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The kind of bicycle tyre you use on your bike is determined by what you are using your bike for. Getting the right bike tires is important for safety and performance.
At Velogear we sell top quality cycling tyres to suit all budgets and all disciplines. Whether your into mountain biking, road racing, city riding or bmx, we will have the right bike tyres for you.
Our impressive range of bike cycle tyres are made by top brands including Maxxis, Tioga,CST,Duro,Diacompe.
Whichever kind of bike tyre you choose, it is essential to replace your tyres regularly. A blow out can cause injury to you or other riders or even cost you a competition. With proper maintenance and careful selection, your tyres will make a massive difference to your riding.
So what do all the technical terms actually mean?
Wire bead – A sturdy material is needed to hold the bike tyre against the rim when it is inflated. Wire is used to ensure the bead will not expand, but wire is also heavy.
Foldable bead – Foldable beads also stay tight to the rim but are lighter weight and easier to transport, they are generally produced from kevlar fibre - hence the term kevlar beaded bike tires.
Rubber comounds – The most obvious and arguably the most important part of a tyre is the tread compound. By changing the amounts of various compound formulation, engineers can make two tyres that look identical but perform differently.
42a Super Tacky – Has awesome grip and stable knobs that prevent squirm on hardpack.
60a – Has great traction and minimal impact on tread life.
62a Exception – Has great traction and low rolling resistance.
70a – Has long tread life and low rolling resistance.
Dual compound – Has long tread life and great cornering.
Threads per inch (TPI) – The number of nylon threads that cross through one square inch of the tyre's casing. Lower TPI gives better puncture and tear resistance, but is heavier. Higher TPI conforms more to the terrain, offering a smoother, more supple ride. It is also lighter in weight.
UST | Tubeless Mainly available in mountain bike tyres, offers better puncture resistance, improved air retention, better longevity and lower weight that tubed bike tires.
Silkworm ply – Silkworm technology is an exclusive material incorporated into the casing of select Maxxis tyres. The Silkworm material helps to increase puncture and tear resistance, while at the same time increasing rotation efficiency. This helps keep you in the saddle and on the move.
Butyl insert – An extra layer of butyl rubber wrapped around the bead of a Downhill tyre that helps prevent pinch flats and protects the rim from hard hits.
Kevlar belt - Is made from material used for bulletproof vests. Kevlar provides maximum puncture protection in the most unpredicatable conditions. The specially formulated Kevlar belt is positioned between the tread and the casing layer.
Nylon breaker - Is a reinforcement option that offers protection from punctures directly under the tread area. It also helps increase rolling efficiency by providing support to prevent the tread from flexing. The nylon breaker is available in selected road bike tyres.
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