Tyre help for mountain bike

littlepaws

Currently I have a set of

(54-599) 26 x 2.1 tyres


they have a really deep tread, I would like to change for some thinner more hybrid type tyre.

I know i need the 26 bit, but would can i get thinner ones

26 x ???

Thanks in advance

dj58

IMO don't go any narrower than 26 x 1.5" (559 x 37/38)

FULL POWER DRIVE

Hello,
You could dump the big tread and keep with 1.75 -2.0 using a semi road / trail type.
Ok so semi slicks look hip but the speed gain isn't much on a MTB, a road / trail tyre will give best all round roadholding which will also allow bridleways / broken tracks etc.

Watch that going too narrow and low will affect handling.
Go for a hybrid but keep a nearer 2" section.

I did once fit semi slicks but now will always go for a block pattern with a solid mid section or a rugged touring tyre.

littlepaws

thanks for the help appreciate the advice

littlepaws

Do you mean something like this

option 1

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/bike-tyres/schwalbe-silento-tyre-26x1-75

or this option 2

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/bike-tyres/continental-travel-contact-bike-tyre-26-x-1-75

cycleclinic

Conti do tyre. Travel contact being one and the gatorskin the other. Both work just fine and will speed you up.

littlepaws

Are these good?

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/bike-tyres/schwalbe-road-cruiser-tyre-reflex-26-x-1-75

This type of track

dj58

I've not used those tyres, but they should be fine for that type of track in the dry, if damp/wet you need to be smooth with your steering inputs and think about your gear selection and power delivery. They won't have much grip on wet grass and mud though so watch for those conditions.

littlepaws

Thanks for the tips