New tire round-up from the Taipei Cycle Show

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=320%2C416 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=480%2C624 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=640%2C832 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 375px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=380%2C494 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=570%2C741 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 425px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=430%2C559 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=645%2C838 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=590%2C767 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=693%2C900 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 992px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=272%2C353 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C530 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=544%2C707 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 993px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=310%2C403 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=465%2C604 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C806 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-124716 size-portrait_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-gallery-grid-src-image" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383" width="295" height="383" data-crop-width="" data-crop-height="" alt="New tires for mountain, fat, road and gravel bikes were on display at this year's Taipei Cycle Show" title="1427145464516-4zv4ig59ex0r-decd8b5" style="width: auto; height: 100%;"> New tires for mountain, fat, road and gravel bikes were on display at this year’s Taipei Cycle Show James Huang / Immediate Media

This year’s Taipei Cycle Show was the launching pad for several tire brands with lots of new tires of all shapes and sizes on display. Maxxis had the biggest debut, with more than a dozen completely new or refreshed models for 2016. BikeRadar also spotted new tires from Onza, Vittoria, Vee Tire, and Michelin, too. Here’s a rundown of some of the fresh designs you’ll see on stores shelves soon.

New mountain bike trail, enduro, cross-country, and downhill treads One of the highlights of the mountain bike side is the Maxxis Minion SS, which uses the same shoulder tread as the stalwart Minion DHF and DHR but a much lower-profile and more tightly packed center tread. The half-height tread is expected to still work reasonably well on harder surfaces, though, and should be a good match for anyone that likes to slide the rear end around through corners.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001521-1beqvxrf68ore-1000-90-532f1b2.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001521-1beqvxrf68ore-1000-90-532f1b2.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001521-1beqvxrf68ore-1000-90-532f1b2.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001521-1beqvxrf68ore-1000-90-532f1b2.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001521-1beqvxrf68ore-1000-90-532f1b2.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001521-1beqvxrf68ore-1000-90-532f1b2.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001521-1beqvxrf68ore-1000-90-532f1b2.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124847 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001521-1beqvxrf68ore-1000-90-532f1b2" title="1427131001521-1beqvxrf68ore-1000-90-532f1b2"> Love how the maxxis minions corner but want a little more speed? now there’s the new maxxis minion ss with the same shoulder block pattern but a much faster-rolling center tread: love how the maxxis minions corner but want a little more speed? now there’s the new maxxis minion ss with the same shoulder block pattern but a much faster-rolling center tread The Minion SS looks like it will be a fantastic rear tire

Maxxis will offer the Minion SS in a 2.3in width and in 29, 27.5, and 26in (yes, a new 26in tire!) diameters. A 27.5×2.5in-wide version will also be available with a reinforced casing and softer rubber compound for downhill applications. Target weight is 750g for the 27.5×2.3in size and 800g for the 29er.

The new Maxxis Griffin is aimed at gravity riders who primarily spend time on groomed terrain. The full-height knobs are heavily ramped for extra speed on hardpack but with an open tread pattern and extra-sticky MaxxGrip rubber for traction. Given that the Griffin is likely to see quite heavy abuse, Maxxis will build it with its full DH-specific, two-ply casing and will offer it in 26×2.4in and 27.5×2.4in sizes.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001516-1ubrr6phzuy18-1000-90-73d9480.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001516-1ubrr6phzuy18-1000-90-73d9480.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001516-1ubrr6phzuy18-1000-90-73d9480.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001516-1ubrr6phzuy18-1000-90-73d9480.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001516-1ubrr6phzuy18-1000-90-73d9480.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001516-1ubrr6phzuy18-1000-90-73d9480.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001516-1ubrr6phzuy18-1000-90-73d9480.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124848 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001516-1ubrr6phzuy18-1000-90-73d9480" title="1427131001516-1ubrr6phzuy18-1000-90-73d9480"> The new maxxis griffin is aimed at gravity riders who spend more of their time no groomed terrain: the new maxxis griffin is aimed at gravity riders who spend more of their time no groomed terrain Spend most of your time in groomed terrain parks? Then the new Maxxis Griffin might be for you

