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Slick bicycle tyres

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Slick bicycle tyres. Are they good? Do they grip well in the wet?

Updated: 08/11/2018. Many cyclists have doubts when it comes to slick tyres and their grip, especially on wet pavement.  This post will address slick bicycle tyres, their strengths and weaknesses. Contents: 1. Role of tread pattern on bicycle tyres …1.1. Off-road conditions …1.2. Paved roads 2. Wet pavement with puddles …2.1. A few words about car tyres … Read more Slick bicycle tyres

Bicycle winter tyres

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Winter bicycle tyres. Which tyres are the best for cycling in winter, snow and ice?

Updated: 16/11/2018. Cycling in the winter, even on snow and ice can be nice. 🙂  Having good bicycle winter tyres helps a lot in that! This post will explain basics of tyre traction. Then types of snow and winter surfaces usually encountered. Afterwards it will tell most about studded bicycle tyres and their attributes. Finally, … Read more Bicycle winter tyres