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Originally Posted by
ze_zaskar
Hello,
(cross post on Commuting forum)
Currently, I have two sets of tires for my bike (Surly LHT):
a) Conti Race King 29x2.0: they are light for 29er tires, supple and comfy, I mount them when I'm out for an mtb route. However, they burn too quickly on the road, and have some drag
b) Conti Ultra Sport II 700x28: my commuter tires, fast as they should be on the road but I don't have use for them except commuting and dedicated road rides
The thing is, I commute on the week and go offroad on the weekend, so I have an headache switching tires.
It would be great to have a set of versatile tires that I can commute without much drag and wear, and then go play offroad on the weekend (and sometimes after work) with some confort and safety.
Then Ill leave the current tires for more demanding and dedicated road and mtb rides.
I'm thinking about something between 35 to 40mm.
Any ideas? Smart Sam? Travel Contact? Little Big Ben?
Thanks in advance for any help
It could depend on the quality and conditions when riding off-pavement. Are your trails always firm and dry? Or are wet and soft condition typical?
If conditions are soft, consider the Soma Cazadero (700x42) or the Kendra Happy Medium (in the 700x40 size). Both will fit a LHT perfectly.
http://www.somafab.com/archives/prod...00c650b-x-42mm
http://www.kendatire.com/en/bicycle/...py-medium-pro/
If conditions are firm and dry, the Clement tires are excellent.
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