Originally Posted by
kardar2
Thanks guys you answered my question I did not realize I could use 1.7 w in a 2.1 I thought I had to stay with wider tire
Originally Posted by
ChrisM2097
"Best" is subjective. What's best to me, may not be best for you. I wanted something that was inexpensive, low rolling resistance, and could handle high PSI.
I went with the Kenda Kwest 26x1.5". They're fairly inexpensive ($23 @ Amazon), and can be pumped up to 100psi (very good for me, since I'm 270lb). The difference was amazing, and actually encouraged me to commute more often. I rode them all last year, and did a couple back-to-back metric centuries on them. I've taken them on dirt & gravel trails with no problems. Absolutely no complaints.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ms_ohs_product
Similarly, the
Sunlite City Slick don't have much to apologize for at ~$10 each. (Except for maybe needing a shave.) They roll nicely and provide a decent cushion from bumpy roads.
Of course, the tire that I like has become scarce.
- Scott