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Bontrager XR2 Team Issue 2.20 tire review – a lightweight tire for pure XC speed

A fast and impressively planted tire designed to chew up hardpack at speed.

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Undoubtedly a fast tire but caution should be taken on rougher sections as it lacks comprehensive puncture protection.

Huge spread of options and widths

Easy to fit

Fast-rolling tread pattern

Excellent traction

Minimal puncture protection

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As the component arm of Trek, Bontrager is responsible for manufacturing a raft of components and accessories, and the brand’s XR2 Team Issue pictured here are one of the fastest options in the best XC tires segment. Like its main rival, the Vittoria Mezcal , the Bontrager XR2 Team Issue rolls with ease flaunting a tread pattern better suited to dry and loose conditions. 

Used by Trek Factory Racing’s Anton Cooper, Vlad Dascalu, Evie Richards and Jolanda Neff, the lightweight-construction lacks the 'Inner Strength' puncture-resistant casings of the XR2 2.3 and 2.6 but still gains some protection from the 120tpi nylon casing. I’ve been using this particular tire in various guises for years now – in a myriad of conditions and stage races – and have yet to be disappointed. It’s an excellent choice for those looking for the fastest route from A to B.

 Design and specification

The Bontrager XR2 Team Issue might not feature the visual drama of the Mezcals, but the tread pattern is distinctive and functional. As the narrowest option in the XR2 Team Issue range, the 2.2in version pictured here is still generously lugged featuring a low-profile tread-block design and 120tpi casing. The sidewalls and lightweight nylon casing offer some protection, but not the same level as some of the competition. These particular tires are tubeless-ready and easy to fit - especially in partnership with the brand’s Kovee Elite 23 carbon wheels. 

Bontrager’s proprietary tread compound has been formulated for maximum adhesion in the corners, with no compromise on straight-line speed and that’s exactly how they feel out on the trail. Grip levels belie the relatively shallow tread pattern, and provide the assurance needed to push hard through corners and off-camber bends.

 Performance

Weighing 681g per tire, they’re one of the lightest options in the segment and you can feel the low rolling mass when the trail points upwards. The shallow tread pattern, while not brilliant when it comes to dealing with mud and roots, provides great traction in most situations – even up steep, loose climbs. Despite the paucity of comprehensive sidewall reinforcement, I’ve never felt at a disadvantage or reluctant to press on when the trail gets gnarlier, and I’m talking about properly gnarly Africanized trails of the Western Cape in South Africa. 

The counterargument is limited traction levels in the wet, across roots or when the trails are extremely washed out and loose. This can cause a lack of communication and trust with the front end forcing you to hold onto your breaks for longer, subsequently ruining trail flow and rhythm – but this is only in extreme cases. If you’re a heavier rider who enjoys more technical trails, it’s probably worth upsizing to the XR2 2.3 and 2.6 or even the XR3.

Verdict 

The Bontrager XR2 Team Issue 2.20 is a versatile tire, equipped to handle the rigors of contemporary cross-country racing. Yes, it lacks comprehensive sidewall protection but this is not a deal breaker as the 120tpi nylon casing is adequate enough to deal with everything the UK (and world) can throw at it. It’s only when venturing out and taking on more rutted, rocky trails that the casing might come under attack. Overall, it’s a fast, lightweight tire designed for relatively groomed cross-country courses. While they don’t cope well in the wet, they are difficult to trump when it comes to performance on dry, hardpack trails. 

Tech specs: Bontrager XR2 Team Issue 2.20 tire

• Price: $69.99 / £64.99 / €69.99
• Wheel size (inches): 26-, 27.5-, 29-inch (tested)
• Carcass: Inner Strength on high-volume options only 
• Dimensions: 2.2in
• Weight: 681g (29 x 2.20) 

Aaron is Bike Perfect's former tech editor and also the former gear editor of Bicycling magazine. He's tested thousands of bicycles all over the world. A competitive racer and Stravaholic, he’s twice ridden the Cape Epic, raced nearly every MTB stage race in South Africa and completed the Haute Route Alps. Recently, Aaron has also taken up Zwift racing and competes at the highest level of eRacing, the ZRL Premier Division.

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Bontrager XR2 Team Issue mountain bike tyre review

High-value rubber for dryer trails

Guy Kesteven

Bontrager’s XR1 is crazy quick but the slightly knobblier XR2 is a more versatile option. It’s still seriously quick with reasonably low weight and a fast rolling 60/62a compound that lasts well even if you start skidding round on rocks – and took our Best Value award when we recently pitted it against five other fast-rolling tyres.

