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Running Mountain Bike Tires Backwards. Mountain bike treads usually run in the opposite way between the front and rear tire. #1 · apr 26, 2012. Jump to latest 1k views 4 replies 2 participants last post by colinl sep 19, 2013. I've found that with some directional mountain bike tires, fitting the rear tire backwards means that your back wheel slides out from under you. There may be other issues, but a big one is that the tread in a tire is designed to evacuate water efficiently in one direction only. The increased friction on the rear tread allows for better power transfer when you’re pedaling in soft terrain. With that in mind, the result will be one of two things, depending on the tire: I mounted the rear tire backwards even after putting an arrow on the disk! Anyone have any experience running tires in the opposite from recommended rotation direction? I just went through this! If you have a front tire on the back, then flipping it will improve. I'm curious as i just picked. While i was adjusting the air pressure on my cannondale flash alloy i noticed the arrow that said rear was pointing forward.

While i was adjusting the air pressure on my cannondale flash alloy i noticed the arrow that said rear was pointing forward. Mountain bike treads usually run in the opposite way between the front and rear tire. With that in mind, the result will be one of two things, depending on the tire: I just went through this! #1 · apr 26, 2012. I've found that with some directional mountain bike tires, fitting the rear tire backwards means that your back wheel slides out from under you. The increased friction on the rear tread allows for better power transfer when you’re pedaling in soft terrain. There may be other issues, but a big one is that the tread in a tire is designed to evacuate water efficiently in one direction only. I mounted the rear tire backwards even after putting an arrow on the disk! If you have a front tire on the back, then flipping it will improve.

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Running Mountain Bike Tires Backwards Mountain bike treads usually run in the opposite way between the front and rear tire. While i was adjusting the air pressure on my cannondale flash alloy i noticed the arrow that said rear was pointing forward. With that in mind, the result will be one of two things, depending on the tire: Mountain bike treads usually run in the opposite way between the front and rear tire. I mounted the rear tire backwards even after putting an arrow on the disk! I've found that with some directional mountain bike tires, fitting the rear tire backwards means that your back wheel slides out from under you. Anyone have any experience running tires in the opposite from recommended rotation direction? There may be other issues, but a big one is that the tread in a tire is designed to evacuate water efficiently in one direction only. I just went through this! I'm curious as i just picked. If you have a front tire on the back, then flipping it will improve. Jump to latest 1k views 4 replies 2 participants last post by colinl sep 19, 2013. #1 · apr 26, 2012. The increased friction on the rear tread allows for better power transfer when you’re pedaling in soft terrain.