Tyre Help.

willdoyle

Hey guys,


Due to a change in circumstances it's time for me to start commuting on the bike, which would not be a problem but it's all roads no trails and no fun.

So my question is this.

Runing a Canondale prophet with lockout front and rear but tyre wise

Front - DT SWISS 5.1
Rear - Halo SAS Pro

What are gona be the smallest tyres I can get away with on those rims for commuting currently running CG Panaracer AM front and rear.

Even at Max pressure it's still a bloody pain in the ass and getting my ass whopped by most people.

So any suggestions on new tyres for commuting on?


Many thanks in advance.

Will

cooldad

That will always be nasty as a commuter.
Buy a cheap roadbike or old hardtail.
You can get something decent SH for £100 or less - not much more than a set of decent tyres.

The Rookie

I agree, a cheap but decent enough hardtail MTB on v's can be had for about £60 up, but for tyres, Schwalbe City Jet in 1.75" trim would suite, but Big Apple or Kenda Small Block 8's would be more in keeping but as much as a second hand bike.

willdoyle

Thanks for the input so far, guess I'll be making a new purchase then convinced the other half to let me get a new bike.

£300 budget any thoughts?

The Rookie

The fit 300 at Decathlon, really well specced and light
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/fit-300-flat ... 06479.html

Unless you want dropped bars?

willdoyle

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/h ... -bike-2015


What people thoughts on this?

The Rookie

Not light, or particularly fast, but utterly bombproof. I'd get the fit in preference but it depends on how far you'll ride and how fast you want to go. Tyres are also less convenient as the wheels are 650B.