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The simple regular small knob pattern and supple carcass can still pull a surprising amount of traction out of dry to damp loose soil and trail centre gravel though, particularly under braking and accelerating. But don’t go relying on it to slingshot you round turns though as the side knobs aren’t any bigger or noticeably softer so they drift rather than digging in and railing.

It’s a controllable and enjoyable slide, though and the rounded shape means they drop into turns every easily. Bontrager largely pioneered tubeless ready tyres too so they seal well on most rims. They shrug off scuffs and impacts well for a mid sized tyre too, taking them out of the pure XC category and into hard working trail terrain without worry.

High setup pressures are needed to get them to seat symmetrically though or they can wobble and ‘egg’. Sizing is extreme too as the 2.0s are tiny and the 2.20s are massive. It’s not available in 650b either.

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Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel tyre review

With both tubeless ready or clincher capabilities, the specific gravel tyre is designed for both speed and traction

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The Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel Road tyre finds the balance between low rolling resistance and grip, if it was a tenner cheaper, then it would certainly make the top spot. 

Fast rolling resistance

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The thing with gravel road bikes, is that you want to be able to ride them on gravel and road. It doesn't sound that complicated, but when it comes to choosing what tyres to ride, finding a one that is grippy, puncture resistant and fast rolling can feel impossible. However, promising to tick all three of the above is the Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel tyre, meaning we just had to take it out for a ride.

Buy now: Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel Road Tyre from RutlandCycling for £37.99

The Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel tyre is purpose built to roll fast while providing confident traction across all road surfaces. In fact, it's one of the early adopters of the gravel racing scene, and, according to Trek (Bontrager's mother brand) has already earned its stripes in some of the most demanding gravel races.

The shoulder to shoulder low profile block tread patten finds a pitch perfect position between grip and rolling resistance. The bike felt secure leaning in to rapid corners both off and on road. Admittedly I do normally tend to run my tyre PSI pretty low, and thanks to being tubeless ready, the subtle rubber compound of the Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel tyre allowed me to get that malleable softness that I prefer for off the beaten track meandering.

This pressure preference does however often leave me vulnerable to two aspects of tyre ownership, a low rolling resistance and pinch punctures. The later of the two risks was unfounded, not only thanks to the afore mentioned tubeless properties, but because the Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel tyre is bolstered by Bontrager's own tyre protection system 'Inner Strength'.

Bontrager say this 'Inner Strength' is effectively a lightweight nylon insert that provides a strong, supple sidewall protection for added tyre durability, and so far so good. Even the Peak District's finest flinty gravel runs are yet to make an impression on the tyres, either in the centre or side walls.

When it comes to the rolling resistance aspect, low pressure was great for some of the more off than on road rides, but a quick blast around the lanes, canal paths and cycle ways, soon left me wanting less squish and more vavavoom, so I whacked the Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel tyre much closer to their maximum 50psi and the Vitus Energie VR Cyclocross bike  I was riding flew.

Buy now: Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel Tyre from Rutland Cycles for £37.99

On this style of terrain the tyres really show their value, rolling exceptionally rapidly, yet still providing sufficient purchase. There was a slight amount of 'pinging' off the odd larger stone, so think I would still ride a lower PSI if it was anything more gnarly, but on the drag strip of a disused railway, this was ideal.

Overall, I really rate the rubber, they certainly felt on a par with my much beloved Panaracer Gravelking SK TLC gravel tyre , but at £10 more, the Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel tyre hasn't quite taken the top stop.

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Review: Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel Tires

Finding the right gravel tires can be overwhelming. Get something too chunky and road approaches are a chore, but get something too dainty and the pucker factor on that next descent could be unsettling. Bontrager’s full lineup of gravel tires span the spectrum, but I daresay that the GR2 Team Issue gravel tires are among the handful of tires that sit at the sweet spot of the optimal road/gravel tire spectrum.

Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel Tires (700×40) Features:

• Optimized treads for fast-rolling traction across a wide variety of terrain
• Inner Strength Casing made of lightweight nylon inserts for supple sidewall protection
• Tubeless ready (TLR) for easy tubeless setup (55ml recommended)
• Lightweight 120 TPI casing for improved ride feel
• Multi-compound construction (60a/52a)
• Size: 700c x 40mm
• Weight: 425 grams (actual)
• MSRP: $69.99

Ride everything on the GR2’s

To round out my testing of the Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37V wheelset (review coming soon), I installed the versatile Bontrager GR2 Team Issue gravel tires. With their Goldilocks width and tread pattern, I have just the right terrain to put them to the test. With local loops consisting of road approaches, smooth gravel, chunky gravel and mountain bike-worthy singletrack, everything was now fair game aboard the Open WI.DE. gravel bike .