Also DH-focused is the new tubeless-ready Maxxis Aggressor with full-height, non-ramped knobs spaced in a very open pattern for grip on loose surfaces. The DoubleDown casing uses a two-ply construction similar to that used on the company’s full-blown downhill racing tires, but with a softer 120tpi nylon fabric and folding aramid bead to save some weight. The Aggressor will be available solely in a 27.5×2.3in size.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001531-1f9cokhzsbyyu-1000-90-f3d9586.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001531-1f9cokhzsbyyu-1000-90-f3d9586.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001531-1f9cokhzsbyyu-1000-90-f3d9586.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001531-1f9cokhzsbyyu-1000-90-f3d9586.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001531-1f9cokhzsbyyu-1000-90-f3d9586.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001531-1f9cokhzsbyyu-1000-90-f3d9586.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001531-1f9cokhzsbyyu-1000-90-f3d9586.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124849 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001531-1f9cokhzsbyyu-1000-90-f3d9586" title="1427131001531-1f9cokhzsbyyu-1000-90-f3d9586"> The new maxxis aggressor is meant for softer and looser conditions thanks to its wide-open tread design and full-height knobs: the new maxxis aggressor is meant for softer and looser conditions thanks to its wide-open tread design and full-height knobs The Maxxis Aggressor’s open tread pattern is designed for loose conditions

Meanwhile, trail riders who struggle with grip on hardpack and loose-over-hardpack can look to the new Tomahawk. The heavily ramped, medium-height center knobs and progressively taller, flat-topped shoulder tread promise good grip and a fast roll on hard surfaces but the pattern is still quite open to help grip when things get loose. All of the knobs are also siped to provide more biting edges. This tire will be made only in a 2.3in width but in 26, 27.5, and 29in wheel diameters.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001524-53nypgicrbiu-1000-90-458fbb6.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001524-53nypgicrbiu-1000-90-458fbb6.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001524-53nypgicrbiu-1000-90-458fbb6.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001524-53nypgicrbiu-1000-90-458fbb6.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001524-53nypgicrbiu-1000-90-458fbb6.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001524-53nypgicrbiu-1000-90-458fbb6.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001524-53nypgicrbiu-1000-90-458fbb6.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124850 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001524-53nypgicrbiu-1000-90-458fbb6" title="1427131001524-53nypgicrbiu-1000-90-458fbb6"> The maxxis tomahawk is designed to work best on hardpack and loose-over-hardpark trails: the maxxis tomahawk is designed to work best on hardpack and loose-over-hardpark trails The new Maxxis Tomahawk is purpose-built for hardpack

For cross-country riders, Maxxis has revamped two popular older tread designs. The new Crossmark II promises far better traction than the fast – but slippery – original with a slightly more open pattern throughout plus a heavily ramped and nearly continuous center tread that should be far more versatile. For now, this one will only be offered in a 27.5×2.25in size.

The old Larsen TT now becomes the Race TT, still with its distinct array of ramped knobs but with more sipes and new siping orientations to help improve grip. Given its racing intentions, the Race TT will only be available in 27.5×2.0in and 29×2.0in sizes.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001528-non4e2bnttsr-1000-90-dd42951.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001528-non4e2bnttsr-1000-90-dd42951.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001528-non4e2bnttsr-1000-90-dd42951.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001528-non4e2bnttsr-1000-90-dd42951.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001528-non4e2bnttsr-1000-90-dd42951.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001528-non4e2bnttsr-1000-90-dd42951.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001528-non4e2bnttsr-1000-90-dd42951.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124852 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001528-non4e2bnttsr-1000-90-dd42951" title="1427131001528-non4e2bnttsr-1000-90-dd42951"> The long-running maxxis crossmark turns into the crossmark ii, complete with a more open tread pattern that should retain much of the original’s straight-line speed but with better grip in a wider range of conditions: the long-running maxxis crossmark turns into the crossmark ii, complete with a more open tread pattern that should retain much of the original’s straight-line speed but with better grip in a wider range of conditions The updated Maxxis Crossmark II looks like it will still be fast-rolling like the original but with much more grip

Onza’s big news wasn’t with fresh tread designs but rather new casing construction. The new tubeless-ready, 60tpi EDC casing uses a single-ply layout that’s lighter than the company’s full-blown dual-ply downhill racing tires, but still with a bead-to-bead nylon reinforcement layer for added puncture and cut protection. Additionally, there’s extra butyl rubber near the folding aramid bead to ward off pinch flats.

