When should I replace my Bontrager tires?
When the grooves begin to disappear, it’s time to replace the tires. For most road models, this occurs in the range of 1,500 to 3,000 miles for rear tires, which wear much more quickly than fronts because 60% or more of your weight is on that tire (the lighter you are, the longer your tires will wear).
Why is Bontrager so expensive?
b) Trek Employs Top-Tier Components Mark you; it’s not just the frames that are top-end. You can also say that about their Bontrager wheels, disc brakes, drivetrains, and suspension forks. Even Trek e-bikes employ top-notch battery systems and motors. Collectively, the components make the bikes expensive.
Is Bontrager part of Trek?
Trek acquired Bontrager Cycles and hired Bontrager as president. Bontrager production split in two.
How long do Bontrager bike tires last?
The conventional wisdom is that your road bike tires last anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 miles. High-end (more expensive) tires should last at least 2,500 miles.
How many years do bicycle tires last?
How Long Do Bicycle Tires Last? Average Lifetime Of Tires
Bike Tire Type | Expected Mileage (Lifespan) |
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Mountain bike tire | 1,000-7,000 miles |
Hybrid bike tire | 1,000-3,000 miles |
Racing bike tire | 1,000 miles |
Puncture-resistant tire | 3,000-5,000 miles |
Are Bontrager parts good?
Keith Bontrager is a pretty well respected guy in the industry. Pre-Trek take-over, he was making some pretty cool stuff. I haven’t used much of their components, but in my experience the stuff I have used has been solid. Maybe not as cutting edge as others in the market, but definitely pretty decent stuff.
Are the Bontrager SE5 team issue any good?
The Bontrager SE5 Team Issue is a killer all-around tire best suited for the mid-heavy duty trail rider who values traction. This isn’t the most aggressive tire in our test, but it’s not far off.
How much do Bontrager’s new gravel tires weigh?
Bontrager’s new GR1 TLR Team Issue 700 x 35mm gravel tire tips the scales at 381 grams. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine Our pair of Bontrager’s new GR1 TLR Team Issue 700 x 40mm averaged 444 grams. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine The 120 tpi tires are relatively light.
Why choose the Bontrager XR3?
Use with Bontrager TLR wheels, sealant, and rim strips for a complete tubeless system designed and tested to work together The XR3 is the perfect tire for riders who want traction and speed in a variety of trail conditions. Smaller center knobs allow you to maintain speed while aggressive side knobs add cornering confidence.
How does the Bontrager GR1 compare to the challenge TLR?
Compared to the pointed knobs of the lightweight Challenge Gravel Grinder TLR, the Bontrager GR1 should be longer-wearing, and similar to a Gravel King SK. Knob heights measure just over 1mm tall.