Wilderness Trail Bikes, or WTB, has arrived with a full lineup of items to make your rides more enjoyable and spark your spirit of adventure, starting with the "Nano 700x40c," the perfect tire for gravel grinders!
WTB “Nano Comp 700x40c” ¥3,700 (excl. tax)
The Nano 700x40c is a reimagining of the existing Nano 29″x2.1, which was previously marketed as an XC race tire, now perfected as a gravel grinder tire. It is a highly recommended choice for high-speed gravel riding like the Oregon Outback we introduced recently, as well as for dirt touring.
While its 700x40c volume provides immense stability on gravel, the low-profile center knobs ensure that you won't feel any drawbacks on-road, making rolling resistance a non-issue. Highly recommended for those looking to seek adventure on bikes like a Surly Crosscheck or Straggler!
Next, I'd like to introduce the TCS (Tubeless Compatible System) compatible rims and tires that I’ve actually been testing during last season's cyclocross and trail rides.
Rim: WTB “Chris Cross 700c 32H” ¥7,200 (excl. tax)
Tire: WTB “Cross Wolf 700x32c” ¥5,000 (excl. tax)
Beyond the weight savings from going tubeless, these are durable, easy-to-use rims for everyday riding that allow you to easily drop your tire pressure for race days, even if you don't own tubular wheels. I think this is an item of interest even for those who aren't cyclocross racers. The tire tread pattern is also versatile enough for everything from dry to muddy conditions, making it an excellent choice when you're not sure what to pick.
WTB “All Terrain 700x32c” ¥3,400 (excl. tax)
Rim: WTB “ST i23 650B 32H” ¥5,800 (excl. tax)
Tire: WTB “Vigilante 27,5″x2.3” ¥6,800 (excl. tax)
We have plenty of other items that will surely make your rides more adventurous and epic, including the "All Terrain" tire that can literally go anywhere from commuting to weekend touring, the "Vigilante 650B" tire recommended for enduro bikes like the Breadwinner Bad-Otis, and the tubeless-ready "ST i23" rim.
We've also uploaded a WTB feature to our Human-Powered Recommendations page, so be sure to check it out!