City bike tires
City bike tires are designed to provide optimal performance in an urban environment.
Here are some key characteristics allowing you to choose THE right tires for your city bike:
- Adaptability: They must be adapted to an urban environment that is often tricky due to car traffic or debris on the road.
- Safety and Comfort: They must guarantee serenity to the cyclist in all conditions, even in the event of an unforeseen climatic event such as a downpour.
- Dimensions: Urban bikes generally have wheels measuring 26 inches or 700C, or even 27.5 inches (650b) on some very recent bikes.
- Width: They are wider than racing bike tires to provide more comfort and grip
- Puncture resistance: Tires for urban bicycles require a protective layer under the tread or a significant thickness of rubber in the center of the tire to minimize the risk of puncture
- Use with e-bikes: For electrically assisted bicycles up to 25 km/h, it is strongly recommended to use solid and durable tires
These features make city bike tires an ideal choice for urban cyclists looking for a combination of comfort, safety and performance.