Chapter 3: Wheels and Tires

These are the most important parts next to the frame and fork. Selecting the set of wheels and tires you want will have a major effect on how your bike will handle and how it can effect the geometry of a bike. Remember, not all wheels and tires are designed for everything. There are categories of wheels and tires as well.

1)Cross Country
2)Trail Bike
3)Freeride/DH

Cross Country

The wheels will either be 26" or 29"
They will be either V or disc brake only.
The tires will vary from 1.9 to 2.3.
There will be condition specific tires and all terrain tires.

Trail Bike
The majority of wheels and tires will be 26" although there will be a very limited number of 29" wheels and tires available for this specification
These wheelsets will be disc.
Tire width will be between 2.1-2.5

Freeride/DH

The selection here will vary between 24" and 26"
These rims will be wider than a trail or xc rim.
The wheels will be disc brakes.
Tire widths will be between 2.3 and 3.0/4.0
Again condition specific tread on these and general condion treads.

(More will be added tomorrow.)


(edit by chelboed)
For recommended tire pressures, you must consider your weight / terrain / tire size / riding style.

Read this thread for a discussion on tire pressure.