*CRUST BIKES* mateo super gripper 26+ tire (26×2.8")

Based between Australia and the USA, CRUST BIKES is a bike brand that embodies the spirit of wandering and adventure.

The MATEO is CRUST’s own original 26+ tire, featuring a seriously wide 2.8-inch profile (!).

While offering the stability and cushioning you’d expect from a high-volume tire, one of the biggest advantages of 26+ is its smaller overall diameter compared to 27.5+ or 29+.

The compact 26-inch wheel size keeps the bike feeling nimble and easy to handle, even with such a wide tire.

You get all the volume and comfort of a plus-size tire without that feeling of being “along for the ride” that can sometimes come with larger-diameter wheels.

The smaller wheel diameter also makes it easier to maintain a reasonable standover height on smaller frames.

It’s an obvious match for CRUST’s Evasion and Scapegoat, but as long as your frame has the clearance, we’d recommend giving the MATEO a try on just about any bike.

The tread pattern is designed to handle a wide range of terrain, from singletrack and gravel to paved roads.

A supple 120 TPI casing keeps the ride feeling smooth, and it’s tubeless compatible too.

People can say “26-inch is dead” all they want—the MATEO doesn’t care. And that feels very CRUST.