GT Transeo 3.0 v

npowell28

I am considering doing some off roading starting in the spring. My bike is a GT Transeo 3.0 which has front suspension. For the last year i have been using it as a commuter with skinny tyres on. I am considering getting a proper road bike for my commute to work and putting some chunky tyres on the GT. Will the GT be up to much off road. I don't want to do anything mental just some off road tracks.

Thanks in advance

Banned!

the transeo is perfect for what you have in mind.

dont put anything too chunky on it tyre wise though, perhaps a 2.1. im not sure what the mud and brake clearance is on that bike, but i dont think it will be much more.

npowell28

not sure what you mean by the tyres 2.1

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npowell28 wrote:

not sure what you mean by the tyres 2.1

2.1 denotes the width of the tyre.

the chain and seat stays will determine the size of the tyre you can fit to the bike. if its too big it will rub and be totally inneficient and possibly dangerous. even if it just fits and no more, the slightest buckle will make a huge difference.

Gtelio

I have a 2011 gt transeo and tried to put on 2.2 mtb off road tires and they were .25 too wide and hit the bottom of the rear arms, would anyone recommend an other tire?

cooldad

Narrower ones.

The Rookie

I'd go no wider than 1.95" on a Transeo, it's no mountain bike but it will cope with gravel trails just fine, the front suspension is very basic so don't expect it to feel at home if it gets lumpy at all.