Any suggestions for good tyres to convert mtb for road use, 26" wheels-not too pricey
warwickbear
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I have a mountain bike that is used for cycling a few miles to the shops,I will cover about 8 miles most days,could anyone suggest a good tyre for riding on tarmac, that I hope wont break the bank,I'm a full time carer for my mother,so have very little money,so this is the easiest thing for me to do as I wont be buying a different bike any time soon.If anyone has spotted anything on line that's a cracking price,that would be ideal,any links appreciated,or maybe you just know a tyre with a speedy reputation
I'm 12.5 stone and the bike has 26" wheels,I'm not sure what width of tyre would be best,obviously something nice and slick with little rolling resistance though
I'm 12.5 stone and the bike has 26" wheels,I'm not sure what width of tyre would be best,obviously something nice and slick with little rolling resistance though
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I have a pair of Bontrager Comfort tyres 26 x 1.95". They are designed for a mix of tarmac and off light road use. They have a slightly ribbed centre section, with larger knobs on the sides for when/if you go onto softer ground. The very centre of the tyre is a smooth rubber line about 3mm wide so that if you pump them up you have your tarmac tyre!
This is the only good pic I could find on the 'net.
https://www.ridgewoodcycle.com/product/bontrager-comfort-tire-1508.htm
They have been used but have a few hundred miles on them. They have been hanging about in my garage for a number of years and I'm never likely to use them, so you can have them for free. They feel like wire-beaded tyres and they won't fold up quite as small as the kevlar-beaded tyres do, so postage might become an issue.
Send me a PM if you have any interest and to see if it is worth me seeing how small I can fold them up and find out the postage cost. And we can also find out how close we live and if collection may be feasible.1 -
For £11.49, https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/bike-tyres/schwalbe-land-cruiser-bike-tyre-26in-486166.html?dwvar_486166_colour=Reflex a decent option or maybe https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/bike-tyres/halfords-slick-hybrid-bike-tyre-26-x-1.5-466477.html================
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Have you tried simply upping the pressure in your current tyres? It can make a massive difference to rolling resistance and is free.“Life has been unfaithful
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Wow,that's a good price,wil have a look at thatN0bodyOfTheGoat said:0 -
Hi I shall try that right now,I'm just about to go for a rideJBA said:Have you tried simply upping the pressure in your current tyres? It can make a massive difference to rolling resistance and is free.
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Mine are free, you pay postage is all.warwickbear said:
Wow,that's a good price,wil have a look at thatN0bodyOfTheGoat said:1