Onza will feature EDC in the dry-conditions Citius, the all-conditions Ibex, and the wet-conditions Greina – all solely in a 27.5×2.4in size.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001583-1wygcfvuzm2dq-1000-90-036447f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001583-1wygcfvuzm2dq-1000-90-036447f.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001583-1wygcfvuzm2dq-1000-90-036447f.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001583-1wygcfvuzm2dq-1000-90-036447f.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001583-1wygcfvuzm2dq-1000-90-036447f.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001583-1wygcfvuzm2dq-1000-90-036447f.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001583-1wygcfvuzm2dq-1000-90-036447f.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124855 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001583-1wygcfvuzm2dq-1000-90-036447f" title="1427131001583-1wygcfvuzm2dq-1000-90-036447f"> Onza says the citius is best for fast, hardpacked conditions with ramped knobs and lots of surface area. new for this year is a tough-but-light edc casing for enduro racing: onza says the citius is best for fast, hardpacked conditions with ramped knobs and lots of surface area. new for this year is a tough-but-light edc casing for enduro racing Onza’s new EDC enduro-specific tire casing features much of the toughness of a pure downhill tire but with less weight

Geax tires will now be badged under their Vittoria parent company name, offering three new tread designs for this year. The Peyote uses small, medium-height center and transition knobs for low rolling resistance when upright but more secure cornering traction. The Barzo, meanwhile, is aimed at more technically minded cross-country riders with a blockier tread design and more biting edges for surer grip over a wide range of lean angles. Finally, the Jafaki is the most aggressive of the three with ramped, full-height center and transition knobs, taller and very well reinforced shoulder blocks, and a very open pattern that should do well on loose terrain.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001612-dpszk8fde361-1000-90-b149def.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001612-dpszk8fde361-1000-90-b149def.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001612-dpszk8fde361-1000-90-b149def.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001612-dpszk8fde361-1000-90-b149def.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001612-dpszk8fde361-1000-90-b149def.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001612-dpszk8fde361-1000-90-b149def.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001612-dpszk8fde361-1000-90-b149def.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124857 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001612-dpszk8fde361-1000-90-b149def" title="1427131001612-dpszk8fde361-1000-90-b149def"> The new vittoria peyote is designed for mixed conditions with a low-profile center tread, wide knob spacing, and relatively beefy shoulder knobs: the new vittoria peyote is designed for mixed conditions with a low-profile center tread, wide knob spacing, and relatively beefy shoulder knobs Geax tires will now be known as Vittoria

Tioga had a new tread to show off, too. The 27.5×2.1in FasTrack is aimed squarely at cross-country racers with its tightly packed array of small, flat-topped knobs. It’s light at 570g (claimed) and looks to be blisteringly fast – but also potentially sketchy on anything other than hardpack.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001601-8an8q7309ycc-1000-90-c28356e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001601-8an8q7309ycc-1000-90-c28356e.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001601-8an8q7309ycc-1000-90-c28356e.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001601-8an8q7309ycc-1000-90-c28356e.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001601-8an8q7309ycc-1000-90-c28356e.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001601-8an8q7309ycc-1000-90-c28356e.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001601-8an8q7309ycc-1000-90-c28356e.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124860 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001601-8an8q7309ycc-1000-90-c28356e" title="1427131001601-8an8q7309ycc-1000-90-c28356e"> Tioga continues to expand its tire range, now with the xc racing-focused fastrack. claimed weight for the 27.5×2.1in size is just 570g: tioga continues to expand its tire range, now with the xc racing-focused fastrack. claimed weight for the 27.5×2.1in size is just 570g The Tioga FasTrack looks super fast – but maybe a little sketchy, too

