Fast Tires for Leadville

Leadville: The 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race Podcast by Elden Nelson

May 24, 202549:06Sports & Recreation

When it comes to the Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race, tires are the most hotly debated tech topic. The participants' page and other forums are littered with discussions on what tire to run, what tire is best, what tire is t...

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