Black Friday mountain bike wheels and tyres on sale

Tyres, inner tubes and wheels: what the page covers

The MTB tyres of the Black Friday make up the largest part of the selection, ranging from trail tyres to reinforced enduro tyres. The inner tubes are chosen by diameter, width, and valve, while MTB wheels are sold individually, at the front, at the back, or as a pair.

Read the specifications of an MTB tyre before buying

• ETRTO size, marked on the sidewall, indicates the width and then the bead diameter: 61-622 refers to a 29 inch of 61 mm, 584 is a 27.5 inch and 559 is a 26 inch.
• Bead type: soft beads mean the tyre can be folded and is lighter; rigid beads are cheaper but can be a bit trickier to fit.
• Fitting: a tubeless ready tyre can run without an inner tube, using sealant if the rim allows; a tube type tyre requires an inner tube.
• Casing and rubber: a reinforced casing withstands pinch flats and cuts in enduro, at the cost of weight; a soft rubber provides more grip but wears out faster.

Wheels and tyres on sale: axle, freehub and contents

A wheel isn't just chosen by diameter. Check the axle, whether it has a quick release or thru-axle, and the hub spacing, which includes the wider Boost standard; the freehub, Shimano HG, Micro Spline or SRAM XD, must fit your cassette; the disc attachment, six bolts or Center Lock; and the internal rim width, which determines the recommended tyre width. A discount is only comparable within identical products: wheel alone or pair, front or rear, same hub version, and for a tyre, same ETRTO size, same bead type, and same casing. For inner tubes, a Presta or Schrader valve must match the rim's drilling, and some references are sold in workshop lots: apply their strikethrough price to the inner tube.

The other pages of the Black Friday

Are you also equipping a road bike, a BMX or a city bike? Each has its own page for wheels and tyres, and spare parts for wheels and tyres encompass all practices. Outside the event, the MTB wheels and tyres page showcases the complete range; end-of-line items go to clearance and new arrivals are listed in new products.

The brands of MTB wheels and tyres during Black Friday

Continental manufactures its high-end tyres in Korbach, Germany, including its ProTection versions; you can find the Cross King, Mountain King, Argotal and Magnotal here.

Schwalbe marks the ADDIX rubber of its MTB tyres with a colour band: red for Speed, blue for Speedgrip, orange for Soft, purple for Ultra Soft, on models like the Nobby Nic or the Hans Dampf.

Michelin, based in Clermont-Ferrand, categorises its MTB tyres into lines: Access, Performance and Competition, from the Country Rock for leisure riding to the Wild AM2 Competition.

Maxxis optimises its Wide Trail tyres, like the Minion DHR II WT, for wide rims, between 30 and 35 mm inside; its EXO protection reinforces the sidewalls against cuts.

Mavic, founded in Lyon at the end of the nineteenth century and based in Annecy, designed the Deemax, the first complete wheel specifically made for downhill; the Crossmax covers cross-country and trail riding.

Frequently asked questions

What tyre size for my MTB?

That marked on the sidewall of the current tyre, in inches (29 x 2.40 for example) or in ETRTO (61-622). The diameter remains the same; the width may vary a little, within the limits of fitting into the frame and fork and the rim width.

Does a tubeless ready tyre require a special rim?

Yes, a compatible tubeless rim or one made airtight with an appropriate rim tape, a tubeless valve, and sealant. On a standard rim, a tubeless ready tyre can also be fitted with an inner tube.

Presta or Schrader inner tube?

On most recent MTBs, you'll find the Presta valve, which is thinner; the Schrader follows the model used on cars. Choose the valve that matches the hole in your rim, long enough to stick out of a tall rim.

Should the front tyre and rear tyre be replaced together?

There's no requirement: the rear tyre generally wears out faster. Many mountain bikers opt for a grippier tyre at the front and a faster-rolling one at the back. Replace a tyre when its lugs are rounded or when the casing shows. The Black Friday, which follows Thanksgiving, is a good time to plan for your next rear tyre: at Vélo-Store, its promotions on MTB tyres last all month long.

How can I tell if a wheel is compatible with my frame?

Check the current axle and spacing, often engraved on the axle or specified by the bike manufacturer, the disc mount, and the freehub. The wider Boost standard is not interchangeable with older width hubs.