Notably, I’ve only had them aboard the Aeolus Pro 37V wheelset, which were easy to mount, but not so easy to inflate. Things got a little messy, but after some effort I was able to get them to hold air and seat up properly using 3 oz. Bontrager TLR Sealant in each tire. (You can see the carnage below, but you can’t the corresponding frustration on my face.)

So… it’s not uncommon to have tubeless seating issues and the 37V rims have been a bit more challenging than I had anticipated (even with TLR Rim Strips). But, after the initial frustrations, the tires have maintained pressure and remained seated in place like champs. I’ve been rolling about 36 psi front and 38 psi in the rear and with a 25 mm internal rim width, the tires are now measuring out to 42.7 mm wide after a few months of use. After a week of sitting unridden, I consistently need about 5 psi in each tire is all.

For gravel tires, I tend to prefer the gumwall look and the GR2’s look snappy in that option. Of course, you can go all black, if that’s your jam. Either way, you get a supple 120 TPI casing that delivers a smooth ride and good small bump absorption. Lesser-quality tires with lower thread counts will feel much more rigid and offer poor cornering feel. Weight-wise, compared to the similar Zipp G40 XPLR, you’re going to save about 40-50 grams per tire. So, the while the GR2’s have been around for over 5 years, they continue to offer admirable weight and ride feel compared to other tires tested.

The tread pattern is where the rubber meets the road (literally) and I’ve been pleased with how these tires roll on the pavement. Of course, they aren’t a great option if you’re primarily riding on the road, but they won’t hold you back much either. My typical gravel rides usually include a few road sections to stitch together gravel and singletrack sectors and while they aren’t as zippy as a set of Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tires, all things considered, I have had zero quibbles with their pavement chops. They respond well and handle adeptly overall. The only niggle is how much the tread pattern grabs and throws tiny rocks atop the road surface.

When it comes to venturing into gravel terrain, I appreciate the low-profile tread pattern’s ability to maintain speed on fast gravel tracks. The center tread isn’t as solid as others, but the calculated spacing delivers a great balance between traction and rolling efficiency. I would have no issues rolling the GR2’s for long rides or races like SBT GRVL. As the gravel gets more and more aggressive, the GR2’s continue to shine and their multi-compound construction adeptly balances grip with longevity.

While “gravel” is a loose term for any variety of drop-bar-capable dirt terrain, I have confidently ventured into and out of miles of singletrack trails. Some of these trails are really best-suited for at least a short-travel XC bike, but off I went without a hitch. I can confidently climb up just about any rideable trail and likewise descend with confidence.

Of course, you can wash these out if you don’t properly consider your speed and the looseness of the terrain, but I can push these as hard as I’d like and they respond in kind. The mini knobs contour to the terrain and provide very confident cornering abilities. I haven’t had any punctures or sidewall issues at all so far and I look forward to many more miles ahead on all varieties of terrain.

Setup: I’m 5’11” and 175 lbs and I have been riding 36-38 psi aboard a 25 mm internal width rim. I used 3 oz. of Bontrager TLR Sealant in each tire. 

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The bottom line.

The Bontrager GR2 Team Issue tires have been a staple in the lineup for over 5 years and they remain winners in my book. Those widely-spaced knobs hit the perfect balance between traction and efficiency. And, a supple casing allows the tire to flex and contour to the terrain.

• Supple casing offers an excellent ride
• Smooth-rolling on all terrain
• Versatile enough for light road use
• Worry-free on even technical singletrack
• Predictable traction
• They were a doozy to get seated initially
• Mounting 10
• Tubeless Seating 7
• Air Retention 9
• Ride Quality 9
• Rolling Efficiency 9
• Puncture Resistance 9

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Bontrager XR2 Team Issue TLR MTB Tire 29-inch

A versatile and fast race-ready tire that excels in loose-over-hard pack terrain. Join the team - ride their tire Legendary tire designer Frank Stacy provides another race-proven design with the XR2 Team Issue mountain bike tire. It's Tubeless Ready for fewer flats, and features a specifically-formulated compound for lightweight construction, improved cornering traction, and low rolling resistance. Product details - A versatile trail tire that excels in loose-over-hardpack and firm conditions - Fast rolling with consistent, predictable traction for a variety of trail conditions - Tubeless Ready (TLR) for easy tubeless setup and puncture protection - Supple and strong Inner Strength casing provides lightweight sidewall protection - Lightweight 120 TPI casing provides great ride feel and tire performance

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Bontrager classifies its tires on a 0 to 5 scale (plus a mud-specific tire), with lower numbers indicating “lighter, fast-rolling treads best suited for hard-pack courses.” Tires with higher numbers have progressively larger knobs that enhance traction in loose terrain and wet conditions. Aggressive treads offer better traction, but with improved grip come the tradeoffs of increased rolling resistance and heftier weight.

