Mountain Bike Rider

Know your tyres

CASING

asing thickness and precise ply lay-up has a big impact on ride quality and affects conformity, rolling speed and durability. Harder-charging riders might have to accept the extra weight of meatier casings to prevent punctures and stop sidewalls folding under

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