Tires by Bike Type
Bike types are tailored to various needs. Some ride calmly on city streets, while others test themselves by riding fast on the road, in the mountains, or mixed trails. Depending on the type of trail you want to ride, choose the corresponding bike type and bicycle tires. The right choice guarantees the best grip and helps achieve the desired speed.
Winter Bicycle Tires
Winter bicycle tires are designed for slippery, muddy, and wet road conditions. When it seems impossible to ride in the snow, these tires ensure stability and good grip on the road, making the impossible simple. For safety, thicker, heavier, softer tires with deeper and sparser tread are recommended winter bicycle tires. Steel studs provide good grip on icy roads. However, deep treads and studs hinder speed, so professionals recommend that the front tire be wider and safer, while the rear tire should be narrower and harder. Bicycle tires in winter can have reflective elements, which add safety during dark hours. The optimal tire choice depends on road conditions and the cyclist's habits.
Mountain (MTB) Bicycle Tires
In the VELONOVA online store, we present modern mountain bike tires, whose latest manufacturing technologies ensure stable riding on rough roads and maximum speed. When choosing these tires, consider not only their dimensions but also the purpose of the bike – for racing or very muddy roads. Schwalbe Hurricane Performance 29" bicycle tires are designed for optimal speed and off-road riding, while Continental Race King 29" tires with smaller treads are leaders among those for racing and marathons. The selection of MTB tires is indeed vast, catering to various customer needs.
Gravel / Cross Bike Tires
Gravel bikes are versatile, just like their owners. One moment they roll on gravel and rough roads, the next they are speeding down the road without looking back. Cross bike tires are designed for such changes. Innovative "Pro Tection" technology combines smooth riding, good grip, and puncture protection. Suitable tubeless bicycle tires are adapted for riding at lower pressure and are more puncture-resistant. Foldable gravel tires are also available, which are lightweight, durable, and flexible, handy on the road as spares.
Road Bicycle Tires
Road cycling involves a hard and smooth surface, where high speed can be achieved, so road bicycle tires are the opposite of those for mountain bikes. They are thin, with minimal tread, but thanks to modern technology, they can be safe to ride year-round. Such are Schwalbe One 365 Performance ADDIX 4Season 28" bicycle tires with an improved composition blend, ensuring good grip even at low temperatures.
Road bicycle tires often have reinforced carcasses to protect against punctures, multiple width options for more stable riding, and tread designed not only for dry but also wet asphalt.
City / Touring Bicycle Tires
Modern city bikes are stylish, come in various sizes, and are mostly ridden on smooth city bike paths and streets. However, even city cyclists cannot avoid bad, wet weather, which makes riding difficult. Therefore, when choosing tires, it's worth paying attention not only to good design but also to the side tread, which protects in sharp and slippery turns. Even a shallow tire tread provides more stability on the street, while smooth bicycle tires help achieve speed. Tires with reflectors are also a significant advantage in the city during dark hours.
Children's Bicycle Tires
A child's first bike is a joy for the whole family, as it is clear evidence that the little one has grown significantly. Learning to ride it makes the child feel more confident and independent. Parents must ensure that the first falls are minimized. Children's bicycle tires are designed for this – they help maintain stability when braking and in turns, provide good grip on various surfaces, and are puncture-resistant. It's great if the tires have reflectors, so necessary for the child's safety even in a quiet courtyard street.