When looking for 29plus rubber for summer conditions, I snapped up a pair of Bontrager XR2 Team Issue tires in 2.6 width from the product shelf at Dirt Rag HQ.  The included diagram from Bontrager supports my choosing the XR2s, as their strong points match my local conditions during the typically dry summer season.

Nick Anger, my product contact at Bontrager said:  “The XR2 is the first tire in the lineup that you’d jump to as soon as you’re no longer solely riding in dry and hardpack conditions, and riding more in a variety of hardpack/loose/loamy conditions … As XC World Cups get more and more rugged, you see Trek Factory riders rely on this tire more and more. The XR2 provides a great balance of traction and confidence with fast rolling and lightweight, especially in larger sizes.”

Anger went on to say that renown tire designer Frank Stacey helped develop the tread pattern. If the name Frank Stacy is news to you, check his website to learn more about his tire design and testing chops.

Before I get to my ride impressions, I should mention that tires with the “Team Issue” designation include several key features: aramid bead, 120 TPI casing, tubeless compatibility and “Inner Strength” sidewall protection.

After spending a few rides getting used to the XR2s, I grew to trust the tires and didn’t have to think much about them. I received clear communication from the tires’ contact patches, so I always felt like I knew what was going on at ground zero.

Lacking aggressive knobbies,  the XR2s were overmatched in seriously muddy conditions. Again, as expected. The ample siping on the knobs seemed to help them bite on damp surfaces, and the XR2s did a decent job sticking to sweaty rocks and holding on to slimy roots. No need to fret over a stray shower or an occasional wet spot.

“Getting my lean on” was the most advisable method for maintaining traction in fast corners. The rounded tire profile and relatively uniform knob pattern kept the XR2s feeling consistent as I leaned deeper and deeper onto their broad shoulders.  Coming in hot with a too-upright posture is poor cornering technique, and whenever I forgot that fact, drifting tires refreshed my memory.

The 29er XR2 Team Issue is available in 2.0, 2.2, 2.35, 2.6 and 3.0 widths; the 27.5 size comes in 2.2, 2.6 and 2.8 width. There’s even a 26 version in 2.2 width.  Prices vary depending upon the width: 2.0-2.35 width = $55; 2.6 width = $65 and 2.8-3.0 width = $95. XR2s are also available in less-expensive Comp models. More at:  trekbikes.com

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Bontrager XR2 Team Issue TLR MTB Tire 29-inch

A versatile and fast race-ready tire that excels in loose-over-hard pack terrain. Join the team - ride their tire Legendary tire designer Frank Stacy provides another race-proven design with the XR2 Team Issue mountain bike tire. It's Tubeless Ready for fewer flats, and features a specifically-formulated compound for lightweight construction, improved cornering traction, and low rolling resistance. Product details - A versatile trail tire that excels in loose-over-hardpack and firm conditions - Fast rolling with consistent, predictable traction for a variety of trail conditions - Tubeless Ready (TLR) for easy tubeless setup and puncture protection - Supple and strong Inner Strength casing provides lightweight sidewall protection - Lightweight 120 TPI casing provides great ride feel and tire performance

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2.6in Tyre Grouptest – Bontrager XR4 Team Issue Tyre Review

by Ben Gerrish May 10, 2018 3

As Bontrager has developed wider rims for use on Trek’s hardtail and full suspension mountain bikes, its range of tyres has gotten wider too. Case in point, the versatile XR4 tread pattern is now available in plus-compatible 2.8in and 3.0in widths, as well as this new-school 2.6in size. To put these new not-quite-regular-not-quite-plus tyres to the test along with three other pairs of 2.6in wide tyres, we got our enduro moustachio, Ben Gerrish, to take them to task on some rocky Lake District carnage. Over to Ben! 

Bontrager XR4 Team Issue 2.6in Tyre Features

• Aggressive trail tyre designed for riding loose and rocky conditions
• Size tested: 27.5 x 2.6in
• Also available in a 29in diameter, and widths ranging from 2.4in – 3.0in
• Lightweight 120tpi single ply casing
• Inner Strength sidewall reinforcement
• Dual compound 61a/50a rubber
• Tubeless Ready (TLR) folding beads
• Measured width (fitted to a 29mm wide rim): 2.52in / 64mm
• Confirmed weight: 890g
• Price: £49.99

The Bontrager XR4 is marketed as an aggressive trail tyre that’s suited to loose and rocky trails, which seemed ideal for my go-to local trails. The dual compound rubber features a firmer 61a rubber for the centre tread blocks, along with softer 50a rubber for the outer edges, which indicates the XR4 will be fast rolling in a straight line, combined with some traction-rich cornering once you lean it in.

Even with the expanded 2.6in carcass, the tread spacing is ample. It’s notoriously rough on bikes around my local trails, so the promise of the Inner Strength’s sidewall protection from cuts and pinch flats combined with the high quality 120tpi casing meant the XR4 sounded like it would be well up for the challenge.

The XR4s set up nice and easy on the internal 29mm rims, delivering a healthy 64mm width at the widest point and a depth of 62mm including tread. This meant the XR4 was the widest and highest volume option out of the four tyres on test. It’s worth mentioning that the XR4 will grow a little when paired to wider rims – on a set of 34mm test rims, the XR4s came in pretty much spot-on the claimed 2.6in width.

The big volume allowed me to run a shade less pressure than normal, whilst still having a tyre that felt like it sat up properly on the trail. The firmer compound through the middle of the tyre keeps a good pace on more hard packed surfaces, with the ramped centre tread doing its job just fine. Performance on loose rock was as advertised, with the tyre maintaining good speed and a predictable feel. As the terrain becomes more uneven, or the bike is pushed over into the corners, those side knobs come into their own to keep the XR4 tracking true. The softer 50a compound isn’t the most tacky rubber available, but it does well to boost grip levels on the rocks, providing a happy compromise to an all rounder tyre.

Into the mud and roots was my next port of call to test out the XR4, and given it’s been a long, wet winter, there was a fair abundance of this at my disposal. The harder packed mud went without a hitch, and the tread stayed relatively clear and effective even on the roots lurking down below. Once the mud turned to a more liquified state though, everything went a little bit pear shaped. Clearance wasn’t great, and the lingering mixture left on the tyre meant that roots then became a questionable gamble every time. The tyres performed reasonably well under braking, although on anything sloppy there was a certain amount of squirming from the back as it fought for purchase when it didn’t have full pressure applied.

That said, these were pretty extreme conditions, and across the range of terrain I tackled on the XR4, it would be safe to say it was an efficient all rounder.

Whilst the 120tpi sidewalls gave a nice supple feel and were responsive at my desired pressures, even with the Inner Strength lightweight sidewall protection, I did experience a couple of side wall blow outs whilst pushing the XR4s on rougher terrain. One was a small puncture that was plugged with a tubeless repair kit, while the other was a larger cut that I ended up patching from the inside. As with the Maxxis tyres and the difference between the EXO and Double Down casing options, my advice to anyone with a less ‘subtle’ riding style would be to go for Bontrager’s tougher SE4 tyre. That tyre uses the same tread pattern as the XR4, but with a slightly softer rubber compound and a thicker and heavier duty Core Strength casing. Check out Wil’s review of the Bontrager SE4 tyre here .

The Bontrager XR4 Team Issue is an efficient all rounder tyre that delivers consistent and dependable traction in a wide variety of conditions. I can confirm that it isn’t a dedicated mud tyre, but for almost everything else, the XR4 is grippy, fast-rolling and dependable.

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So even the biggest tyre in test was undersized and really just a perfectly conventional oldfashioned 2.5? What a load of horseflops.

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narrower rim than it was designed for it ships on i35 and i40 rims. The older 2.35 and 2.4 both measure 2.45 on a i30 rim I haven’t seen a XR4 that has not come in oversized on a rim it was spec’d for. My 2.35s dwarf my Aggressor and Minion 2.5s

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• An aggressive trail tire that excels in loose and rocky conditions
• Aggressive tread design provides confident cornering and braking traction in demanding terrain
• Tubeless Ready (TLR) tire is engineered for easy tubeless setup and puncture protection
• Supple and strong Inner Strength casing provides lightweight sidewall protection
• The lightweight 120 TPI casing provides great ride feel and tire performance
• Size: 29" x 2.4"
• Diameter: 29"
• Width: 2.4"
• TPI: 120 TPI
• Compound: 61a/50a
• Bead: Folding
• Type: Tubeless ready (TLR)/ Clincher
• Minimum pressure: 30psi
• Maximum pressure: 50psi 
• Puncture Protection: Inner Strength
• Studdable: No 
• Sealant Volume: 90mL
• Weight: 800g  

Bontrager XR4 Team Issue 29 x 2.4 Mountain Bike Tire

The XR4 Team Issue TLR tire offers incredible grip and fast-rolling efficiency in a new and improved tread pattern with a 120 TPI casing. Save yourself from punctures with Bontrager's Inner Strength sub-tread protection while squeezing out every bit of cornering traction with the 61a/50a dual-compound rubber. This tire really is that good.

