Bicycle Mechanics - Are their any wheel sets for a 26" Rim?

so everyone is saying to get these "wheelsets" i assume rim and tires. i have 26" wheels on now so are their any that can fit in the forks as well as for the braking system? or are their 26x2in tires that dont have the off road tread. i just need a basic road tread for the paved trails.

thanks,
Steve

so everyone is saying to get these "wheelsets" i assume rim and tires. i have 26" wheels on now so are their any that can fit in the forks as well as for the braking system? or are their 26x2in tires that dont have the off road tread. i just need a basic road tread for the paved trails.

thanks,
Steve

I think there's a little confusion here about the terms we're using. Let me see if I can clear it up a bit.

A wheelset is the rim, spokes and hub in the center. Wheels on a mtb are 26" in diameter. Here's a wheelset:

Wheelset (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=126&subcategory=1200&brand=&sku=11431&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=)

Just about any 26" wheelset will fit on your mtb as far as brakes, fork, etc is concerned.

Now, the if you're looking to keep the wheels you have (my suggestion) and simply replace the tires, the answer is YES, you can get 26x1.5 slick tires made for streets. These will work on your existing wheels. Here's an example:

Slicks (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=121&subcategory=1084&brand=&sku=3209&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=)

Now, if you change to a significantly narrower tire, you'll likely need a narrower tube also:

Tube (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=97&subcategory=1116&brand=&sku=4850&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=)

Tubes fit a range of tires however, so check the tires you have and see what size they are... if you go with a 1.9-2.0" slick, you may be able to use the tubes you already have. If you get a 1.5" tire, you'll probally need smaller tubes. Keep in mind, a narrower tire will be faster on pavement. Your decision.

Oh, and if you're changing tires, you'll want to get a set of these:

Tire Levers (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=99&subcategory=1231&brand=&sku=2462&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=)

Of course, you can get all these things at your LBS or other places online... I've just liked to Nashbar because... well, just because.

Good luck

WOW thanks for the site i had trouble finding sites with this info. so a 1.5 and a smaller tube can work on the stock wheelset. do you recomend the Tioga City Slicker Tire or was that just what you pulled up? also would the tioga require a new tube?

Thanks,
Steve

I think the Continental Town & country are good tires as well specialized Armidillos

WOW thanks for the site i had trouble finding sites with this info. so a 1.5 and a smaller tube can work on the stock wheelset. do you recomend the Tioga City Slicker Tire or was that just what you pulled up? also would the tioga require a new tube?

Thanks,
Steve

No specific recommendation for the Tioga, although it's probally a decent tire, I've never used it and picked it somewhat at random as an example. I'm using Panaracer High Road V's, but I don't really like them... too soft on the sidewall. Prodigal son's suggestions are good.

What width are the tires you have now? If you go with a 1.5" slick, you'll likely need smaller tubes... the size difference will be too much for the stock tubes. Depends on how much you are downsizing however.

Here's some other online shops to check out. Of course, your LBS can hook you up too... and the sales guys there can make sure you're getting the correct sizes for everything.

www.supergo.com
www.jensonusa.com
www.performancebike.com
www.pricepoint.com

the tires i currently have are 26x2 can and the wheel looks to be just under an inch. can a 1.25" slick be mounted on the rim?

My Bike may be a MTB but it dosent see the dirt it only is on paved trails and roads.

one more thing is a STR8 up slick ok for the road or is that a race spec only. or is it just recommened that i get ones with a little bit of road tread?

If you're just gonna be on pavement, get a pair of 26x1.25 slicks. You'll probably need a tube designed for something lower than 1.5"