Originally Posted by
Slaninar
My rain commuter is an old, rigid MTB. Can anyone recommend tyres that are fast on pavement, but can go over hard packed dirt occasionaly? Pavement where I ride is pretty rough (potholes, craked pavement, bumps), so I'm looking for 40 mm width at least, while fenders can fit up to 55 mm wide tyre.
You didn't say how much clearance your frame had, but would you be willing to buy new fenders for a bigger tire? I just love my
Maxxis Hookworm tires for urban commuting. I wouldn't ride singletrack on them, but they handle any conditions the road throws at me.