Tires

Schwalbe’s latest sustainability initiatives set a low-impact example for riders everywhere

New rubber for every terrain you tackle.

The trio includes the race-oriented Turbo RapidAir 2BR, the speed and durability balancing Turbo 2BR, and the same Turbo tire in a tube type version.

The Vittoria Corsa family of high-performance road tires gains its first nylon model, and there’s plenty of Corsa DNA baked in.

Manufacturer guidelines and recommendations for tubeless tire inflation upper and lower limits.

Do weights of tires factor into the amount of energy required to turn them, and discussions of what causes front-end shimmy.

I've ridden Conti clinchers and tubular tires for years, and with this latest update, the tire performance is even better.

We tested on a rough lab surface at pressures from 22-87psi, and investigated various construction methods, puncture protection strategies, and the tradeoffs of tread patterns.

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More tips for mounting tubeless tires on tubeless wheels.

The finish order of the riders in the Hell of the North mirrored the finish order of their tires in our rolling resistance test.

Claimed to be lighter, faster, and more durable, Grand Prix 5000 S TR is now hookless-compatible, too.

What causes tires to absorb more or less of a rider’s energy?

We sent clinchers, tubeless tires, and tubulars to Wheel Energy for rolling-resistance tests at range of air pressures. The results surprised us.

Here's what's making cycling tech news on Wednesday, September 15.

But it looks like wheels will be making a comeback soon, too.

What tire pressure are you running?

What tires and pressure will the riders choose for Wednesday's strade bianche stage at the Giro d'Italia? We asked the experts.

Here's what's making tech headlines on Thursday, March 18.

The Smart METL uses a "shape memory alloy" to allow deformation like a pneumatic tire

The VeloNews technical expert discusses optimal tire-rim widths, T47 bottom brackets, and how to silence shrieking disc brakes.

The Classics Tire from Cadex takes on endurance riding with puncture resistance, a supple casing, and a grippy compound for cobble season.

Tires have risen to the top of the tech stories during week one of the Tour. What goes into making a good tire? And what's up with the clincher's comeback?

Rubber compounds keep riders glued to the road — most of the time. How do they do it? And why didn't it work so well during stage 1?

Specialized pushes the envelope, and on Saturday the bike brand nabbed a Tour de France stage win with the Turbo Cotton clincher tires.

Goodyear expands its road cycling tire lineup to include various widths and a tubeless tire.

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Lennard Zinn went in search of the most aerodynamic combination of rim and tubeless tire. Here's what he found.

Get the lowdown on the bike gear you'll want, the stuff you definitely need, and the coolest items of 2020.

Take a trip to the hell of the north to hear about Edvald Boasson Hagen and Michael Gogl from NTT Pro Cycling as they experiment with tubeless tires.

This week, Lennard Zinn provides detailed information about which tires, treads, and pressures are best for wet riding conditions

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