You might be using the wrong tires! Here's how to tell. | Syd Fixes Bikes

In this video we're going to explain EVERYTHING you need to know to choose the perfect tire, from tread pattern to compound to casing. Plus we share some real-world examples of how we decided what tires to run for some of our biggest races of 2023. Some of the tires we talked about: - Maxxis Assegai: https://bit.ly/3uyX3yi - Maxxis Aspen: https://bit.ly/3N9sTbk - Maxxis Severe: https://bit.ly/47UowJe - Maxxis Forekaster: https://bit.ly/47IIaZe - Maxxis Rekon Race: https://bit.ly/3uD7Vvl - Maxxis Rekon: https://bit.ly/3T0jYwM If this video was helpful and saved you time and/or money, consider supporting the channel: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sydandmacky Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sydandmacky Paypal: https://paypal.me/sydandmacky Or hit the "Thanks" button above to leave a tip Other things in the shed: Our toolkit: https://bit.ly/337LfDf Allen keys: https://bit.ly/2HpDW15 Work stand: https://bit.ly/3mTXStc Tool pegboard: https://amzn.to/3mTYlLY Syd's apron: https://amzn.to/345MbHz Paint pens: https://amzn.to/2TpCL4u 00:00 Intro 00:53 Part 1: Why should you care about your tires? 02:26 Part 2: Casings and bead explained 05:25 Part 2a: Single-ply casings 06:41 Part 2b: Dual-ply casings 08:52 Part 3: Understanding tread patterns 10:48 Part 3a: Knob height 13:12 Part 3b: Knob spacing 13:40 Part 3c: Knob size 15:51 Part 3d: Siping 16:55 Part 3e: Rolling resistance 18:53 Part 4: Understanding tire compounds 20:32 Part 4a: Maxxis' 3C MaxxGrip compound 21:49 Part 4b: Maxxis' 3c MaxxTerra compound 22:44 Part 4c: Maxxis' MaxxSpeed compound 24:41 Part 5: Tire choice in the real world 25:52 Part 5a: Tire choice for Trans-Andes 27:38 Part 5b: Tire choice for Revolution Enduro Glorieta 29:13 Part 5c: Tire choice for Downieville Classic 31:20 Part 5d: Tire choice for Trans-Madeira These links are affiliate links which means we get a small percentage of the sale! The price stays the same for you, but you can support our channel by purchasing through one of these links :) Our vlogging channel: https://www.youtube.com/sydandmacky Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydandmacky/