tire size
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tire size
So now I'm considering just putting new tires on my Giant-Boulder mtb. I have 26x1.95 size tires. Would 700x28 road tires fit?
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No. The bead size of the replacement tires must match (26" and 700C are different sizes). If you want slick road tires, you need 26" slicks. For example, these are cheap and decent 26x1.25" slicks.
Also see Sheldon Brown's tire sizing guide: https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing
Also see Sheldon Brown's tire sizing guide: https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing
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Keep in mind that going to a "skinny" street tire will, in addition to being much easier to pedal, will also gear you down.
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