Tire Sizing Assistance
07-07-13 | 02:22 PM
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Tire Sizing Assistance
Sorry folks - but I need some help that I'm sure has been asked before. I searched threads and I also read Sheldon Brown's page. I'm still confused
My recumbent is running Kenda 26 x 1.25 tires and I'm looking to replace them with a touring tire - preferably Continental or Schwalbe. I can't find either in a 26 x 1.25 and can't figure out which width might work. Please educate me O Wise Ones
My recumbent is running Kenda 26 x 1.25 tires and I'm looking to replace them with a touring tire - preferably Continental or Schwalbe. I can't find either in a 26 x 1.25 and can't figure out which width might work. Please educate me O Wise Ones
07-07-13 | 02:34 PM
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Some to look at:
https://www.everybicycletire.com/Shop...etfilters=true
https://www.everybicycletire.com/Shop...etfilters=true
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07-07-13 | 02:46 PM
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Some to look at:
https://www.everybicycletire.com/Shop...etfilters=true
https://www.everybicycletire.com/Shop...etfilters=true
07-07-13 | 02:55 PM
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Hi,
All tyres described as 26" x decimal inches are usually 559mm,
MTB size. 1.25" is 32mm, you want 559mm x 32mm ERTRO size.
Old US stuff 26" x 1.25 can mean a 599mm rim,
not a chance with a modern recumbent.
Basically 26"/MTB/559mm x 32mm/1.25" or XXmm/Y.YY".
You have loads of tyre width choices on a recumbent I assume.
TBH 32mm is considered skinny for a loaded touring bike.
rgds, sreten.
All tyres described as 26" x decimal inches are usually 559mm,
MTB size. 1.25" is 32mm, you want 559mm x 32mm ERTRO size.
Old US stuff 26" x 1.25 can mean a 599mm rim,
not a chance with a modern recumbent.
Basically 26"/MTB/559mm x 32mm/1.25" or XXmm/Y.YY".
You have loads of tyre width choices on a recumbent I assume.
TBH 32mm is considered skinny for a loaded touring bike.
rgds, sreten.
07-07-13 | 02:56 PM
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Hi,
All tyres described as 26" x decimal inches are usually 559mm,
MTB size. 1.25" is 32mm, you want 559mm x 32mm ERTRO size.
Old rare US stuff 26" x 1.25 can mean a 599mm
rim, but not a chance with a modern recumbent.
Basically 26"/MTB/559mm x 32mm/1.25" or XXmm/Y.YY".
You have loads of tyre width choices on a recumbent I assume.
TBH 32mm is considered pretty skinny for a loaded touring bike.
You probably want a fatter rear than the front, same pressures.
rgds, sreten.
All tyres described as 26" x decimal inches are usually 559mm,
MTB size. 1.25" is 32mm, you want 559mm x 32mm ERTRO size.
Old rare US stuff 26" x 1.25 can mean a 599mm
rim, but not a chance with a modern recumbent.
Basically 26"/MTB/559mm x 32mm/1.25" or XXmm/Y.YY".
You have loads of tyre width choices on a recumbent I assume.
TBH 32mm is considered pretty skinny for a loaded touring bike.
You probably want a fatter rear than the front, same pressures.
rgds, sreten.
Last edited by sreten; 07-07-13 at 03:03 PM.
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