Mountain Biking - Wheel/Tire Question

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AMP01

01-02-09, 08:56 AM

I have a 1999 Cannondale F3000 that came with the Cane Creek WAM Crono wheel set. As per Cane Creek the width of these wheels is 21 mm. I would like to put some street slicks or semi slick tires for some road training.

What would be the narrowist tire I could run? I was thinking of either the Continental Sport Contact in 26 x 1.3 or 26 x 1.6, or the Ritchey Tom Slick tires in the 26 x 1.4 size.

Any recommendations? Let me know.

Thanks!

Dannihilator

01-02-09, 09:08 AM

Continental Sport Contact

AMP01

01-02-09, 09:12 AM

What size would you reccomend the 26 x 1.3 or the 26 x 1.6?

Thanks!

Dannihilator

01-02-09, 09:16 AM

I'd do the 26x1.6 to be safe.

Bob S

01-03-09, 07:11 PM

Wider will be better if it you are planning on riding on wet or slick roads