rmwun54
05-06-04, 12:52 AM
Does anyone ride with thinner tires on the trails, 1.5-1.8, and what kind of tires have you used if so.
Mountain Biking - Thinner tires
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bigchina
05-06-04, 12:58 AM
And what kind of thinner tires?
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rmwun54
05-06-04, 01:36 AM
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Just looking to see if there anyone ride with thinner tires on the trails and what were their opinion was with their use.
Just looking to see if there anyone ride with thinner tires on the trails and what were their opinion was with their use.
a2psyklnut
05-06-04, 01:35 PM
For me, Bigger = Better.
I'm running a set of 2.4" right now. I sometimes switch to a 2.25, but usually the smallest I ride is a 2.1", and that's if I know it's all pretty flat XC type course.
L8R
I'm running a set of 2.4" right now. I sometimes switch to a 2.25, but usually the smallest I ride is a 2.1", and that's if I know it's all pretty flat XC type course.
L8R
HaroX2
05-06-04, 07:08 PM
Does anyone ride with thinner tires on the trails, 1.5-1.8, and what kind of tires have you used if so.
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I usually run 1.95", mainly for weight savings. I also have around 50 - 55 psi in both front & rear tires. None of my friends run that high a pressure, but it all adds up to easier climbing and faster acceleration. There are some draw backs to narrower tires, but I put up with them. Bigger tires offer more absorbtion, but that's what I have full suspension for....
It really all depends on how & where you ride as to the type of tire you should be using. This also applies to the tread type being used. A mud tread will be slower on hard pack, and a hybrid tread won't get thru the muddy stuff... Its all common sense actually....
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I usually run 1.95", mainly for weight savings. I also have around 50 - 55 psi in both front & rear tires. None of my friends run that high a pressure, but it all adds up to easier climbing and faster acceleration. There are some draw backs to narrower tires, but I put up with them. Bigger tires offer more absorbtion, but that's what I have full suspension for....
It really all depends on how & where you ride as to the type of tire you should be using. This also applies to the tread type being used. A mud tread will be slower on hard pack, and a hybrid tread won't get thru the muddy stuff... Its all common sense actually....