Thread: Yea or Nay & why?
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Old 02-01-12 | 09:12 AM
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From: Erie Penna.
Originally Posted by Chris_in_Miami
I wouldn't bother with the conversion either, I don't think there's much (if anything) to be gained. I used to ride on 26x1.5" slicks on my commuter, but I switched to 2.35" Big Apples and they seem to roll just as well.
After putting some beach cruiser tires on a mountain bike last year 26 x 2.5 it has given me thoughts of going even wider on the KHS. I have a dedicated tour bike now and the KHS mountain bike is becoming more of my all around bike. Spring means pot holes here and something even bigger and tougher would be nice as long as I could keep the rolling resistance half way close to the 1.5 slicks.

I keep looking at these Maxxis Hookworms in 26 x 2.5 and reading they are a tough tire that rolls nicely.
Couple pictures below. Anyone try them?

http://www.maxxis.com/Bicycle/Urban/Hookworm.aspx

http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/maxxis-hookworm-26x25-tire
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