Are Wider Tyres REALLY Better?

Mountain bike tyres have been getting wider... now even cross-country bikes are being built to accommodate up to 2.6" rubber! We thought we'd apply some science and see if we can decipher the difference in feeling and performance, both up and downhill, between iterations of Vittoria's Mezcal XC tyre which comes in 2.1", 2.35" and 2.6". Let's get rolling! 🚨 Use Code GMBN20 for 20% off non-discounted Peaty's Bike Care Products on https://gmbn.eu/Peatys * 🚨 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Tyre Widths Explained + Actual Science! 03:25 - 2.1" Tyres Up & Down 06:06 - 2.35" Tyres Up & Down 08:47 - 2.6" Tyres Up & Down 11:38 - Tyre Width Conclusions Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership Subscribe to the channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Subscribe Support The Channel Through The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Shop Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here 👉 https://gmbn.eu/insurance Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://gmbn.eu/newsletter Do you opt for narrower or wider tyres on your bike? Watch more on GMBN... 📹 Are Tuned Mass Dampers Worth The Hype? 👉    • Is This 2025's Biggest Trend? | We Try Tun...   📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gmbn.eu/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/dirtshedplaylist 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 BUZZER - Cushy Cacti - Cushy Down South - Cushy Electromagic - Akibakid Hasta Luego - Timothy Infinite Hay Bale - Chelle Ives INTAKE - GHOSTSLIDE MAMMOTH - Cushy Mi Fiesta - Beiba Mystery of Being - A Path Untold Nightingale - A Path Untold Sun Rings - Ooyy #GMBN #GlobalMountainBikeNetwork #MTB #MountainBiking 📸 Photos - © UCI Mountain Bike World Series / © Getty Images / © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Adventurous and entertaining features Mountain bike skills coaching Technical advice and guidance Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Smith Helmets & Eyewear: https://gmbn.eu/Smith Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin Peaty's Products: https://gmbn.eu/Peatys CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Watch our sister channels: GMBN Tech - https://gmbn.tech/YouTube Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://embn.me/YouTube Global Cycling Network - https://gcn.eu/YouTube GCN Tech - https://gcntech.co/YouTube Global Triathlon Network - https://gtn.io/YouTube GCN Italia - https://gcn.eu/ItaliaYouTube GCN en Espanol - https://gcn.eu/EspanolYouTube GCN auf Deutsch - https://gcn.eu/DeutschYouTube GCN en Francais - https://gcn.eu/FrancaisYouTube GCN Training - https://gcn.eu/TrainingYouTube GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube *Discount code is valid until 13th February 2025. Code cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.