Mechanics Choice: Bontrager ACX Tire
February 25th, 2008 by ArleighThe Bike Lab is about upgrading your bike and building your dream rig. To that end, these are some of our top recommended upgrades. Most are things we actually use on our own rigs, or would feel comfortable recommending to our best friends. They are classic parts, smart designs, and in some cases new and revolutionary bits.
The list was compiled by Guitar Ted and Arleigh Jenkins, two real life bicycle mechanics and passionate cyclists. This is solely their considered opinions on what is a “Top Upgradeâ€. In the future, look for more “Top Upgrade†parts that will be getting reviewed here on the Bike Lab.
What It Is: These Bontrager tires have come stock on many Gary Fisher and Trek Bikes. OEM tires normally aren’t viewed as top notch but these are a good all terrain tire available for 26 or 29 size wheels.
Why Is It A Mechanics Choice: The ACX is a great go to - year round tire. The square block tread is wide enough so it doesn’t clog too easily and the height of the blocks also bite well into most conditions. This is the tire I recommend for when people want a tire that rolls well but won’t slide them out unexpectedly. It does everything WELL.
The Mechanic Says: This is my personal go to tire for both my 26″ and 29″ bikes. I’ll swap them out if I have a race planned on hard pack terrain. The 2.2 size comes in tubeless which is how I run them most the year at 25 psi. The soft sidewalls corner well and even at very low air pressure (sometimes 20 pounds) I haven’t rolled a tire off yet - knock on wood.
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