Road/off road tyre

COMET99

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

supersonic

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

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

What kind of off road are you riding ? Mud ? Tree roots ? Gravel ?

dave_hill

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

COMET99

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

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 )

COMET99

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

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

kidloco46

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

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

I was wondering how these stand up in dry to wet conditions??
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=9880

Cheers

COMET99

Also what about these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=4613

Thanks