MTB slick tire comparison--difference in speed - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

09-20-2004, 08:33 PM

My Performance Fast City tires are getting near replacement, but I'm
considering the Ritchey Tom Slick tires.

Here's the details:

Performance Fast City (26 x 1.25) (90 psi max)
Ritchey Tom Slick (26 x 1.0) (100 psi max)

Would the Tom Slick tires be noticeably faster since they are narrower
and have a higher psi rating? Or is the difference too small to
really matter?

Thanks