Schwalbe presents the first tread cutter specifically for MTB tires

[News bot]

Sharp cuts for fine tuning: Schwalbe presented the first tread cutter for MTB tires at the opening round of the MTB World Cup in Lourdes, France, April 7th to 10th. The tongs, with their exact tread-height adjustment function, allow precise shortening of the tire lugs.

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[SwissVan]

And then you had to buy new tyres....Clever Germans

[428 others]

Clearly not paying for the tyres!

[madbradd]

Developed specifically for MTB tyres...... does that mean there is one for cutting road tyre tread?

[shaper]

So whats the difference with this tool and a typical wire cutter ??

[Capricorn]

So whats the difference with this tool and a typical wire cutter ??

the little gauge, which encourages mindless efficiency. Great for the mechanics who have to cut many more tyres in a day than most of us will ever cut in our lifetimes. if ever.

[BaGearA]

well speaking as someone who PAYS for tires

 

no thanks

[BaGearA]

So whats the difference with this tool and a typical wire cutter ??

It has "schwalbe " written on i.e. +R200

[SwissVan]

So whats the difference with this tool and a typical wire cutter ??

 

You can adjust the reach / depth so that each snip is the same

[gummibear]

So whats the difference with this tool and a typical wire cutter ??

Wire cutter isn't as sharp and will just pinch the rubber.

[gummibear]

the little gauge, which encourages mindless efficiency. Great for the mechanics who have to cut many more tyres in a day than most of us will ever cut in our lifetimes. if ever.

Most of the pro teams use heated tyre groovers to modify tyres.

 

http://pitstopusa.com/images/F143847057.jpg

[Capricorn]

Most of the pro teams use heated tyre groovers to modify tyres.

 

http://pitstopusa.com/images/F143847057.jpg

 

jeepers. haven't seen that gadget before, at least not in the downhill WC pit footage. What do they do with it?

[V12man]

jeepers. haven't seen that gadget before, at least not in the downhill WC pit footage. What do they do with it?

Change the grooves on race tires - mostly used by car and bike teams - never seen it in use for mtb.

 

Really popular with rally teams.

[gummibear]

jeepers. haven't seen that gadget before, at least not in the downhill WC pit footage. What do they do with it?

They cut the knobby shorter or change the shape.

 

The blades are different lengths and widths.

[Donovan Le Cok]

Do you think the hub editorial office receive news items and are like "post it, post it!, this will get the idiots going"  

[RocknRolla]

more uselelss **** that we are being convinced we need...