Tires

When you want more speed on dry surfaces and are unwilling to compromise cornering ability, Vittoria's Mezcal G+ is your tire. The center ridge made of tightly spaced, low-profile knobs keeps you rolling fast and transitions cleanly into legit side knobs that tear into both hard and soft corners. The Mezcal offers hundreds of multi-directional biting edges across the tread for relentless climbing traction as well as reliable braking. And, you can forget about the usual speed versus handling tradeoffs, because Vittoria’s G+ Isotech compound firms up on the straights for blazing speed, and softens when dynamic forces are applied to the tread, such as when braking, accelerating, or cornering. This means race-winning speed, and fun-soaked berm carving, all adding up to a versatile and fun tire that gets down to business.

Vittoria’s Morsa G+ tire is aggressive when you want it to be and offers little resistance when you just want to go fast. Big, square side knobs stand up to heavy cornering loads and bite hard into tight lines on hairy curves, while the slightly shortened and ramped center tread flies down the trail, hooking up on demand. The knobs are widely spaced to instantly shed mud, while keeping this high-volume tire remarkably lightweight. The G+ Isotech compound stiffens for fast straightaways, yet intuitively softens in the rocks, roots, and corners.

If your idea of less-than-ideal cycling weather involves widespread road closures, Vittoria’s Rubino Pro Endurance G+ may be the tire for you. Inspired by all-weather tires for the automotive industry, this tire demonstrates Vittoria’s considerable expertise with its three-compound rubber arrangement, featuring the revolutionary G+ Isotech compound. G+ is made with graphene, which allows the tire to be at its hardest when rolling straight while softening when braking or cornering, giving you excellent durability in a fast-rolling tire with exceptionally high performance characteristics. These elements are specially tuned in the Rubino Pro Endurance to perform well even at sub-freezing temperatures that leave most tires numb and slick. - Folding bead - 23mm: 440 grams - 25mm: 480 grams

Whether you’re training or racing, Vittoria’s Rubino Pro G+ is the tire you can trust. Its long-lasting tread is improved in every way by the introduction of Vittoria’s G+ Isotech compound, which delivers the holy grail of tire technology: low rolling resistance and durability with enhanced braking, accelerating, and cornering traction. This rubber is wrapped around a strong, yet supple casing that provides excellent road feel while holding up to your high-mileage training rides. How Vittoria makes a tire with these performance characteristics and such low weight is a mystery. All you need to know is that the Rubino Pro will take you further and faster. - Folding bead - 23mm: 225 grams - 25mm: 235 grams - 28mm: 245 grams

You want to go fast—need to go fast. So does the Rubino Pro Speed G+ from Vittoria. Combining three rubber compounds to optimize suppleness, protection, and speed, this svelte tire delivers race-ready performance that will stand up to daily thrashing and long training sessions. Vittoria’s G+ Isotech compound blows away the old paradigm in which you traded grip for rolling resistance, and low weight for durability. Rolling straight down the road, G+ tires are at their hardest, reducing rolling resistance and increasing durability and puncture protection. When you get on the brakes or dive into a corner, the rubber actually softens, seriously increasing traction and road-sense. Go ahead and push them to your limits. Vittoria has you covered. - 23mm: 180 grams - 25mm: 190 grams

• BMX tire with deep knobs for traction

• The benefits of a smooth center with small side knobs

• Slick cruiser tire with widely spaced narrow grooves for traction

- Designed for city commuter bikes - 26 x 2.125 inch

• Balloon tire with grooved tread • Large air volume for added shock absorption • Wire bead • Size: 26 x 2.125

• Balloon tire with grooved tread • Large air volume for added shock absorption • Wire bead • Size: 26 x 2.125

• Super-wide cruiser tires • Wire bead • Size: 26 x 3.5

• Street/park tire with near rim-to-rim tread, tacky surface, medium grooved • Wire bead • Size: 12 1/2 x 2 1/4

• Park/street tire, with directionally grooved tacky tread • Wire bead • Available in three widths

• Low tread with low rolling resistance • Wire bead • Size: 29 x 2.1

• Trail/road tire with raised center, assertive lateral lugs • Wire bead • Size: 700 x 38c

• Multi-use tire with a smooth center for low rolling resistance and raised lateral lugs for grip • Wire bead • Size: 26 x 1.95

• Hybrid/touring tire for fast rides and commuting • Wire bead

The MTB Alpha Bite is a classic mountain bike tire with large, widely spaced knobs. Excellent for use on hardpack, mud or loose sand.

• Classic MTB tire with large, widely spaced knobs • Excellent for use on hardpack

• Entry-level BMX-style tire with sturdy casing for longevity

• Entry-level BMX-style tire with sturdy casing for longevity • Wire bead

• Recreational tire with raised center for low rolling resistance • Fits older road bikes • Size: 27 x 1 1/4

• Durable mud tire with tall, aggressive lateral knobs • Wire bead

• Urban tire with raised center for reduced rolling resistance • Size: 26 x 1 3/4 • ISO 571

• Urban/recreational tire with shallow, grooved tread for multiple conditions • 12 1/2 x 2 1/4

If you are searching for excellent quality for intensive use, look no further than the Schwalbe Big Ben. The Big Ben has the same comfort as its elder sibling, the Big Apple, but the profile is more focused and sized down.

Cruise in style with Schwalbe's Fat Frank. Their wide, round Balloonbike profile provides natural cushy suspension, and it rolls easily thanks to the smooth tread. It's also available in three colors to add panache to your cruiser. Weights: - 890 grams (29 x 2.0) - 975 grams (26 x 2.35)

Schwalbe's Marathon Plus is legendary for durability and protection. Their nearly impenetrable 5mm-thick SmartGuard layer almost eliminates flats over the course of the tire's excellent, long life. Whether you're setting out on a cross-country bike tour, cruising on a tandem, or just want peace of mind during your daily commute, the Marathon Supreme is in it for the long haul.

Schwalbe's Marathon Racer offers excellent puncture protection in a fast-rolling, slick-tread tire. Their SpeedGrip rubber compound means great handling and long tread life, too.