Bicycle Mechanics - Tires to fit 26 x 1.5 rim?

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twahl

08-27-04, 07:12 PM

I'm thinking of going to something smoother and more narrow for our comfort bkes. Not that the current tires are bad when inflated properly, but I was considering something a little narrower. The rims are 26 x 1.5, and the current tires are 1.95". How narrow can I safely go?

Astra

08-28-04, 04:29 AM

I run Specialized Fatboy 1.0" on Mavic X517 rims and I luv 'em :) !

flyingscotsman

08-28-04, 12:14 PM

I asked something similair the answers vary 26x1.5 or 26x1.25 was the general concensus a couple did suggest 26x1.

I ordered 26 x 1.5 slicks which i should be getting next week.

Gonzo Bob

08-30-04, 10:25 AM

Measure the actual interior rim width and use this table...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#width

My guess is that the narrowest you can go is 1.4" or 1.5". If that's the case, I recommend the Ritchey Tom Slick 26x1.4". I run a pair of these on my wide MTB rims and I love them.