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New Bontrager SE6 Aggressive tires and updated SE5 and XR5

ah yes, very nice. the new bontrager assegai se6 and the updated bontrager minion dhr2 SE5. Perfect combo.  

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Bontreger has a great tire line-up and definitely use premium materials and advanced tread design. The only thing missing is the tan walls. I think they’re starting to offer some of their road tires in tan wall but I haven’t heard on any Mtn tires with this option.  

zstover said: ah yes, very nice. the new bontrager assegai se6 and the updated bontrager minion dhr2 SE5. Perfect combo. Click to expand...

hardmtnbiker said: Bontreger has a great tire line-up and definitely use premium materials and advanced tread design. The only thing missing is the tan walls. I think they're starting to offer some of their road tires in tan wall but I haven't heard on any Mtn tires with this option. Click to expand...

bitflogger said: I've been thanking and encouraging not on tan sidewalls to my Bontrager/Trek product and engineering friends. There was some admitting or concession some fads have to be followed to capture gross sales from lemmings. For some of us tan walls are just a reminder of all the craptacular stuff the bike industry used to make. Otherwise these updates look good. More and more I've had good experiences with Bontrager stuff and especially SE series tires that have had a great mix of works well and lasts. An SE4 rear with SE6 front will probably have a great combo of not feeling slow but plenty "got your back". SE4 have been by go to for a true knobby not too slow or fast with durability - great stuff if you pedal to trailhead or want a true vs fast/racer knobby but not that slow Minion/Nevagal terminal velocity feel pedaling fast. Click to expand...

to be honest, I'll be ordering these. I'm not mad at the XR4s on my fuel and the XR4/XR5s on the slash I have. When the time comes for a stronger casing tire on the slash I'll get the SE5/SE6 combo.  

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Why is the ETRTO for these listed as 56mm? That is 2.2".  

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Represent has teamed up once again with StockX on a new sneaker collab.

According to the British streetwear and footwear brand , it will drop the Reptor 2 ‘Notes’ sneaker on StockX on August 8 at 3 p.m. EST.

The updated version of Represent’s best-selling Reptor sneaker, the new style is inspired by the essence of New York City’s Wall Street financial hub and “stands as a testament to urban opulence and contemporary sophistication,” the company said.

Crafted from a premium Italian leather and suede mixed upper, Reptor 2 ‘Notes’ also features an open mesh tongue and ballistic nylon side panels and collar, all in varying hues of brown reminiscent of dollar bills. The toe box subtly showcases laser perforated “x” details, a discreet nod to the collaboration .

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Plus, an integrated stash pocket on the tongue serves as a homage to the wealth and secrets of Wall Street, under which each pair is uniquely numbered, with only 300 pairs made. Represent branding is displayed with a molded logo to the heel, and tonal Initial to the side wrapped panel.

And the leather in sock is digitally printed with a New York City street map, with StockX green and Represent branding, and the shoe is finished with tonal and antique white double lacing.

Represent added that each pair is StockX Verified and comes with the marketplace’s signature verification tag. The sneakers can be stored in the provided dust bag, which takes further inspiration from Wall Street with a design inspired by a Bank of New York money bag. The shoes also come with a Represent dollar as a special keepsake from the drop.

“On the heels of a successful partnership in London, we’re joining forces with Represent once again to bring something new and exciting across the pond,” Jerry Gaines, senior director of brand marketing at StockX, said in a statement. “As one of the fastest-growing brands on StockX, Represent is at the forefront of current culture. It’s always been our goal to provide access to the products and brands people want and Represent is very much one of those brands.”

Beginning August 8, Represent will be taking over the StockX store in NYC at 237 Lafayette St for two weeks following the release. Influencer and sneakerhead Qias Omar will be hosting an in-store meet-and-greet and raffle giveaway August 8 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., giving store visitors the chance to win a pair of the Reptor 2 ‘Notes’ or StockX site credit.

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Why Jordan Chiles' score changed after floor exercise final, earning her a bronze medal

By josh kleinbaum • published august 5, 2024 • updated on august 5, 2024 at 3:49 pm.

The wild final day of gymnastics ended with a shocking finish for Team USA.

Jordan Chiles was left leaping for joy, while Ana Barbosu, who already had been celebrating her apparent bronze medal with a Romanian flag, was left sulking off the floor.

So what exactly happened?

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When Chiles' score in floor exercise final was first announced at 13.600, she appeared to finish in fifth place. But Team USA submitted an inquiry, arguing that one of her leap's difficulty level should be graded a D instead of C — which means Chiles would get more points for successfully completing it.

