One of the key features of the Magic Mary is its aggressive tread pattern. The large, square-shaped knobs provide ample grip on wet and loose surfaces, allowing riders to maintain control of their bikes even in challenging conditions. Additionally, the tire’s shoulder knobs are designed to provide additional traction and stability when cornering, making it a great option for aggressive riders.

In wet conditions, the Magic Mary truly shines. The tire’s wide spacing between the knobs allows for mud and water to clear easily, reducing the risk of hydroplaning. The tread pattern also provides excellent traction on wet rocks and roots, giving riders the confidence to tackle challenging sections of trail.

In loose conditions, such as loose gravel or sand, the Magic Mary once again performs exceptionally well. The tire’s aggressive tread pattern provides ample grip on loose surfaces, allowing riders to maintain control and stability even in difficult conditions. Additionally, the tire’s robust construction and strong sidewalls help to prevent pinch flats and provide additional support when navigating loose terrain.

One of the most impressive aspects of the Magic Mary is its durability. Despite its aggressive tread pattern and robust construction, this tire is able to withstand a significant amount of wear and tear without showing significant signs of wear. This makes it an excellent choice for riders who want a tire that will last them a long time and provide reliable performance, even in challenging conditions.

The Magic Mary is also an excellent option for riders who want a tire that provides a comfortable ride. Despite its aggressive tread pattern, the tire is designed to absorb shock and vibration, providing a smooth and comfortable ride even over rough terrain. This makes it a great option for riders who want a tire that will provide a comfortable ride without sacrificing performance.

The Schwalbe Magic Mary is an excellent mountain bike tire that is designed to provide excellent traction and handling in a variety of conditions. Its aggressive tread pattern, robust construction, and impressive durability make it a great choice for riders who want a tire that will perform well in both wet and loose conditions. Additionally, the tire’s ability to absorb shock and provide a comfortable ride make it a great option for riders who want a tire that will provide a comfortable and reliable ride over a variety of terrains.

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The Vee Tire Co WLT features an aggressive tread pattern that is specifically designed to provide excellent traction and stability in muddy conditions. The tire’s tubeless-ready construction allows for a smoother ride, with reduced risk of pinch flats and improved air retention. The tire’s high-volume design also provides a more comfortable ride, even on the most challenging descents.

One of the standout features of this tire is its ability to handle mud. The tire’s aggressive tread pattern and tubeless-ready construction allow it to provide superior traction and stability in muddy conditions, making it a reliable option for riders who are looking for a tire that can handle even the muddiest trails. The tire’s high-volume design also helps to displace mud, further improving its performance in muddy conditions.

In addition to its excellent performance in muddy conditions, the Vee Tire Co WLT is also designed to provide superior performance in other riding conditions. The tire’s aggressive tread pattern and tubeless-ready construction provide excellent traction and stability, even in wet and slippery conditions. The tire’s high-volume design also provides a more comfortable ride, even on the most challenging descents.

The Vee Tire Co WLT is also built to last. The tire’s durable construction and aggressive tread pattern provide a longer lifespan for the tire, making it a reliable option for riders who are looking for a tire that can handle a wide range of riding styles and conditions.

Vee Tire Co. WLT Review: Conclusion

In conclusion, the Vee Tire Co mud tire is a must-have for riders who are looking for a tire that can handle the toughest terrain and weather conditions. With its aggressive tread pattern, tubeless-ready construction, and high-volume design, this tire provides superior traction and stability in muddy conditions, as well as excellent performance in other riding conditions. Whether you’re tackling steep descents, navigating technical trails, or just looking for a smooth and comfortable ride, the Vee Tire Co mud tire is a tire that you can count on.

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As far as we can tell, the Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 tire hasn’t officially been released, but anyone visiting the Maxxis website can search and find the new mid-spike. 

Compared to the original the 2021 Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 tire uses a new knob layout for improved traction. The new design sees the original large central knob removed and replaced by alternation dual knobs in a narrow/wide configuration. The Maxxis website mentions that the new tire has improved wet weather and cornering performance too, while a narrower 2.4in option offers more clearance and reduces weight.

After gathering years of data and feedback from our World Cup Downhill and Enduro World Series athletes, the Shorty is completely new for 2021. The knob layout has been altered to improve wet traction, cornering performance, and mud shedding abilities. The narrower 2.40″ casing improves frame and fork clearance for when things get really sloppy and reduces weight.

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2021 Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 tires will be available in 29in and 27.5in diameters but only in the narrower 2.4in width. 

Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 Features

• 3C MaxxTerra and 3C MaxxGrip compound options
• Trail, enduro, and downhill specs available
• Tubeless Ready (TR)
• Wide Trail (WT) casing optimized for 30-35mm wide rims

Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 Specifications

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When you’re in the market for a new Enduro tyre, there are plenty of brands to choose from, but chances are Vee Tire Co. isn’t one of the most obvious candidates, but we expect that this is going to change very soon.

