Which rim/tire combo to get?
06-26-08, 05:51 PM
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Which rim/tire combo to get?
I have a Ross Eurotour single-speed coaster brake bike. I can't find a listing of the rim size, but the tires are 26 - 1 3/8". I want to switch to alloy wheels and preferrably thinner tires. Further, what size tubes should I get? What are my best budget options? I'm particularly looking for things I can buy on Nashbar, so I can take advantage of the two coupons running today.
Edit: Or should I look to ebay for used wheel/tire combos? I just essentially want thinners tires and alloy wheels.
Edit: Or should I look to ebay for used wheel/tire combos? I just essentially want thinners tires and alloy wheels.
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Any 26" rim that takes tires down to 26x1.25 will be good enough. Your standard department store mountain bike style wheels will probably only go down to 26x1.5.
26 x 1.x is not equivalent to something written in fractions like your current tires 26 x 1 3/8. Your tube size should be in the range the tube specifies for your tire. For example if you have a 26.1.95 tire and the tube says 26x1.95-2.1 then you're fine.
Generic 26" joytech wheels on some sort of Alex rims are available online for as low as $25-$30.
26 x 1.x is not equivalent to something written in fractions like your current tires 26 x 1 3/8. Your tube size should be in the range the tube specifies for your tire. For example if you have a 26.1.95 tire and the tube says 26x1.95-2.1 then you're fine.
Generic 26" joytech wheels on some sort of Alex rims are available online for as low as $25-$30.
