and quickly proved itself a favourite thanks to its lightweight performance and wide-set tread. The 3C MaxxGrip compound offers remarkable durability and a low rolling resistance that's perfect for keeping grip on those challenging descents.Features: Compound: 3C MAXX Grip TPI: 50 Bead: Folding Max PSI: 65 Weight: 966g (27.5"), 1.45kg (29")Technologies Wide Trail (WT): This construction optimises the tyre tread layout and profile on today’s modern wide rims. Traditional tyres are designed around older, narrower rims and create and overly square tyre profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tyres obtain peak performance when used with an inner rim width of 35mm but are proven to perform exceptionally with rim widths from 30 - 35mm Tubeless Ready: Tubeless tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Maxxis TR tyres use a standard casing and require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight. Maxxis Tubeless Ready tyres are the only Maxxis tyres approved for use with liquid sealants 3C Mountain: Maxxis 3C Triple Compound mountain technology uses a harder, longer lasting base layer and two progressively softer top layers in order to optimize traction and stability. Maxxis offers three different configurations of our 3C Triple Compound mountain technology: Maxx Speed, Maxx Terra and Maxx Grip MAXX Grip: Aggressive DH/Enduro race tire designed for loose and blown out conditionsBuy Maxxis Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Maxxis Rekon Mountain Bike Tyre (3C-EXO-TR)Modifying the tread of Maxxis' own Ikon tyre, the Rekon offers more aggression to help conquer more technically-demanding trails. The L-shaped side knobs give your bike extra support on loose turns, an effect that's bolstered by the wider profile this tyre provides. The 3C Maxx Terra compound ensures excellent uphill traction that makes this tyre perfect for cross-country climbing, plus the EXO protection gives you a hassle-free, puncture-resistant ride even in tough conditions.Features: Compound: 3C Maxx Terra TPI: 120 Bead: Folding Max PSI: 40 Weight: 730gTechnologiesEXO Protection: An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high. Tubeless Ready: Tubeless tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Their TR tyres use a standard casing and require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight. Maxxis Tubeless Ready tyres are the only Maxxis tyres approved for use with liquid sealants. Using a liquid sealant in any non-TR Maxxis tyre will void the warranty. 3C Mountain: Maxxis 3C Triple Compound mountain technology uses a harder, longer lasting base layer and two progressively softer top layers in order to optimize traction and stability. Maxxis offers three different configurations of our 3C Triple Compound mountain technology: Maxx Speed, Maxx Terra and Maxx Grip. MAXX TERRA: 3C Maxx Terra is softer and offers more traction than 3C Maxx Speed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than Maxx Grip. The perfect compound if you like to ride exceptionally fast and tackle every obstacle with confidence. Wide Trail (WT): This construction optimises the tyre tread layout and profile on today's modern wide rims. Traditional tyres are designed around older, narrower rims and create and overly square tyre profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tyres obtain peak performance when used with an inner rim width of 35mm but are proven to perform exceptionally with rim widths from 30 - 35mm.Buy Maxxis Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Maxxis Ardent Mountain Bike Tyre (EXO - TR)A hugely versatile model, the Ardent Mountain Bike (MTB) Tyre will keep you in control even as the trail ahead looks unrideable. It has a large shoulder tread that bites hard into the loosest and muddiest trail sections, so you stay upright as you’re riding at your limit. Plus, with Maxxis’ EXO puncture protecting casing, you can blast through those rock gardens without a second thought. It’s also ready for use in a tubeless setup, giving you even better grip at lower tyre pressures.MTB Tyre with High Grip and Low Rolling ResistanceDespite this tyre’s excellent braking grip and cornering prowess, Maxxis has made sure it can roll fast too. This high-performing tyre is finished off with ramped knobs on the centre of the tread to reduce rolling resistance, so you can accelerate quickly and maintain your speed.Features: Tyre Type: Clincher Bead Type: Folding Casing: 60 TPI Compound: Dual Puncture Protection: Yes, EXO puncture protection Ply: Single-ply Tubeless Ready: Yes Use: All-Mountain (AM), Enduro, Trail Terrain: Designed for loose, loose over hard, medium and wet Maximum Pressure: 60psi Sold individually Suitable for front or rear use Weights: 26x2.25": 734g 26x2.4": 729g 27.5 (650b)x2.25": 674g 27.5 (650b)x2.4": 759g 29x2.25": 800g 29x2.4": 993g Technologies: EXO Protection: This is an extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high Tubeless Ready (TR): Tubeless ready tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube Dual Compound: Two compounds are used within the tread of select tyres to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering gripBuy Maxxis Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
After extensive market research and feedback from commuters all over the world showed Continental that a new type of tyre was in demand. The Gatorskin race bike tyre had filled a gap for hard core commuters but they wanted more, more casing, more breaker, more protection... Taking the incredible Gatorskin as a foundation base, and adding a third Polyamide layer in the sidewall to make a unique 3-ply casing for the Gator Hardshell. With the addition of a Poly-X anti puncture breaker belt under the tread which extends down into the shoulder area for wider coverage. High mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistantExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions27.5 x 1.25 has a wire bead
Cult's collaboration with Vans just goes from strength to strength, now available with a kevlar bead reducing weight and making the tyre foldable. The main thing about these Cult tyres is that super grippt Vans Waffle tread pattern, it's an iconic pattern that has proved to be just as popular on a tyre as it has been on their footwear. Their kevlar bead construction makes the tyre incredibly lightweight and long-lastng when compared to traditional bead style, plus being foldable means you can easily transport a spare. Max pressure rating: 110 psi ###section### Product Specs WHEEL SIZE: 20" MAX PRESSURE: 110 PSI WEIGHT: 545g (19.2oz) PACK SIZE: Single
A durable, fast yet tough tyre at a really nice price. The Continental Gatorskin (Formally Gatorskin Ultra) Tyre is a high mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre. The Duraskin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion. The 180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread, resists punctures and adds to longevity of tyre even further. The slick tread offers exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions along with supple handling and low rolling resistance.Durable high mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistant180 TPI Count for supple handlingExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions
A durable, fast yet tough tyre at a really nice price. The Continental Gatorskin (Formally Gatorskin Ultra) Tyre is a high mileage, durable and fast rolling tyre. The Duraskin polyamide mesh layer fabric on sidewalls protects the casing against cuts, punctures and abrasion. The 180 thread per inch casing with Kevlar-reinforced layer directly under the tread, resists punctures and adds to longevity of tyre even further. The slick tread offers exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions along with supple handling and low rolling resistance.Durable high mileage tyreLow rolling resistanceDuraskin cut-resistant layerHighly puncture resistant180 TPI Count for supple handlingExceptional grip in wet and dry conditions