Cycling science contains strange ironies. One of the most significant influences on your riding performance is also the easiest to change: tyre pressure. Yet this is a subject that is often ignored when riders imagine their bicycle as a total performance system.

​Are you a daily commuter who wants to avoid flats? The dirt enthusiast who lives for singletrack? Or an occasional cyclist looking for a comfortable ride? The information below will help you choose the right bicycle tire for your riding style.