The inquiry was approved and Chiles' score rose to 13.766, just ahead of Barbosu's 13.700.

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The 23-year-old American has now claimed her first individual medal after gold in the 2024 team event and silver in the 2020 team event.

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"They (Team USA coaches) told me what they did, and I was like, 'OK, let's see what they can come back with,'" Chiles said. "When I saw (the score change), I was jumping up and down. They were like, 'what happened?' and I showed them. I honestly didn't expect this whatsoever.

"I'm just proud of myself."

Chiles' teammate Simone Biles finished one spot better than her, earning a silver medal. Rebeca Andrade of Brazil won gold, the first competition she won in Paris.

The Brazilian star claimed bronze in the team event before taking silver in all-around and vault. But in Monday's floor exercise final, Andrade earned the top spot with a score of 14.166.

Andrade narrowly beat silver medalist Biles (14.133), who stepped out of bounds twice during her routine.

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Team USA cruised to a 122-87 win over Brazil in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday despite Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid not playing in the second half. The big fella had 14 points and seven rebounds in the first half, but coach Steve Kerr decided to go with Bam Adebayo to start the half.

It was a peculiar decision due to the fact that Embiid had a terrific first half and looked the best he's looked during this Olympic run.

However, there appears to be a legitimate reason for it. Per The AP's Tim Reynolds, the 2023 NBA MVP told Kerr that he's having an issue with his ankle. Kerr and the coaching staff decided to play it safe and it sounds like he will be ready to face Serbia in the semifinals on Thursday.

Embiid and the Americans are looking to reach the gold medal game if they can knock off Serbia at 3 p.m. EDT on Thursday in Paris.

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Why Team USA Figure Skaters Received Gold Medals at the Paris Summer Olympics

T he temperature in Paris was hovering near 80ºF, but it felt even hotter in the blazing sun during the Olympic medal ceremony Wednesday at Champions Park under the Eiffel Tower in Paris. And instead of Olympians who had recently won medals in summer sports like swimming, gymnastics, and fencing at the 2024 Games, the first athletes honored were…figure skaters.

Team USA and Team Japan figure skaters from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics finally received their medals in Paris, two and a half years after they competed. In Beijing, the Russians— competing as the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) due to an ongoing ban over the country's doping efforts—finished first in the team event, followed by the U.S. and Japan. But a positive doping test for a banned substance from one of the women’s event skaters, Kamila Valieva , put the final standings in question. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to postpone the awarding of any medals and the skaters left Beijing without knowing the outcome of the team event.

It wasn’t until January 2024 that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), an independent review body that investigated the circumstances surrounding Valieva's positive sample, ruled that her scores should be eliminated from the team event, as well as the women’s event in which she also competed and finished fourth. In the team event, that moved the U.S. up to gold and Japan to silver while Russia moved down to bronze. The Russian skaters did not participate in the ceremony in Paris.

“As soon as we left Beijing, and our team was asked, what’s your dream scenario? We said we wanted to be in Paris and wanted to get the gold medal, and that is exactly what happened,” says Evan Bates, who with now-wife Madison Chock was one of the two ice dancing teams who competed in the team event.

The group also decided that if not all of them—Bates, Chock, Karen Chen , Nathan Chen , Zachary Donohue, Brandon Frazier, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim, and Vincent Zhou—could make the medal ceremony, they would not come to Paris. “If we’re not all going to be there, then we don’t want to have [the ceremony] yet,” Nathan Chen, who also won gold in the men's event , said of the team’s desire to receive their medals together.

“Usually there is churn in terms of members between Olympic cycles, but our team competed together through one or two Olympic cycles,” said Zhou, who developed COVID-19 after skating in the team event and was unable to compete in the men's event. “So for four to eight years we all came up together, we all experienced the same struggles at competition after competition, and Olympics after Olympics. Going through all of that and coming through it with this result is incredible for all of us.”

Life is very different for most of them, and competitive skating is no longer part of their lives. Only Chock and Bates, who got married in June, are continuing to train, with an eye toward competing in the 2026 Games in Milan and Cortina. Karen Chen, who competed in the women's event, is back in college at Cornell University, expecting to graduate in 2025. Nathan Chen graduated from Yale and is planning on attending medical school. Hubbell, who with partner Donohue earned bronze in the ice dance event in Beijing, got married to Spanish ice dancer Adrian Diaz in 2023. The couple welcomed a baby, Chloe, earlier this year—and Hubbell brought her daughter with her to enjoy the medal ceremony in Paris. Donohue married an ice dancer as well and now works as a choreographer. Zhou ended his internship at a financial services company in New York early in order to attend the ceremony in Paris, and will return to finish his last year at Brown University in the fall. Education is also the top priority for Frazier, who is pursuing a business degree while coaching pairs skating in California.

