Tires

When you want more speed on dry surfaces and are unwilling to compromise cornering ability, Vittoria's Mezcal G+ is your tire. The center ridge made of tightly spaced, low-profile knobs keeps you rolling fast and transitions cleanly into legit side knobs that tear into both hard and soft corners. The Mezcal offers hundreds of multi-directional biting edges across the tread for relentless climbing traction as well as reliable braking. And, you can forget about the usual speed versus handling tradeoffs, because Vittoria’s G+ Isotech compound firms up on the straights for blazing speed, and softens when dynamic forces are applied to the tread, such as when braking, accelerating, or cornering. This means race-winning speed, and fun-soaked berm carving, all adding up to a versatile and fun tire that gets down to business.

Vittoria's Peyote is a fast-rolling XC race tire with a heavily siped, well-spaced tread that excels in loose terrain. Stepped side knobs provide progressive cornering control while maintaining a tactile trail feedback. - 570 grams (27.5-inch Folding), 610 grams (27.5-inch TNT) - 600 grams (29-inch Folding), 720 grams (29-inch TNT)

Surly's Big Fat Larry floats like a butterfly. Or maybe a blimp would be a better analogy. Measuring a whopping 4.7" when mounted to a 100mm rim, this tire will take you over sand, snow, and mud with no problem. Run low pressure for mind-blowing traction or pump it up for lower-rolling resistance, either way this tire has grip that would make Spiderman jealous.

Surly's Larry Tire has dart-shaped knobs and a round profile at over three and a half inches wide. That means it excels in steering your fat bike and will float over a variety of surfaces, whether firm or soft. And with all that width, it plays nicely with rims from 50-100mm wide.

• Balloon tire with urban treads • Large air volume for added shock absorption • Wire bead • Size: 26 x 2.125

• Recreational tire with horizontal grooves for traction • Size: 24 x 1 1/4 • ISO 547

• Urban tire with raised center for reduced rolling resistance • Size: 26 x 1 3/4 • ISO 571

Specialized's Fast Trak Sport is a light, lively and grippy tire featuring closely spaced, short center knobs with ramped edges for cruising fast, and a soft dual-density tread compound for top-notch control in all conditions.

Specialized's Hardrock'R is a long-lasting tire with an aggressive, yet smooth-rolling tread with multi-directional knobs that are sure to improve traction and cornering over mixed terrain. And with the added benefit of its Flak Jacket flat protection, you'll be sure to hit it all with confidence and control. - Casing: 30 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 70a - Flat Protection: Flak Jacket - 26 x 2.0"; psi 35-65; approximate weight 880g - 650b x 2.0"; psi 35-65; approximate weight 960g - 29 x 2.0"; psi 35-65; approximate weight 1000g

Serfas' Drifter is a great tire for cruising down the bike path and rolling down city streets. The extra-thick tread rubber maximizes mileage while the inverted tread reduces rolling resistance for efficiency on the road. And with 3 glass and thorn-thwarting layers, the Survivor has superior puncture protection as well.

High-volume casing, low-profile tread. The Maxxis Aspen pushes the limits of a lightweight XC tire designed to have minimal rolling resistance. The Aspen is designed with a high-volume casing to smooth out the roughest roots and rocks, while the dual compounds give optimal traction in the corners. So, if crossing the finish line first is your top priority, then the Aspen was designed for you. - Race inspired low profile design - Aggressive side knobs - Lightweight XC race tire - Dual Compound

Ikon is Maxxis' most versatile XC tread. The Ikon is for true racers looking for a true lightweight race tire. With 3C Triple Compound Technology, high-volume casings, and a fast rolling tread design, the Ikon provides exemplary performance in all riding conditions. As its name suggests, the Ikon represents all that is true in racing. - EXO Protection offered in select models - High-volume, lightweight true racing tire - 3C Triple Compound Technology

Maxxis' Mud Wrestler has the tread to give you the advantage on sloppy cross courses. Run it tubeless and drop the psi down without having to worry about pinch flats. The tightly spaced center-ridge tread rolls fast, while the widely spaced side knobs cut through the muck to grip great. And, the Mud Wrestler sheds mud with ease thanks to its open tread design.

For the ultimate in road feel and confidence, ride Maxxis' tubeless Padrone TR tire. Going tubeless, you not only remove the weight of the tube, but pinch flats are a thing of the past. Also, the tire conforms to the road better for a ride quality that once felt, you'll never want to go back. This tire goes from long training rides to fast races easily with its dual compound that provides enhanced wear life and improved cornering control. It also uses their Silkworm material for puncture protection, along with a high-strength carbon fiber bead to keep the weight down. - 170 TPI (threads per inch) - Weight: 250/260 grams (23c/25c)

The latest in our long line of World Cup-winning XC tires is the new Rekon Race! This semi-slick tire borrows its tread design from the trail version of the Rekon, but with smaller and shorter knobs. Use it as a rear tire paired with a more aggressive front tread, or front and rear for short track racing. This semi-slick tire borrows its tread design from the trail version of the Rekon, but with smaller and shorter knobs. Use it as a rear tire paired with a more aggressive front tread, or front and rear for short track racing. - Semi-slick XC race tire

The Country Grip'r is an affordable all-condition off-road tire that rolls fast and provides excellent traction in everything from hardpacked to loose terrain. - All condition tread features moderate center lugs for climbing/braking, and progressive shoulder lugs for cornering traction

Basic tires can still offer a great ride. Giant's Comp III tires feature knobby tread for off-road action and a durable rubber compound.

