Road/off road tyre

COMET99
COMET99 Posts: 140
edited January 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hello all,

I was wondering if any one could help me please. I'm trying to find a tyre that I can ride on the road with as well as ride off road? I want to ride to work on the road but have the freedom to go off the beaten track while on the commute.

Thanks

:D

Comments

  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    They don't exist unfortunately! You can get semi slicks, but always a compromise.

    Best I have found are Conti Vertical Protection, pumped up hard. Roll fast (relatively), Ok off road. Always a compromise.
  • COMET99
    COMET99 Posts: 140
    supersonic wrote:
    They don't exist unfortunately! You can get semi slicks, but always a compromise.

    Best I have found are Conti Vertical Protection, pumped up hard. Roll fast (relatively), Ok off road. Always a compromise.

    I thought this might be the case. Might just have to change my tyres at the weekend. Semi slicks it is i think. What the Nokian AWS like? Do you know of any other semi slicks that are good?

    Cheers
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    What kind of off road are you riding ? Mud ? Tree roots ? Gravel ?
  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    Maxxis High Roller Semi-Slicks are surprisingly competent in all but the muckiest conditions. Fine for reasonably well-drained/rocky off roading and free-rolling on tarmac. The single-ply version isn't over-heavy either for steel-beaded.

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  • COMET99
    COMET99 Posts: 140
    dave_hill wrote:
    Maxxis High Roller Semi-Slicks are surprisingly competent in all but the muckiest conditions. Fine for reasonably well-drained/rocky off roading and free-rolling on tarmac. The single-ply version isn't over-heavy either for steel-beaded.

    Linky

    What about these??
    www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4333
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=2601

    Or even full slicks, just for the road.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=20247

    I'm open to more suggestions.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    I tried this, but gave up and got a second set of tyres instead- if I need to commute on the mtb I just swap them, doesn't take long. But I decided that the best option for dual use is 2 bikes, basically, since a basic commuter/road bike can be so cheap. (obviously if you're doing combined road and offroad riding, ie riding to your trails, that doesn't work so well ;) )
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  • COMET99
    COMET99 Posts: 140
    Northwind wrote:
    I tried this, but gave up and got a second set of tyres instead- if I need to commute on the mtb I just swap them, doesn't take long. But I decided that the best option for dual use is 2 bikes, basically, since a basic commuter/road bike can be so cheap. (obviously if you're doing combined road and offroad riding, ie riding to your trails, that doesn't work so well ;) )

    I agree with you there. Having two bikes , one for commuting and another for the muddy stuff is a much better plan. I'm thinking for the time being I will put slicks on my current bike, use that for commuting and keep a set of off road tyres. Then sometime soon get my self another bike when I have the cash.

    Thanks for the advice.
  • COMET99
    COMET99 Posts: 140
    In that case, does any one know of a good slick tyre, approx 2.0 and 26"? I do like the look of the Nokian AWS. Also I imagine it is rather weird riding on slicks at first, any advice?

    Sorry to be pain with all the questions, just want to get it right.

    Cheers :D
  • Im very new to this biking lark, bought my first bike in 15 years last month :D

    After using a fair bit im using it more on the road then I imagined so have just picked up some of these

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=18897

    So far really impressed with them, they fly on the road and seem fine on the mild off road stuff. haven't given them a really stern test yet but for the price im more than happy with them.
  • COMET99
    COMET99 Posts: 140
    I was wondering how these stand up in dry to wet conditions??
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=9880

    Cheers :)