new tyres

snowster
snowster Posts: 490
edited June 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi all can anyone recommend some slick tyres for road use please as I seem to be more on road than off it currently running Racing Ralph back and Rocket Ron on the front at the mo many thanks
https://www.strava.com/athletes/755040

Comments

  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Budget?
    Schwalbe City jet are the go to budget option at circa £11 each, after that you are into better and lighter tyres for more money, WTB Slickasaurus, Panaracer RiBiMo, Conti sport contact, Kojaks etc etc....

    I have excellent service from some WTB's I bought 'pre-loved' for my commuter that are now wearing out at circa 3000miles of use in my hands.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    Some schwalbe cityjets would be ideal for road riding.

    I'm still to try some out myself but heard they are good of a few people I know who cycle.
  • snowster
    snowster Posts: 490
    Schwalbe City jet look good just going to Google then now what size is recommend 1.95 or 1.50?
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/755040
  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    snowster wrote:
    Schwalbe City jet look good just going to Google then now what size is recommend 1.95 or 1.50?

    I would go for 1.95 width as i'm a big lad so the extra size would be better for me.

    Also will a 1.5 width tyre fit on a mtb rim, i've never tried one ?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    swod1 wrote:
    snowster wrote:
    Schwalbe City jet look good just going to Google then now what size is recommend 1.95 or 1.50?

    I would go for 1.95 width as i'm a big lad so the extra size would be better for me.

    Also will a 1.5 width tyre fit on a mtb rim, i've never tried one ?
    A 1.5 would be my choice, if someone at 80Kg can run a 23mm I'm sure a '38mm' will cope with 120+kg!

    A 1.5" tyre will fit on most MTB rims just fine, only full on DH width would cause an issue.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • snowster
    snowster Posts: 490
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/City-x1-5-Bicyc ... ity+jet+26 9.84 each but what size 1.50 or 1.95
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/755040
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    For faster road use - 1.5"
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • snowster
    snowster Posts: 490
    Might be really silly question but will they fit on the wheels I have http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s2p421 ... TC-SL-2012
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/755040
  • snowster
    snowster Posts: 490
    Many thanks new tyres now ordered
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/755040
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    1.5's would be fine!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

Categories