Fattening up for the winter (and beyond) Maxxis has taken its iconic Maxxis DHR and DHF mountain bike tires and adapted them for fat bikes. Just like with the standard versions, the new front-specific Minion FBF is designed for extra braking and cornering grip while the FBR is primarily aimed at drive traction. Knob shapes are very similar to the standard Minions, too, but with an additional set of center knobs to fill in the space created by the extra-wide casing. Maxxis will start with just a 26×4.8in size for now but says a 4.0in variant is coming later.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001536-1dt2ra7n5x4bw-1000-90-d63c683.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001536-1dt2ra7n5x4bw-1000-90-d63c683.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001536-1dt2ra7n5x4bw-1000-90-d63c683.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001536-1dt2ra7n5x4bw-1000-90-d63c683.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001536-1dt2ra7n5x4bw-1000-90-d63c683.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001536-1dt2ra7n5x4bw-1000-90-d63c683.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001536-1dt2ra7n5x4bw-1000-90-d63c683.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124862 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001536-1dt2ra7n5x4bw-1000-90-d63c683" title="1427131001536-1dt2ra7n5x4bw-1000-90-d63c683"> Calling all fat bike riders! maxxis has adapted the iconic minion mountain bike tread to new 4.0in and 4.8in casings: calling all fat bike riders! maxxis has adapted the iconic minion mountain bike tread to new 4.0in and 4.8in casings The legendary Maxxis Minion goes fat!

While Maxxis intends for the new Minion FBF/FBR combo for all-around use, the new Colossus is all about packed snow and ice. The spike-like knobs are designed to punch into frozen ground while lots of crisscrossed sipes help with grip on ice. Maxxis also says the rubber compound is specifically designed so as to remain pliable in cold temperatures. Both 4.0in and 4.8in-wide versions will be available, both in 26in diameters.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001543-13puiys4b2j42-1000-90-2e84887.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001543-13puiys4b2j42-1000-90-2e84887.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001543-13puiys4b2j42-1000-90-2e84887.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001543-13puiys4b2j42-1000-90-2e84887.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001543-13puiys4b2j42-1000-90-2e84887.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001543-13puiys4b2j42-1000-90-2e84887.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001543-13puiys4b2j42-1000-90-2e84887.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124863 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001543-13puiys4b2j42-1000-90-2e84887" title="1427131001543-13puiys4b2j42-1000-90-2e84887"> The new maxxis colossus is a winter-specific fat bike tire with a rubber compound optimized for cold temperatures and a spike-like tread designed to help penetrate hard snow. siped knobs should help on ice, too: the new maxxis colossus is a winter-specific fat bike tire with a rubber compound optimized for cold temperatures and a spike-like tread designed to help penetrate hard snow. siped knobs should help on ice, too The new Maxxis Colossus is all about snow and ice

Finally, last year’s Maxxis Chronicle 29+ tire gets a new 27.5+ version with the same tightly packed, low-profile tread pattern that promises excellent grip in loose conditions but still with a reasonably fast roll.

Vee Tire is banking heavily on fat bikes with one of the most comprehensive lineups in the industry. New for this year is a variant of the 26×4.8in Snowshoe XL built with a ‘pure silica’ rubber that the company says offers outstanding traction not only on snow and ice but also wet roots and rocks – plus it supposedly sheds mud and slush better than more traditional compounds. Retail price will be US$150.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001605-my1t26nz076x-1000-90-630607e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001605-my1t26nz076x-1000-90-630607e.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001605-my1t26nz076x-1000-90-630607e.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001605-my1t26nz076x-1000-90-630607e.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001605-my1t26nz076x-1000-90-630607e.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001605-my1t26nz076x-1000-90-630607e.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001605-my1t26nz076x-1000-90-630607e.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124866 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001605-my1t26nz076x-1000-90-630607e" title="1427131001605-my1t26nz076x-1000-90-630607e"> Vee rubber says the ‘pure silica’ compound used in its new snowshoe xl winter-specific variant makes for better traction on ice, snow, and even wet roots and rocks: vee rubber says the ‘pure silica’ compound used in its new snowshoe xl winter-specific variant makes for better traction on ice, snow, and even wet roots and rocks Vee Tire says its new ‘pure silica’ compound is ideally suited for winter and wet conditions

Vee Tire isn’t sitting idly by the ‘plus’ movement, either, with three new sizes of the versatile Trax Fatty. Come May, that tire will be offered in a voluminous 27.5×3.25in size with additional 2.8in and 3.0in options to follow. Claimed weights are around 720-770g depending on size, and prices will vary from US$110-120.

