reccomend a road tire for mountain bike
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How about the Panaracer Pasela or the similar Panaracer T-Serv. http://www.panaracer.com
On my commuting bike, which is an old mountain bike, I currently have the lightest version of the Pasela, the folding 1.25 TourGuard version, with Continental's extra-light 650C triathalon tubes. The tires are 255 grams, the tubes are about 65 grams. They definitely pick up speed fast. That's about the same tire/tube weight as my road-racing bike, in fact.
The 1.25-inch version's actual width is 29mm, meaning they run a bit smaller than rated, so account for that. Panaracer also makes them in 1.5 and 1.75 widths, so if you want a cushy ride, pick a bigger tire and run it relatively soft (say, ~50psi).
Your local shop can get the Panaracers from various distributors such as Quality Bicycle Products, Seattle Bike Supply, or J&B Pacific, or you can get them online too.
There's tons of road tires for mountain bikes, so that's just one option. Hit your local bike shops and you'll probably see a good selection
On my commuting bike, which is an old mountain bike, I currently have the lightest version of the Pasela, the folding 1.25 TourGuard version, with Continental's extra-light 650C triathalon tubes. The tires are 255 grams, the tubes are about 65 grams. They definitely pick up speed fast. That's about the same tire/tube weight as my road-racing bike, in fact.
The 1.25-inch version's actual width is 29mm, meaning they run a bit smaller than rated, so account for that. Panaracer also makes them in 1.5 and 1.75 widths, so if you want a cushy ride, pick a bigger tire and run it relatively soft (say, ~50psi).
Your local shop can get the Panaracers from various distributors such as Quality Bicycle Products, Seattle Bike Supply, or J&B Pacific, or you can get them online too.
There's tons of road tires for mountain bikes, so that's just one option. Hit your local bike shops and you'll probably see a good selection
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LED_Thrift
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LED_Thrift
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I have had good experience with Panaracer T-Serv tires also. I use one on a bike I used to commute with, it had good puncture resistance. Before I got one for the rear tire, I got three flats on the commute, after the T-Serv I didn't get any.
Maybe have a look at IRC over @ pricepoint.com. They have a couple of good, low resistance, semi slick offerings. Great prices too!
I can recommend Schwalbe Land Cruiser:
http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk/publ....html?Fisherpublic=ag7eps7am6dc3l80tmrlm8dvq3
Inflate to max allowed and they'll roll very smoothly on asphalt. Also gives adequate grip on cross country.
http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk/publ....html?Fisherpublic=ag7eps7am6dc3l80tmrlm8dvq3
Inflate to max allowed and they'll roll very smoothly on asphalt. Also gives adequate grip on cross country.
DUQ
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I've been using a pair of "Goliath's" by Continental. They work really well for commuting. Not sure if it's still available.
Continental offers a great lineup of city/trekking tires.
Continental offers a great lineup of city/trekking tires.
Coop
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Schwalbe Big Apple, Very comfy tire (got these on my mountainbike since my dealer stopped selling the IRC Lovers Soul)
Continental SportContact, Very fast, very grippy, very skinny for most mountainbikes, recommended for areas with smooth riding surfaces, if you can look past the aesthetics of skinny tires on a mountainbike
IRC Lovers Soul, bit less comfy but a bit more grippy then the Big Apples, my preferred tire for urban rides (when I dont intend to do crazy things)
Maxxis Hookworms, a bit on the heavy side, but very durable and very grippy, recommended for area's with loads of potholes and stuff.
Continental SportContact, Very fast, very grippy, very skinny for most mountainbikes, recommended for areas with smooth riding surfaces, if you can look past the aesthetics of skinny tires on a mountainbike
IRC Lovers Soul, bit less comfy but a bit more grippy then the Big Apples, my preferred tire for urban rides (when I dont intend to do crazy things)
Maxxis Hookworms, a bit on the heavy side, but very durable and very grippy, recommended for area's with loads of potholes and stuff.
schiesz
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I use the Serfas Drifter tire with good results. I had Specialized Extreme downhill rear and Panaracer front tires on my old bike for a long time, but recently realized that I had not needed that kind of tread for a long time. The move to street tires made me feel like I was riding a hot rod on the road.
Flash Harry
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I've just fitted a set of Continental Town and Country's to my son's bike. Wide enough for soft surfaces but still smooth enough for the road. I'm going to get a set for myself.
Don't know if they're still made,
or if they now have a different name,
but in the year 2000, i bought a pair of
Continental Top-Touring 2000 tires.
Absolutely fabulous tires ! :twothumbs
Give a very smooth ride, and very low rolling resistance.
Best bicycle tires i've ever ridden on.
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
BTW, they're directional, so make sure they're mounted correctly.
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or if they now have a different name,
but in the year 2000, i bought a pair of
Continental Top-Touring 2000 tires.
Absolutely fabulous tires ! :twothumbs
Give a very smooth ride, and very low rolling resistance.
Best bicycle tires i've ever ridden on.
:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs
BTW, they're directional, so make sure they're mounted correctly.
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moeman
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Another vote for the Conti's!!!
bought mine when i was in Philly and have loved them since.
Advocett made a great one too, but can't find them anymore....
fnmag
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I've used the Avocet Cross and like it. I bought 4 of them in the late 90s but do not know if they are still available.
moeman
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Hey that was them, thanks for jogging my memory!
They were Cross K's (kevlar bead) i wish they still made them, i would get em for my 29er.
f22shift
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this has worked well for me
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/productdetail.asp?p=MITTC&buttonAction=ci_MITTC
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/productdetail.asp?p=MITTC&buttonAction=ci_MITTC
