*HOUSE OF LOOPTAIL* megabite z-max tire (black/tan)

"HOUSE OF LOOPTAIL" is the brainchild of Wakeman, the man behind numerous legendary bicycle products.

This time, they've brought back the iconic "Ritchey Megabite Z-Max W.C.S™" tire, originally produced until the mid-1990s, with none other than Tom Ritchey himself overseeing the revival.

The collaboration perfectly captures the spirit of HOUSE OF LOOPTAIL, a brand passionately dedicated to keeping 26-inch tires alive, while offering a modern interpretation of Tom Ritchey's famous response to changing trends in the tire industry:

"Did the dirt change?"

With no original blueprints to work from, Wakeman painstakingly recreated the tread pattern from scratch. You really have to admire the dedication that went into bringing this legendary tire back to life.

Thanks to the full cooperation of Panaracer, who handles production, the revived version offers significant improvements in weight, durability, and grip compared to the original.

It features a lightweight, supple 120 TPI / 120 PSI casing and a folding aramid fiber bead.

The rubber compound has also been carefully fine-tuned to deliver modern levels of grip while maintaining low rolling resistance, bringing a true classic up to speed with today's riding demands.

MADE IN JAPAN