Finally, there’s the new FatBNimble from Panaracer, with a versatile-looking, medium-height tread design that looks to take good advantage of the blown-up footprints. Panaracer will offer the FatBNimble in 26×4.0in, 27.5×3.5in, and 29×3.0in sizes. Retail prices range from US$80-90 for the higher-end 120tpi versions with folding beads. More economical versions with steel beads and 60tpi casings will be available, too, and Panaracer says more fat bike tires are pending.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001590-3odv03v08pxn-1000-90-6389469.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001590-3odv03v08pxn-1000-90-6389469.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001590-3odv03v08pxn-1000-90-6389469.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001590-3odv03v08pxn-1000-90-6389469.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001590-3odv03v08pxn-1000-90-6389469.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001590-3odv03v08pxn-1000-90-6389469.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001590-3odv03v08pxn-1000-90-6389469.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124869 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001590-3odv03v08pxn-1000-90-6389469" title="1427131001590-3odv03v08pxn-1000-90-6389469"> Panaracer’s fatbnimble tread has grown into a complete family of fat bike and plus-sized mountain bike tires: panaracer’s fatbnimble tread has grown into a complete family of fat bike and plus-sized mountain bike tires Panaracer’s new FatBNimble series

More options for road and gravel Still say gravel racing and riding isn’t really a thing? Tire makers at the Taipei show apparently think otherwise.

The new 40mm-wide Maxxis Refuse clincher uses a fine diamond tread pattern for outright speed, a tubeless-ready casing, and two layers of puncture protection under the tread to help it survive to the finish line. Meanwhile, the Rambler gets a more aggressive tread for better grip but just one layer of reinforcement since there’s more rubber thickness.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001568-1pyfe41n7ng3b-1000-90-44de514.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001568-1pyfe41n7ng3b-1000-90-44de514.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001568-1pyfe41n7ng3b-1000-90-44de514.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001568-1pyfe41n7ng3b-1000-90-44de514.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001568-1pyfe41n7ng3b-1000-90-44de514.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001568-1pyfe41n7ng3b-1000-90-44de514.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001568-1pyfe41n7ng3b-1000-90-44de514.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124872 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001568-1pyfe41n7ng3b-1000-90-44de514" title="1427131001568-1pyfe41n7ng3b-1000-90-44de514"> Want more grip on mixed dirt road and gravel conditions? maxxis introduces the new rambler: want more grip on mixed dirt road and gravel conditions? maxxis introduces the new rambler The new Maxxis Rambler gravel tire

Meanwhile, Panaracer showed off the new 38mm-wide Comet Hardpack, built with a tough 60tpi casing, a very low-profile and tightly spaced knob pattern, and a folding aramid bead. Retail price is a bargain at just US$36.

On the road, there’s the 28mm-wide Maxxis Velocita tubular aimed at Roubaix-style events that require more air volume and extra protection. The 120tpi nylon casing is reinforced with a layer of Kevlar under the tread but plus an additional layer of nylon throughout. For wet weather, there’s the 25mm-wide Relix tubular with a fine tread pattern and a higher silica content for extra grip.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001547-12wpab5lpn458-1000-90-8d81540.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001547-12wpab5lpn458-1000-90-8d81540.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001547-12wpab5lpn458-1000-90-8d81540.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001547-12wpab5lpn458-1000-90-8d81540.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001547-12wpab5lpn458-1000-90-8d81540.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001547-12wpab5lpn458-1000-90-8d81540.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1427131001547-12wpab5lpn458-1000-90-8d81540.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-124876 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="1427131001547-12wpab5lpn458-1000-90-8d81540" title="1427131001547-12wpab5lpn458-1000-90-8d81540"> The maxxis velocita tubular targets roubaix-style courses with a fat 28mm-wide casing and two layers of puncture protection: the maxxis velocita tubular targets roubaix-style courses with a fat 28mm-wide casing and two layers of puncture protection Maxxis is getting more serious about road tubulars

Finally, Maxxis and Michelin showed off higher-volume versions of two popular road treads. Both the tubeless-ready Maxxis Padrone TR and the Michelin Pro4 Endurance will now come in wider 28mm sizes.