Tires are still the most transformative bang for the buck you can spend on your bike. Super light, fast rolling tires will make your sled feel like a rocket, but you'll wonder where all your cornering skill went. By that same token, big chunky tires can add a whole ton of traction and calm to sketchy XC bikes, but you'll wonder who poured sand in your legs and you still won't have much suspension if you need it. Still, tires more than just about anything else make your bike feel a whole lot different. At a pretty low cost of entry, too.
April 14, 2023, 7:38 a.m. - Mike Ferrentino
Tires are still the most transformative bang for the buck you can spend on your bike. Super light, fast rolling tires will make your sled feel like a rocket, but you'll wonder where all your cornering skill went. By that same token, big chunky tires can add a whole ton of traction and calm to sketchy XC bikes, but you'll wonder who poured sand in your legs and you still won't have much suspension if you need it. Still, tires more than just about anything else make your bike feel a whole lot different. At a pretty low cost of entry, too.