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We selected tires in the 2.3 to 2.6-inch width range. As tires continue to trend wider, so too are the tires in our test. We now have several models in the 2.5" and 2.6" widths that are becoming much more common in the current mountain bike tire market. We mounted tires to 30mm internal diameter wheels.
We inflated a lot of tires, counting strokes and double-checking pressures with a separate digital gauge. We tried these pumps on both Schrader and Presta valves, high-pressure road bike tires, and high-volume mountain bike tubes. A good bike pump makes it easy to maintain good bike maintenance habits and perform pre-ride safety checks.
After hundreds of miles, some flat tires, and a few microbrew-fueled picnic debates, we have the results of how each trailer performed. Get ready to hitch up your bicycle's new soul mate and head to the hills. These trailers are specifically for cargo.
Most bike storage racks are relatively versatile and can accommodate a variety of bike styles and a range of wheel and tire sizes. Many of the racks we tested can fit super skinny road bike tires up to around 2.5-inch wide mountain bike tires, and wheel sizes ranging from 20-29 inches in diameter.
Michelin recently introduced two new models in its range of mountain bike tires. Along with the Wild AM2 , the Force AM2 is a new all-mountain and trail riding tire intended for use in dry, hardpacked, and mixed conditions.
High-pressure pumps work well for road tires, which are smaller than mountain bike tires but need air pressures of up to 120 PSI. High volume pumps are meant for fat mountain bike tires, where you only need a maximum of 35 PSI, but you have a much larger volume to fill. A pump is rarely good at both tasks.
There are certainly faster rolling tires out there, but considering the Mazza's intended use and other qualities, we feel that is a trade-off that many riders are willing to make. It is worth noting that the 29" x 2.6" Mazza Trail we tested tipped the scales at 1,090-grams, which is roughly 85-grams heavier than the claimed weight of the Minion ...
That said, there are inherent strengths and weaknesses of each rack. In addition, some of the designs we have tested truly are superior to others. Our best piece of advice for finding your bike rack soulmate is to start by evaluating your vehicle and bicycle type. Certain vehicles and bicycle types play much better with certain styles of racks.
Our favorite mini pumps for mountain bike tires are the Lezyne Grip Drive HV and the Lezyne Sport Drive HV — hitting 30 psi on a 27.5" x 2.3" tire with 225 and 260 strokes, respectively. For comparison, the Pro Bike Tool Mini Pump took 360 strokes. This was understandable for the Lezyne pumps, which are built with larger barrels for pumping ...
The fatty tires provide cushioning underneath, while the extra wide handlebars grant this bike very steady handling. This handling control is appreciated on city streets, especially on trails and fire roads that often require more heads-up navigation around obstacles. This bike's off-road versatility makes it shine.