WTB Announces Their First Fat Bike Tire

PRESS RELEASE: WTB

Our new Bailiff tire is designed for winter riding and checks all the boxes for your next snow-covered expedition. When autumn turns cold, the Bailiff will be here to return home. Yes, it’s our first snow tire – but four decades of tire design experience and hundreds of hours of testing in northern latitudes have gone into the Bailiff to deliver a top-of-the-line fat bike tire. Tall, freely spaced side knobs disperse snow and dirt with ease to provide grip in all phases of the run, while tight central knob clusters maximize rolling efficiency. The Bailiff features a 120tpi casing to increase flexibility and minimize spin weight, and proven TCS technology ensures tubeless setup is quick and hassle-free.

Engineered for optimal performance
The Bailiff tire is engineered for optimal performance, achieving a balance between reduced rolling resistance and uncompromising braking traction. The tight center knob grouping minimizes rolling resistance, ensuring a smooth ride, while maintaining the ability to dig in for ultimate braking traction when needed. In addition, the widely spaced and strategically positioned knobs offer extra bite in soft and hard snow, increasing braking power and cornering prowess.
Built for winter
Bailiff’s cold weather specific rubber compound maintains grip in the frigidest temperatures, while the true 4.5″ width provides a large piece of contact for traction and float in various snow conditions. The Bailiff has a class leading 312 pocket for ultimate traction on icy and rutted trails. Adding to the tire’s capabilities is our dedicated fat bike compound, a variation of our High Grip compound. This formulation ensures that riders can maintains maximum traction even in temperatures well below freezing.The result is a tire that excels in a variety of winter conditions, providing reliable grip and control for a variety of snowy terrains.
Supple ride feel even in freezing conditions
The Bailiff’s tubeless-ready 120tpi casing provides a flexible ride feel, conforms to all surface conditions, and minimizes rotational weight. Its snow-specific compound remains soft in extremely cold temperatures to provide unparalleled traction, even on the frigidest days of the year.
Studded version? Yes, we have that too!
Available with or without pre-installed carbide cleats, all versions of the Bailiff feature 312 pockets for unbeatable traction on the ice. From soft snow to hard ice, the Bailiff can handle all rough terrain and fall, just go for the option with 312 carbide studs to get traction in the coldest terrain and heresy. Not sure where to put the studs for your conditions? We thought about that too. Check out our stud guide for our advice on stud placement for various riding styles and terrain. Our stud bags are compatible with Terrene, 45N, and most other commonly found fat bike studs.

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