Basic tires can still offer a great ride. Giant's Comp III tires feature knobby tread for off-road action and a durable rubber compound.

Basic tires can still offer a great ride. Giant's Comp III tires feature knobby tread for off-road action and a durable rubber compound.

Giant's Revel Tire has lots of volume and plenty of grip with its all-conditions tread design. A near-continuous center tread rolls fast over a variety of surfaces, and large side knobs bite hard in corners and the loose stuff.

Great looks and a smooth ride are yours with Giant's Simple Road Star Tire. This wide tire offers cool style and a cushy ride so you can enjoy your day in the sun.

The Double Fighter with a fresh new design and in a multitude of sizes. With a robust rubber sidewall, it fears neither the city nor the countryside. It rolls along the asphalt effortlessly and in silence. Its shoulder lugs allow it to stay on the right track, whether on park paths or gravel roads. Ideal for making knobbly off-road tyres into a swift city racer.

Lewis and Clark wish they could have had this tire for their jaunt across the country. The Explorer offers excellent traction over roots, rocks and off-camber terrain, making it a great all-rounder. And thanks to Continental's Endless Edge technology, a unique tread design with five-sided lugs oriented to ensure consistent braking, cornering and climbing, you get optimum braking, cornering, and climbing.

Continental's Gatorskin Folding combines 3 flat-protection technologies into one fast-riding, high-mileage racing and training tire. It features a super-fine 180 thread-per-inch casing, a bead-to-bead layer of DuraSkin, and is finished with a Kevlar-reinforced top layer. The result is a tire with a lightweight folding bead that rolls and corners with the best of them while providing flat protection second to none. - DuraSkin sidewall protection - PolyX puncture protection - Weight: 220/240/320/325 grams (23c/25c/28c/32c)

The Grand Prix 5000 is the best all-rounder in the field, brought to a whole new performance level. Ride faster, more comfortably, and with increased puncture protection. Its Active Comfort Technology absorbs vibrations and smooths your ride. Lazer Grip technology, designed to make you one with the road, features a lasered micro profile structure that expands over the tire’s shoulder and provides outstanding cornering. The Vectran Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than comparable nylon. With incredible tear resistance at a very low weight, it possesses exactly the right properties to be a premium puncture protection insert, while not adversely affecting rolling resistance. The Grand Prix 5000—made to make you better. With Continental's unique and legendary BlackChili tread compound, produced only in Germany, they have revolutionized the sport of cycling. This compound answers the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling. Regular test wins confirm the measurable and noticeable advantages for cyclists, established in both the lab and on the road. The latest polymers, as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials, guarantee ultimate performance.

Continental's Grand Prix Attack is specifically engineered to withstand the cornering and braking forces a front tire is subjected to. It boasts Continental's Black Chili rubber compound for excellent durability, rolling resistance and traction, and their Vectran Breaker technology for exceptional puncture protection. When ridden with its partner on the rear, the Grand Prix Force (sold separately), it's a combo you'll love.

Continental's Grand Prix Force is specifically engineered as a rear tire, so it boasts a harder, thicker tread with Conti's Black Chili rubber compound for excellent rolling resistance, traction and durability. You also get Continental's Vectran Breaker technology for exceptional puncture protection. When the Force is ridden with its partner on the front, the Grand Prix Attack (sold separately), you have the ultimate ride.

The Continental Race King is a straight shot to victory, with the speed and cornering confidence you need to push your limits beyond those of the pack. - A classic competition tire which feels at home at the Cross Country World Cup or at marathons - Low rolling resistance, good self-damping, and low weight make it the right choice for all race bikes - Excellent puncture resistance thanks to continuous ProTection TubelessReady insert from end to end - Excellent grip, high mileage, and efficient rolling thanks to BlackChili Compound - This unique tread rubber mixture which is only produced in our German factory has revolutionized bicycle tires. - BlackChili Compound improves rolling resistance by 26% and provides 30% more grip than activated silica compounds. - Premium tires with BlackChili Compound also impress with higher mileage and unlike many multi-compounds, provide a constant ride from the first to the last mile.

Finally, there's a tire specifically made to withstand the demands of indoor riding on a trainer or rollers. Continental's Hometrainer is built to handle the heat and friction the trainer's roller puts on the tire so that you can ride with minimal tire wear and save your regular Contis for ruling the pavement. This tire is only for riding on a trainer; not for outdoor use.

- Hardpack mountain bike tire designed to run in specific directions for the front and rear - In front, the Camber rolls fast, confidently grabbing corners even in the loose stuff - Reversed on the rear, the Camber gives you the same confidence in the corners, plus additional acceleration and climbing traction - Folding bead option also provides lightweight EPS puncture protection layer for outstanding performance and durability