Tire question
07-14-05, 06:16 PM
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Tire question
I bought a Trek 4500 earlier this spring and need to replace the tires, which are to large and cumbersome for the trail and paved trail areas I've been riding more of lately: https://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2005/mountain/4500.jsp
But what size tire will work? Is it dependant on the wheel, which appears to be a Shimano M495? The current tires are Bontrager ACX, 26x2.2", 52/54. How small of a tire would fit on there?
But what size tire will work? Is it dependant on the wheel, which appears to be a Shimano M495? The current tires are Bontrager ACX, 26x2.2", 52/54. How small of a tire would fit on there?
07-14-05, 08:47 PM
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This is the first time that I have ever heard of a 26x2.2 tire being too big.
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07-14-05, 09:27 PM
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2.2" tires are fine. But if you ride mostly on paved roads, get narrower tires. I use 26 x 1.5" road slicks.
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Hey amdaily,
How cumbersome do your tires actually feel? Don't focus solely on the rolling resistance of your tires unless you are super fit and in a super hurry. I say stick to a good all-round off road tire...In the worst case scenario, you may work a little harder (your body will reward you for this eventually), and you will always be ready for any off-road conditions.
Tires with a kevlar bead are lighter (and therefore faster), so get a good all-round tire with a kev. bead and you will be faster AND trail ready...that way everybody's happy
trust your local bike shop,
gmg
How cumbersome do your tires actually feel? Don't focus solely on the rolling resistance of your tires unless you are super fit and in a super hurry. I say stick to a good all-round off road tire...In the worst case scenario, you may work a little harder (your body will reward you for this eventually), and you will always be ready for any off-road conditions.
Tires with a kevlar bead are lighter (and therefore faster), so get a good all-round tire with a kev. bead and you will be faster AND trail ready...that way everybody's happy
trust your local bike shop,
gmg
07-14-05, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by GoMonkeyGo
Tires with a kevlar bead are lighter (and therefore faster), so get a good all-round tire with a kev. bead and you will be faster AND trail ready...that way everybody's happy
trust your local bike shop,
gmg
trust your local bike shop,
gmg
A suggestion:
https://www.wtb.com/products/tires_allterrain.html Bottom Right.
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