road tryes

brinko

I would like to do some road work on my mtb the tyre size are 26x 2.35 and its a bit slow can anyone advise me on some decent tyres and what would be a better size for the road.

thanks

cavegiant

I use schwalbe big apples, very very fast

The Rookie

how narrow do you want to go, conti GP (26x1.0) are super fast, good choice between 1.35 and 1.50" (I commute on 26x1.50 WTB slickasaurus).

Try some lightweight road slick/semi-slick and you'll be amwazed at how much faster spinning they are.

Simon

Beanhead Bucko

I recently fitted some Continental Travel Contact, they're 26x1.75 and apparently semi slicks but i wouldn't use them off road. My commute is now a lot smoother and easier but i'm sure it would be even better with dedicated road tyres.

Arkady001

Continental used to make some 1.3" slicks in 26" that were pretty quick - you had to pump them up pretty hard though - like a road bike in fact.

Just googled it for you: Conti Sport Contact - designed for city bike messengers etc.
http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/bicycle/themes/city/citytyres/sportcontact/sportcontact_en.html

tomtomthepipersson

I used to use Specialized fatboys for commuting around london - crazy fast tyres.

MattJWL

Spesh Nimbus Armadillo:
http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=59980&menuItemId=10838&eid=5098
Not hugely light, and a 1" fatboy or equivalent will roll a little faster. However, these are tough as nails, and grip very well in the corners. And it will make an enourmous difference over 2.35" Off-road tyres! Anything from 1.25" to 1.5" wide will be ok. And pump them up!

http://www.simpsoncycles.co.uk/product. ... dillo_tyre

ride_whenever

KHE park tyres, 26" by 2.1" are stupidly light and very comfy and fast rolling.

jonnyc2420

+ 2 For the Conti Travel Contacts, really good puncture proofing too !

getonyourbike

Arkady001 wrote:

Continental used to make some 1.3" slicks in 26" that were pretty quick - you had to pump them up pretty hard though - like a road bike in fact.

Just googled it for you: Conti Sport Contact - designed for city bike messengers etc.
http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/bicycle/themes/city/citytyres/sportcontact/sportcontact_en.html

if you've tried them, you'd fin that they try to kill you on a regular basis. Don't put them on the front wheel,they slide out if there's any moisture on the road what so ever. I bought a pair but have relegated them to rear wheel duty onyl because of this. I ended up on the road about 3 times in a week because of them, until I swapped the front.