WTB Slick Tyres Upgrade: Why My MTB is Faster & Quieter Now
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*WTB Slick Tyre 29x2.2: https://www.pushys.com.au/wtb-slick-w...
Got an MTB you mostly ride on pavement? Ditch the knobbies! In this video, I show you step-by-step how I installed WTB Slick Wired Clincher tires onto my mountain bike for faster, quieter, and more efficient urban riding.
Watch me install them and see the simple process for swapping knobby tires for slicks. Why I chose the WTB Slicks for my "urban assault" style. The immediate benefits: Smoother roll, less noise, and more speed on city streets! Perfect if you: commute on your MTB, ride mostly pavement/gravel, or just want a faster, quieter ride without buying a new bike.
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00:00 Initial Impression: Feeling the reduced rolling resistance
00:40 Unboxing the WTB Slick Tyres (29 x 2.2 in)
01:20 Reasons for the Upgrade: Shifting to urban assault riding
01:34 Cleaning the Bike and removing existing Mitas tires
02:01 Deflating tires and dealing with old tubeless sealant
02:40 Clincher vs. Tubeless: Why I'm using tubes for this setup
03:22 Prepping the tubes and checking tire rotation direction
04:24 Seating the tire bead and installing the valve nut
05:25 Inflating to the recommended PSI (35-65 PSI range)
05:46 Repeating the process for the second tire
06:20 Reinstalling the chain and quick links
06:51 Driveway Test: Smoothness vs. Knobby tires
07:30 Safety Considerations: Wet grass and off-road limits
08:43 Final Verdict: Faster, quieter, and better for the city
09:16 Three-Week Update: 300km later and Daisy Hill Forest experience
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