Description
Plain-English Lead
The CST Camber is a versatile 29er mountain bike tire designed for trail riding and general off-road use. It features fast-rolling center knobs paired with aggressive side knobs that provide added grip when cornering on loose terrain.
This tire is designed to work as either a front or rear tire on recreational and entry-level mountain bikes. Its durable casing and puncture-resistant construction make it a practical choice for riders who want reliable off-road traction without moving into higher-cost performance tires.
Key Functional Details
- Tire size: 29 x 2.25
- ISO / BSD: 622
- Tread style: Knobby trail tread
- Tread pattern: Fast rolling center knobs with aggressive cornering lugs
- Compound: Single compound (SC)
- Bead type: Wire bead
- Casing: 27 TPI
- Maximum pressure: 65 PSI
- Weight: ~760g
- Color: Black tread / black sidewall
- Platform Type: Mountain Bike (MTB)
Compatibility & Technical Notes
- Fits 29″ mountain bike rims (ISO 622)
- Tire width: 2.25″
- Wire bead clincher design
- Tube-type tire (not tubeless ready)
- Directional tread suitable for front or rear installation
- Compatible with most 29er MTB rims designed for 2.1–2.35 tires
- Platform Type: 29er mountain bikes
Service / Ownership Context
The CST Camber is typically used as a replacement tire on recreational mountain bikes and OEM trail bike builds. It offers a balance of rolling efficiency and cornering grip for riders who split time between dirt paths, singletrack, and mixed terrain.
Fit & Use Signals
- Good Fit: Your bike uses 29″ mountain bike wheels.
- Good Fit: Trail riding, dirt paths, and light singletrack.
- Good Fit: Riders wanting a durable all-around trail tire.
- Not A Fit: Tubeless-only wheel systems.
- Not A Fit: Road or pavement-only bikes.
- Not A Fit: Riders seeking high-end race tires.
Typical OEM tire found on entry level MTB bikes. Decent grip for casual trail riding but nothing fancy.Wire bead means it’s heavier but tougher than folding tires.Customers often ask if this is tubeless – it is not. Tube required.Works fine front or rear but many riders upgrade to better rear tires later for rolling speed.Good replacement tire for bikes that originally shipped with CST or similar OEM rubber.
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