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12-03-15 | 08:12 AM

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mstateglfr

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Bikes: '18 class built steel roadbike, '19 Fairlight Secan, '88 Schwinn Premis , Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross V4, '89 Novara Trionfo

What you describe in terms of riding really doesn’t need an aggressive tread.In fact, you will have a smoother and faster(easier) ride on slicks.

There are a ton of options out there in quality, cost, and width.

Ill just toss 2 options your way.

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_576495_-1___ GEAX Evolution City II I have a set of these on a rigid frame mtb and love them. They are 1.9” / 48mm wide and roll really well on pavement, dirt, and gravel. They arent incredibly light, but it’s an almost 2” wide tire, I wasn’t looking for lightweight. $30 total for 2 tires and free shipping if you spend $50. There is some tread too, which helps the bike still look the part. The tread doesn’t seem to (negatively)come into play much on pavement.
http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-K-193-Kwest-Commuter-Wire/dp/B00DU4TTE6 Kenda K193 I have used these on a bunch of different bikes. They come in 1.25” or 1.5” width for 26” mtb wheels. The Amazon option linked is really expensive, its linked just to get an idea of the tire. mtb slicks with this tread pattern are made by a few different companies, I believe. Basically, it’s a $12-20 tire that’s slick and rolls fine. It is fine on pavement, hardpack dirt, gravel, etc. It’s a commuter/around town tire.

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