The delay, however, is bittersweet, especially given the uncertainty that the skaters have lived with over the past two and a half years. “There were many times where I thought that the thought of coming to Paris was just something to fill our hearts with hope,” said Knierim. “I didn’t really think it was going to happen. It was disappoint to have to live through the turmoil of uncertainty. So I that regard, it was not ideal. I am happy that we were able to have this moment but nothing would have replaced the moment in Beijing at our [Olympic] Village, in our Olympic gear, and in that moment with the hype and excitement. The pain that we’ve endured over these two and a half years will always be there.”

Nathan Chen, who also won gold in the men’s event and received that medal in Beijing, agreed, noting “there are pros and cons” to the Paris medals ceremony. “Beijing—that’s our Olympics, that’s where we belong, and that’s where we competed. So there’s definitely sentimental value with—this is amazing, and so beautiful, but it’s not Beijing. But at the same time, we’re at the base of the Eiffel Tower. Like how cool is this? It’s definitely a unique experience. But it’s apples to oranges” comparing the two, he said.

One plus of the Paris ceremony, other than the iconic location—the skaters received their medals in front of family and friends, who couldn’t be in Beijing because of strict COVID-19 policies that banned spectators.

In some ways, the delayed ceremony provides critical and timely leverage for an issue that continues to plague every major sports event, including the Olympic Games—doping. The reason the U.S. and Japanese teams waited so long for their medals was due to Valieva’s violation involving trimetazidine (TMZ) , a heart drug approved in some countries but not in the U.S., that can improve blood flow and therefore potentially aid athletes in training. The Russian Anti-Doping Agency concluded that Valieva’s positive test, which occurred at the Russian national championships, was due to contamination with her grandfather’s medication, and after a provisional suspension, allowed her to compete at the Beijing Olympics.

TMZ is an issue again in Paris, as investigations revealed that nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers, some of whom raced in Paris, tested positive for TMZ before the Tokyo Olympic Games but were not sanctioned by China’s anti-doping agency. Chinese officials also determined that the positive samples resulted from contamination of food the swimmers ate while at a hotel.

“At the end of the day, as athletes, clean sport is integral to competing here [at the Olympics] and really, it kind of defeats the purpose of competing if there isn’t a clean and level playing field,” said Nathan Chen. Revising the standings of the team figure skating event, he said, “is a precedent. “At least we know now that given the situation, this is what the result was.”

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Paris 2024 Olympics hockey: 10-man India stun Great Britain to enter semi-finals after PR Sreejesh’s shootout heroics

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The Indian men’s hockey team , reduced to 10 men in the second quarter, defeated Great Britain 4-2 in a shootout to make the Paris 2024 Olympics quarter-finals on Friday.

Harmanpreet Singh (22’) opened India’s account to register his seventh goal of the tournament while Lee Morton (27’) scored Great Britain’s only goal with the India vs Great Britain hockey match ending in a 1-1 draw after full time.

This is India’s second consecutive appearance in the semi-finals of the men’s hockey Olympic tournament, having won the bronze medal at Tokyo 2020.

The first quarter saw both teams cancel out each other’s offensive moves. Both keepers were called into action, but no goals were scored.

The match took a major turn in the second 15, though, as India’s Amit Rohidas was shown a red card after his hockey stick hit the opponent’s face during a duel.

Despite going down to 10 men, skipper Harmanpreet Singh produced a moment of magic from a penalty corner. His trademark drag flick flew past keeper Ollie Payne to establish a surprise lead for the Indian team.

However, Lee Morton equalised a few minutes later for Great Britain. After PR Sreejesh saved the initial attempts, Morton’s shot squeezed past the Indian keeper as both teams went into half-time with one goal apiece.

With the numerical advantage, Great Britain dominated the third quarter, barely giving an opportunity for the Indian hockey team to get into their attacking half.

Great Britain had a few terrific opportunities in the final few minutes of the final quarter as well but failed to find a way past the stringent Indian defence.

PR Sreejesh was caught in a two-on-one situation but made a terrific save to keep India alive. Despite chasing the ball for a major part of the match, India ensured they headed to the shootout.

In the shootout, Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Rajkumar Pal scored for India. For Great Britain, Connor Williamson fired his shot wide, while Sreejesh saved Phillip Roper’s attempt.

In the Paris 2024 Olympics hockey semi-finals, India will face Germany on Tuesday.

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