As Bontrager has developed wider rims for use on Trek’s hardtail and full suspension mountain bikes, its range of tyres has gotten wider too. Case in point, the versatile XR4…
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2.6in Tyre Grouptest – Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 3C Tyre Review
The venerable Maxxis Minion DHF tyre has been shaped and moulded into a wealth of different sizes over the past decade, though more recently the blocky tread pattern has been…
2.6in Tyre Grouptest – Specialized Hillbilly GRID Tyre Review
Designed as an intermediate mountain bike tyre suitable for winter slop and loose, technical trails, the Specialized Hillbilly tyre is distinguished by its sticky rubber and mud-cutting tread pattern. More…
Review: Schwalbe Rocket Ron Addix Speed. Fast XC tyres that last.
Claiming to offer more grip, faster rolling and improved durability, Schwalbe’s new Addix rubber compound has been implemented throughout its entire mountain bike tyre range, replacing the previous PaceStar, TrailStar…
Review: The superb Flow Snap Enduro Core tyre breaks new ground for VEE Tire Co.
Having tested about a kerbillion tyres on his unforgiving home trails in the Lake District as part of last year’s High Tech Trail Tyre Group Testr, James Vincent has become…
Review: Bontrager’s versatile & durable SE4 Team Issue tyre earns a ST Recommended award
With four casing options, six different tread patterns, and numerous widths and diameters available – not to mention the four fat bike tyres it offers – the Bontrager mountain bike…
Singletrack Recommended: Watch Out Schwalbe & Maxxis – Kenda’s New Hellkat Pro Tyre Is Brilliant
You like acronyms? With DTC, ATC and even KSCT, the Hellkat Pro is sure to please your NFA.
Is This The Best All Rounder 29er Tyre? Reviewed: Maxxis High Roller II
Somewhere in the middle when it comes to grip, width and weight - but are they top performers?
Tyre Review: Bontrager XR Mud vs Specialized Storm Control
Don't accept the winter wetness. Embrace it with a set of proper mud tyres. Here are two of the best for cross country mud-pluggin'.
Review: High Tech Trail Tyre Group Test
James put 10 burly trail tyres to the test. Few survived. Read the full results to find out which ones he recommends.
Review: Specialized Butcher & Slaughter GRID 27.5×2.8 Tyres
When a Butcher and a Slaughter go plus sized, is there more fun, or more blood? Barney's been testing these 2.8in rubbers to find out.
Review: Maxxis High Roller II EXO 3C 27.5×2.4in Tyre
How did the venerable Maxxis High Roller II hold up against the competition in our High Tech Trail Tyre group test? Read on to find out.
Review: Hutchinson Toro Hardskin 27.5×2.35in Tyre
The Hutchinson Toro proved to be one of the biggest surprises of the whole tyre group test.
Review: Michelin Wild Rock’R² Gum 27.5×2.35in Tyre
Michelin is on a mission with its new range of off-road tyres. So has the new Wild RockR² accomplished that mission? James investigates.
Review: e*thirteen TRS Race 27.5×2.35in Tyre
James tests the Baker's Dozen of all tyre brands to find out if the TRS Race is the ultimate rubber for all mountain shreddability.
Review: Going 26+ With Maxxis’ Minion DHF & DHR II 2.8in Tyres
If you own a 27.5in mountain bike, going 26+ is increasingly becoming a valid option. After converting his hardtail to 26+, David gives us the lowdown.
Review: Vee Crown Gem 27.5×2.35in Tyre
Vee Tire Co. is often overshadowed by the bigger tyre brands, so James got some Crown Gem tyres in for testing to see if he was missing out.
Review: Specialized Butcher GRID 27.5×2.3in Tyre
For enduro racing and alpine schralping, Specialized offers the Butcher tyre with a reinforced GRID casing. But is it as tough as they say it is?
Review: WTB Vigilante TCS Tough High Grip 27.5×2.3in Tyre
WTB offers the Vigilante tyre with a TCS Tough casing and a High Grip rubber compound for those who are hard on their gear.
Review: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Super Gravity 27.5×2.35in Tyre
Schwalbe has updated the Hans Dampf tyre with a new Addix rubber compound. Is it grippier, faster and more durable? James investigates
Review: Kenda Honey Badger DH Pro 27.5×2.4in Tyre
Does one's Honey Badger simply not care? James investigates with this burly reinforced enduro tyre from Kenda.
Review: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt Protection Apex 27.5×2.4in Tyre
James tests the chunky Continental Der Kaiser Projekt tyres as part of our Hi-Tech Rubber group test.
Review | Huck Norris Tubeless Puncture Protection
Does this foam filling forfend flats? David Hayward finds out
Maxxis Minion DHF tyre review
Maxxis answers the wide-rim movement with a range of WT tyres. Wil tests and reviews the 3C versions of the Minion DHF and Minion DHR II
Review: Maxxis Pace & Race TT Tyres
As the trails dry out, is it time to change tyres? Rachel gives us her review of the lightweight Race TT and Pace tyres from Maxxis
Review: Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5in 3C DH Tyre
Is the 2.5in Minion DHF the burliest 29er tyre out there? At 1300 grams, Barney thinks so. But it's also one of the grippiest too
WTB Warden TCS Tough High Grip Tyre
Just how good is the WTB Warden tyre? James Vincent has been putting a set through its paces, and he reckons this is one of the best.
Review: Specialized Butcher & Slaughter Tyres
Do you run different tyres front to back? Wil reviews the Specialized Butcher & Slaughter combo to see what advantages can be had.
Review: Continental Der Baron Projekt 2.4
Sim takes a look at the Continental Project 2.4 from Singletrack Issue 103
Review: Bontrager XR2 Tyre
Tyres are never easy to review but our 'downunder' correspondent has given the Bonty XR2 Expert a year of trail testing
Review: Surly Dirt Wizard 29+ Tyres
Sanny lives in Scotland. Sometimes it rains there. Sometimes it gets muddy. Are these Dirt Wizards what he needs to keep him rolling through the gloop?
Schwalbe Procore: First Impressions
We've had a Procore system for a few weeks now. Long enough to get some first impressions down on digital paper for you.
Mavic Crossmax XL WTS wheelset
Is the Crossmax XL WTS the adventurer's choice? Mavic thinks so – here's what Dave thinks
Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro 29
Want to minimise ice-related downtime? Of course you do. Get some spiked tyres, then
Speed Date: Vittoria’s Barzo 29×2.1 TNT Tyre
Can Vittoria's latest Knobby McSpeedy really do it all?
Michelin Wild Race’r 27.5 & 29er tyres
Low rolling resistance and straight line speed, but can it hold on through the corners?
WTB Vigilante 2.3×27.5in Team Issue tyre
Well worth considering for aggressive riding with a downhill focus.
Continental Mountain King 2.4 and X-King 2.4 x 29in tyres
Versatile and hard-wearing 29in all-rounders.
Maxxis Ardent Race 2.2 x 26in tyre
Maxxis suggests running the Ardent Race up front, paired with an Ikon at the rear, for out-and-out speed – given that I’m just as interested in staying on the trail…
WTB Moto TCS 29 x 1.9in
We were sent these supposed all-rounders from WTB back in the spring. I rode them for a week on my usual trails – loam, rock, loamy rock – scared myself…