For the past decade, or near enough, Vee Tire Co. has manufactured high-quality rubber for all disciplines of cycling. The Thailand based manufacture began producing BMX tires, Fat Bikes were next, before the company moved into the mountain bike segment sponsoring big-name freeride legends and UCI downhill teams.

Teams and riders running Vee Tire Co. rubber in 2021 include The Brigade DH team, Commencal Nobl, Phil Atwill, the Sunn French Connexion enduro team not to mention world pump track champion Tommy Zula. With this type of talent on board, it’s hardly surprising that Vee Tire Co. make some damn impressive rubber for gravity riders.

Vee Tire Co. Attack HPL Review – Design

New for 2021 is the Vee Tire Co. Attack HPL, an enduro tyre that Vee developed to offer fast rolling resistance, better braking performance and overall grip in a wide variety of trail conditions.

HPL actually stands for ‘Hardpack Loose”, and Vee claims the tyre is ideal for bike parks, hardpack natural trails, and loose over hardpacked, but as we found during our tests, the Attack HPL offers so much more in so many varied conditions making it an excellent all-rounder.

Vee has designed the Attack HPL with a rounder profile than say their Snap Trail, thus giving it a progressive transition when leaning the bike over in fast, loose, sharp turns. This is perfect for front wheel use, and depending on the time of year and where you ride, the HPL offers amazing predictability and performance on the rear also.

The tread pattern of the Attack HPL features a large tread block located centrally in the tyre, this is followed by two evenly spaced blocks at every other interval. The aim of this central tread design is to offer greater rolling resistance on acceleration while also digging in for enhanced braking. The largest centre tread is ramped to further improve rolling resistance and is straddled on either side by two smaller angled knobs to that generate grip while leaning the bike into corners for consistent and predictable traction.

Side knobs are alternated between a simple bloke and an ‘L’ shaped tread, each featuring sipes, 2 on the block and 1 on the ‘L’ tread, for better traction on wet surfaces. These side knobs follow the round profile of the tyre ensuring a consistent feel across the range with no loss of traction while switching from upright to a hard, banked position.

The tread design is important, but compound and construction can make a break a tyre, luckily Vee has this dialled in too. The Attack HPL is available in both Enduro and Gravity core construction. Enduro is a single-ply tyre while Gravity is a dual-ply tyre aimed at more aggressive riders. The weight difference between the two is around 100g for a 29er wheel.

Vee’s own Top 40 rubber compound is used for the HPL, it’s the same rubber compound that the WCE and Snap Trail uses and was first offered to WC riders. While we can’t test this for ourselves, Vee states that Top 40 measures a 42a durometer rating making this a very tacky and malleable rubber. Squeezing the tread knobs with your fingers shows just how tacky this rubber is, and also demonstrates the high damping nature of the rubber, with tread slowly springing back to shape after deformation.

On the trails, this makes the Attack HPL a very sticky set of tyres and one that rewards riders who enjoy pushing their riding to the limits on aggressive terrain. The damping characteristics of the rubber add a calming effect to the ride and helps to ensure the rubber is always in contact with something, grabbing hold of whatever it touches for maximum grip.

Vee Tire Co. Attack HPL Review – The Ride

The Vee Tire Co. Attack HPL impressed us right off the bat. The tyre was easy to install tubeless and seated perfectly with a track pump. The Enduro core version of the tyre which we tested, is lightweight but offer great puncture protection throughout our test period not once letting us down.

The on-trail grip of the HPL is almost endless, and the tread has proven that it’s more than capable in dirt, mud and slimy rocks and roots. The only time the HPL feels out of its depth is in very muddy conditions but then most tyres would. The soft rubber and high damping make calm handling at high speeds, and with some of the best braking performance we have come across, the Attack HPL likes to drive fast and brake late for high-speed hijinks.

With rapid rolling resistance the Attack HPL isn’t just a downhill duty tyre either, and we happily climbed with an HPL front and rear with no noticeable disadvantages.

Vee Tire Co. Attack HPL weighs and prices

• 29 x 2.5 Gravity Core, Top 40 – 1350g – MSRP $70.00
• 29 x 2.5 Enduro Core, Top 40 – 1150g – MSRP $65.00
• 27.5 x 2.5 Gravity Core, Top 40 – 1270g – MSRP $70.00
• 27.5 x 2.5 Enduro Core, Top 40 – 1080g – MSRP $65.00

Vee Tire Co Attack HPL Overall

One of the best performing, confidence inspiring and fast tyres that we have ever ridden.

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