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Specialized S-works Eskar 2Bliss 2.3 Tire Review

Written on July 19th, 2010 by David Beldenno shouts

If you’re a skilled rider and braking traction and cornering are what you’re after, than the Specialized Eskar is for you. Climbing & Descending: The Escar has a row of [...]

WTB Mutano Race 2.4 Tire Review

Written on July 19th, 2010 by David Beldenone shout

WTB makes tires for people who ride.  They don’t make silly light race day tires that wear out too quickly, nor do they make really heavy tires that are not [...]

Bontrager XR4 Tire Review

Written on June 9th, 2010 by David Belden7 shouts

By David Belden The Bontrager XR4 tire has fantastic grip even on loose dirt to the point that it is confidence inspiring. I ride the same loop consisting of 15 [...]

Bontrager XR2 Tire Review

Written on June 9th, 2010 by David Beldenno shouts

The Bontrager XR2 Team Issue TLR (tubeless ready) tire is about as good as it gets for an XC race tire.  I’ve tried a number of XC race tires over [...]

Maxxis Crossmark Tire Review

Written on March 23rd, 2010 by David Beldenone shout

If you’re looking for a fast rolling XC tire, then the Maxxis Crossmark 2.1 tire is for you.  I recently put a new set of 2.1 Maxxis Crossmark Tires on [...]

Stans vs Caffelatex Tire sealant

Written on February 10th, 2010 by David Belden3 shouts

Stans vs Caffelatex tire sealant: which do I recommend? Stans. No question. I’ve been riding non-tubless tires on UST (tubeless) rims for 3 or 4 years and tried all sorts [...]

Mountain Bike Tire Review Overview

Written on December 7th, 2009 by David Belden4 shouts

An overview of the 6 or 8 mountain bike tires I’ve recently ridden.