I have entered the Oregon Manifest Constructors' Design Challenge under the name bekuzican/mtbtires.com. I may be the only entrant that builds only for his own use. A section will be added soon with pics of my previous work and a few of my bike for the event as it progresses.
Pacenti Quasi-Moto 650B x 2.0 and Neo-Moto 650B x 2.1 join the highly regarded Neo-Moto 2.3.
The Quasi is designed as a fast XC race/trail tire and has already recorded an XC National Championship. Small and lighter than the Neos, with a shallower tread it is still substantially taller than most 26-inch tires. High volume for a "two-inch" tire.
The Neo-Moto 2.1 is idential to the 2.3 version, just scaled down a bit for more versatility and comes in about 100g lighter.
Schwalbe joined the 650B movement last year with the Racing Ralph 2.25.
High volume, light weight, supple casing and a tread that strikes one of the best balances of grip and speed. I am beginning to think this is a magic tread pattern.
Schwalbe seems to agree as it is offered in eleven 26" (559), one 27.5" (650B - 584), a 700C (622) cyclocross, and three 29" (622) versions.
How to mount a bicycle tire without tools.This works with every tire and rim. Some combos may be tougher to do than others but the principles are the same. With tubeless tires and rims or some DH tires it can be useful to apply soapy water (dish soap) or Schwalbe Easy Fit mounting fluid to ease the bead onto the rim and seat the bead when inflating.
How to remove a bicycle tire without tools. This works with every tire and rim. Some combos may be tougher to do than others but the principles are the same. You can use tire levers but you MUST get the tire bead loose first and at least part of the bead into the center drop ("tire well") of the rim.
NOTE: The "first step" not mentioned in the video is to deflate the tire completely.
I could not resist posting this. RockGarden Warbird Series helmets. The WW2 Mustang and Messerschmitt fighter plane graphics look pretty good. Decent price, too: $80
Big, burly, grippy and tubeless. The Continental Rubber Queen UST is all of these. The 26 x 2.2 version is high volume and a good choice for trail riders looking for a tubeless full knobby, though it looks small next to the massive 2.4 Rubber Queen UST. The two sizes share the tread design (a modified paddle shape), a casing with an "Apex" insert in the sidewall to stabilize the tire and provide puncture resistance and a true UST tubeless bead and casing. No sealant required.
Pacenti Quasi-Moto 650B x 2.0 and Neo-Moto 650B x 2.1 join the highly regarded Neo-Moto 2.3.
