road tires for MTB 26" wheels

mariamartinez

Does anyone make performance road tires for MTB 26" wheels? thanks for help.

The Rookie

Yes. Almost all manufacturers have something in their range.
At the budget end you have the Schwalbe city jet (26x1.5") which are great value but a bit dull feeling, or the Decathlon 26x1.2".
Then you step up to those at circa £25 like the WTB Slickasurus/Maxxis Detonator and then for a bit more the Panaracer RiBMo or Continental Sport Contact (My personal favourite). Continental used to make a 26x1.0" Grand Prix.

You may not be familiar with this website https://www.google.co.uk/

mariamartinez

Thanks, thats helpful. Following your lead....I have found a 26" conti folding GP. Is there any tire with lower CRR / rolling resistance than that on 26" wheel?
link
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cont ... -prod39338

The Rookie

Rolling resistance is lower generally on a wider tyre, but aero resistance goes up, so yes there are probably tyres with a lower rolling resistance but is that what you really meant to ask or did you mean lowest total resistance. The issue is that the Cd of a rolling tyre is frankly hideous so while the area may not be big (frontal area) they have a big effect on the total CdA of the bike and rider.

Depending on your speed 25-32mm tyres are best (lowest total resistance), the faster you go the narrower the tyre gives the lower overall resistance. I commute on 28mm as riding with the weight and drag of a pannier drops my speeds a bit.

No 26" road tyres tested, but some useful info here https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/ and if you really want to knock yourself out http://www.aeroweenie.com/