Tubeless offers many advantages: Less weight, more puncture protection and more grip. Nevertheless, the inner tube on mountain bikes is almost impossible to get rid of. If you still want to rely on tubes, tire giant Schwalbe has an interesting alternative: the Aerothan tube is sensationally light and is said to offer unprecedented puncture protection.

It already caused a stir when Pirelli entered the bicycle market with racing bike tires. Now the Italian tire professionals with successes in Formula 1 and motocross are also taking on tires for mountain bikes. This incorporates know-how from the motor division and the tires are available in four model series, in which the ground types from hard to soft play a role.