The RIDER T1
Terra One is proud to introduce the RIDER T1: a new tire for our original, off-road legends.
RIDER T1 – 26 x 2.125″
$45.00
As a long-time enthusiast who collects mountain bikes from the period during which my love for cycling eventually became my career, I routinely uncover new finds from the 80s & 90s which are well worth restoring and riding, but whose tires are beyond saving.
Light-colored sidewalls which contrast black tread rubber are back in fashion, and we’re lucky enough to have access to modern production of a couple classic MTB tire designs from the 1990s, but I realized that no available tire incorporated the following design elements, which ideally suit earlier mountain bikes.
- Large, tall, simply-shaped tread elements
- The 80s called, and they’re bringing big blocks back
- A slightly directional, but not position-specific, tread pattern
- Use the same tire both front & rear; a simple flip changes the grip
- A round tire profile
- Consistent cornering control over all surfaces, from soft through hard
- No graphics printed on the beige, 120TPI sidewalls
- How much more beige could they be? The answer is none – none more beige
- Folding, yet not tubeless-compatible, beads
- The only thing harder than mounting some tubeless tires to old rims is removing them
Additional information
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 15 × 12 cm |
Reviews (5)
Ray Cruz –
I recently tested a pair of T1’s in a cross country race (Vintage class). They were raced on an 86 Ritchey Team Comp. I was very happy with the over-all performance. The tires are light, fast rolling and supple. The T1″s are designed to look the part and do a great job of that. Only downside was the outer shoulder performance, where i noticed some traction loss on off-camber sections. Otherwise, these are great tires and I will be using them on both of my vintage bikes.
Guy Redshaw –
I have been using Rider T1s for 6 months now on a few different bikes and they’re brilliant. Top quality and great customer service👍
Highly recommended!
Matthias (Steelfightsback) –
I have been lucky to test the T1´s very early after initial production on my 94 WTB Phoenix SE. I rode it now for approx 500km, from Mt Tam to the highlands of Germany as well as along the rivers of and through forrest of Hamburg.
I´m 100% conviced this is the perfect solution for those, who want a balanced performing tyre for there classic MTB.
What I like the most is it´s performance uphill and on longer trails. The round, but gripful profile transfers your power directly and wilth less roll resistance at stability in fast turns. As a logical consequence downhill is a joy, even up to very stone ground.
I´ve ordered now additional 5 or 6 pairs to equipped further other bikes.
Mikky Tee –
Saw these on YouTube and had to have a set for my old Marin. Fitted well and really look the part. Most of what I do is a mix of xc and commuting, and these are great for that, nice smooth rolling on the road stuff, and plenty of grip on the trails and fire roads. Customer service is also top notch.
Overall highly recommended.
Christian Santha –
Great looking and great performing tire! Have been using them for about 5 months on tarmac and on trails and they perform great on both. I have other bikes with Wildgrippers, Scratch/sniff and other tires, but the rider T1 are far superior!