Possibly a stupid question about tyres

holman210
holman210 Posts: 108
edited May 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi

I wanted to buy some Schwalbe Nobbby nics tyres for my bike. I have standard tubed tyres (continental speedkings) will the new ones go straight on? Im not very clued up on UST applications. Basically will the Schwalbe go on just like the ones im taking off? Also are they any good? I wanted faster rollers but with plenty of tread as we mainly ride off road.

Thanks!

Rich
Felt Virtue 4 - Fox RP23 PD - FSA Carbon Pro handle bars - SLX Brakes 180/160mm rotors - DT Swiss XMC130 - SLX rear mech and shifters - Titanium bolts - Mavic Crossrides 09 - Thomson stem - Hope SS Bottom bracket - SLX crankset

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    yes they will as they are not all UST.

    UST tyres are heavier than normal so if you are using tubes get ones for use with tubes or get a tubles kit to convert your wheels.

    Oh and maybe a Knobby nic on the front and a racing ralph on the rear.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • holman210
    holman210 Posts: 108
    thanks for the advice! Any recomendations for a tubeless kit? are they costly? I personally really like the look of the nobby nics but if there going to add weight im not sure.
    Felt Virtue 4 - Fox RP23 PD - FSA Carbon Pro handle bars - SLX Brakes 180/160mm rotors - DT Swiss XMC130 - SLX rear mech and shifters - Titanium bolts - Mavic Crossrides 09 - Thomson stem - Hope SS Bottom bracket - SLX crankset
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    well dont get the UST versions. get the normal Folding ones.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • holman210
    holman210 Posts: 108
    I see, they do UST and folded versions. Thats handy thanks again!
    Felt Virtue 4 - Fox RP23 PD - FSA Carbon Pro handle bars - SLX Brakes 180/160mm rotors - DT Swiss XMC130 - SLX rear mech and shifters - Titanium bolts - Mavic Crossrides 09 - Thomson stem - Hope SS Bottom bracket - SLX crankset
  • holman210
    holman210 Posts: 108
    just bought them, folded version! £26 each didnt think thats that bad.
    Felt Virtue 4 - Fox RP23 PD - FSA Carbon Pro handle bars - SLX Brakes 180/160mm rotors - DT Swiss XMC130 - SLX rear mech and shifters - Titanium bolts - Mavic Crossrides 09 - Thomson stem - Hope SS Bottom bracket - SLX crankset

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