What Makes A World Cup Winning XC Tyre?

If you're riding right, tyres should be your only point of contact with the trail, making them rather important. They need to be grippy but roll fast, strong, and supportive but not too firm, so how do they find the balance? Neil Donoghue is joined by Ken Avery, Senior VP of Product Design at Vittoria Tyres, to talk about what makes a race-winning tyre, and what advancements have been made in recent years.

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
0:00 - Welcome Back To Another GMBN Video!
1:02 - What Makes A Good Tread Design
4:58 - Importance Of Tyre Compounds
6:30 - Constructing The Perfect Tyre
9:18 - How Has Durability Improved Over The Years

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