MTB Wheels and Tires for Gravity & Trail Riding

Your wheels and tires have a major impact on your ride. See what we've tested recently, from great all-arounders to the affordable and fast.

Your wheels and tires have a major impact on your ride. See what we’ve tested recently, from great all-arounders to the affordable and fast. Plus the essential accessories to keep you rolling.

CrankBrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy 29

$239.00

The Crankbrothers Synthesis wheels feature different front and wheel specs to optimize ride feel and performance on the trail. Read more.

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Schwalbe Big Betty

$89.00 | $82.00 sale

The Big Betty rear gravity tire is back, and we’re stoked to see it. This chunky set of braking bars will have you under control as much as you want to be. Read more.

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Maxxis Rekon Race

$68.00 | $51.00 sale

The Rekon Race is all about high speeds and minimum drag. Fortunately, it also offers an appropriate amount of puncture protection for its intended use. Read more.

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Muc Off Tubeless Tire Sealant

$22.99

This tubeless tire sealant works great and is ammonia-free. Get up to six months of protection without a refresh.

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Industry Nine Hydra Classic Hub

$450.00 | $405.00 sale (rear)

Upgrade your rear wheel to near-continuous engagement with this durable and reliable hub.

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Dynaplug Carbon Ultralite Repair Kit

$24.99

Dynaplug makes puncture repair quick and easy. The pre-loaded plugs are ready to go to minimize air loss and get you rolling right away.

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Granite Juicy Nipple Valve Cap and Stem Set

$19.67

Pick up an extra set just in case, or replace worn out valves to minimize leaks. The cap doubles as a valve core wrench!

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Pirelli Scorpion 29in Enduro S Tire

$79.90

Pirelli’s new Enduro S tire is a great all ’rounder with a compound that works well in both wet weather and dry conditions, and will last a while. Read more.

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Hope Fortus 30 Wheel

$248.58

For riders who break and bend everything, these wheels may be your true match. Review coming soon!

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Specialized Butcher T9

$60.00

There are no excuses for not riding the spooky roots with this much grip under the bike. The T9 rubber compound may feel a little slow on the way up, but it pays back once the fun starts. Read more.

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Lezyne Digital Pressure Over Drive Pump

$169.99

Get a pump that fills up tires fast and makes new tire installation easier. Read more.

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Hutchinson Griffus Tire

$52.99

The Griffus is another great all around tire, with a clear design focus on fast gravity riding. Mount a set front and rear for a full year of good times on the trail. Read more.

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Shimano XT M8120 Wheels

$429.99

The latest Shimano XT mountain bike wheels are affordably priced and are designed for trail riding. Read more.

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CushCore Bead Dropper

$19.95

Stop breaking tire levers when installing tire inserts. The Bead Dropper is the ultimate tire lever.

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FSA SL-k WidR25 Wheelset

$1260.00

These lightweight, 1,500g carbon wheels are trail tough and tubeless ready. Their 25mm inner rim width is perfect for faster rolling tires in the 2.25″ to 2.4″ width range. Review coming soon!

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