| Re: Help New Tyres
On Feb 2, 3:32 pm, "Kev"
<kev1n.w00dc...@b1gf00t.c0m(replacenumbersforlette rs)> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've made do with the tyres (Tioga Psycho II's) that came with my early to
> mid 90's Diamond Back Ascent EX mountain bike (ok I admit it hasn't been
> used as much as it could have). I'm getting my bike out again this year and
> thought it could do with a new pair of tyres. I intend to use it mainly on
> the road, occasionally off but mainly on hard packed ground. I was
> considering a pair of slicks but someone at work suggested a multi purpose
> tyre like Specialized Crossroads EX Tyres. What would you suggest for decent
> replacements?
Someone's bound to recommend Paselas, so let me be the first...
They're 26"x1.5", so a bit wider than some pure mtb slicks. There's a
bit of tread so hard packed ground should be just fine. They roll
really nice and fast. Tan sidewalls, though, if that bugs you. Street
price is ~15 bucks.
>
> My current tyre size is 26 x 1.95", this may be a silly question but will
> any 26" tyre fit or do I have to stick to the 1.95" part too?
You can go skinny, but you might have to get a narrower tube. With the
conversion of say 1.95 to 1.5, you sometimes will have tubes that'll
fit without creasing and save a tenner. Test fit with the tube barely
holding air, if the tube creases and folds over itself to fit in the
smaller space, you'll need narrower tubes.
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