Best tyres for using on country lanes? Updated..

dizzyblonde82

Hi,

I have decided to buy a second set of tyres for my mtb, my mtb came with a set of Kenda Nevegal 2.35 tyres which will be great for off road but I need some to use for regular cycling on country lanes.

Would appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks
Sarah

supersonic

Are the surfaces smooth?

DodgeT

I'm after something for pretty much the same requirements as yours for my canal path etc. bike and have been having a look around.

I'll probably get slated for posting these up, but for basic trails / paths I reckon you cant go wrong for the price, I might pick some up myself at the weekend http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/raleigh-country-trail-tyre-26-x-2-00-black-p137434

dizzyblonde82

The surfaces are mainly smooth with a few pot holes/bumpy sections.

Have been looking at these ones http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYSCSIL2/schwalbe-silento-ii-wired-tyre-with-puncture-protection but not sure if they are any good?

DodgeT

They are cheap too, I expected them to be more being schwalbes.
Not sure how good they would be in the wet. Any reviews on them?

Anonymous

Halo twinrails are slightly more expansive at around £20 per end, but are impressively puncture resistant, roll fantastically on roads, and are even pretty damned usable in dry-ish conditions at trail centres.

supersonic

Best bet for smooth, or mainly smooth is a full slick, as these perform the best, especially in the wet. Shwalbe Marathon worth a look.

Or if you prefer semi slicks, this:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... roducts-UK

Kevlar bead reduces weight.

dizzyblonde82

Thanks for the links/pointers so far.

Far too many tyres to look at, getting confused!

Anymore views would be welcomed

supersonic

Spend the most you can, and always go for kevlar beaded tyres.

Anonymous

dizzyblonde82 wrote:

Anymore views would be welcomed

Well, the twinrails come in insane colours, if that helps

Long_Time_Lurker

I'm on a set of Specialized Crossroad Armadillos at the moment.
Only been on them for 3 weeks - so far so good. Heavyish but fairly smooth rolling, grippy for semi-slicks. Had Land Rovers before, and they are better than them.

dizzyblonde82

yeehaamcgee wrote:

dizzyblonde82 wrote:

Anymore views would be welcomed

Well, the twinrails come in insane colours, if that helps

They are tempting, a set of white or purple ones would look wicked on my bike

Si1988

These http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYSCSMOTO/s ... lding-tyre do the trick for me when riding similar conditions and are alot more comfy than any other slicks if you decide to go brazilian on the tread. Roll very well too, and even grip dry trails with some air out, plus, with their high volume you can comfortably pair them up with one of the kendas on the front. I ran a bit of singletrack the other day with one on the back and a 2.35 highroller up front, back end got a bit lairy in hard corners but that just added to the fun!

dizzyblonde82

Decision made Gone for a set of the Halo Twin Rails in Purple, they will be going on my GT avalanche 3 (womens 2011) which is white with a touch of purple.

Will put up a picture once they arrive

Anonymous

AWESOME choice

dizzyblonde82

My husband thinks I'm gonna look silly with the purple tyres!

diy

dizzyblonde82 wrote:

My husband thinks I'm gonna look silly with the purple tyres!

I agree purple doesn't go with blonde

dizzyblonde82

diy wrote:

dizzyblonde82 wrote:

My husband thinks I'm gonna look silly with the purple tyres!

I agree purple doesn't go with blonde

Now that is an idea, perhaps I should get purple streaks in my hair next time instead of my usual red or pink )

diy

Very emo

supersonic

Glad they weren't the pink ones. Weigh an astounding 1130g EACH!

dizzyblonde82

Here are a couple of pictures, really pleased with the tyres

Anonymous

Haha, thr purple does look awesome, actually! Matches the graphics perfectly

getonyourbike

EPIC!

The Rookie

Have to say it looks the biz - not my cup of tea, but if that's the tyre your going for, then that looks great!

Simon