canklecat

My errand/grocery bike has 700x40 Michelin Protek Cross Max. Outstanding tires for that purpose. Never a puncture flat. They're heavy but don't feel sluggish. Great most-weather/most-terrain tires.

But the "Cross" tread is overkill for pavement. I got the heavy duty chevron tread because some errands involve muddy gravel, grass and no-road detours, and the grippy tread helps.

Most of my errands are only 2-3 miles, but once in awhile I ride that bike 20-30 miles for longer hauls to favorite stores, or casual group rides.

Otherwise for pavement-only the regular Protek Max version would be fine. Same 5mm Aramide puncture shield, slightly less aggressive, deep chevron tread, lighter weight.

My other hybrid wears much lighter, faster rolling tires. But for the errand bike I'd rather have the heavy duty tires and not worry about flats, cuts from broken glass, etc. (very common around here due to all roadside bars and generally badly behaved drivers tossing out glass containers).

Doctor Morbius

It's not the bars that are at fault. It's the people who throw bottles out of their vehicles while driving. Those people don't take personal responsibility too seriously.

mixteup

If you'd still like the MTB "look", you might check out these :

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...e/rp-prod36216

I have a set in 27.5", and they're actually pretty nice tires - Good looking, and not too heavy.
Smooth in the center and knobs on the side, and the price is hard to beat - What's not to like

washer62

Kenda 838 Gumwalls. $20 ish each. Have been using them 2 years. I like them...alot.

friday1970

I've done this with my mountain bike for easy into-town rides. Heck of a last faster with slicks, and easier to pedal around town.

jefnvk

ANY slicks will make a huge difference over knobbies for that riding. I swapped mine originally from the stock knobbies to some cheap Kendas I got at Dicks, the result was amazing.

And also, you don;t have a $40 bike, you have a bike you paid $40 for. Big difference. Schwinn Sierra (assuming the 90's version) isn't an awful bike.


Had those for a while. They worked well, only got swapped out when that bike went to something more touring oriented. Not the lightest tires out there, but then again nothing is on a 26" MTB. Rolled well, gripped well, and never flatted, in the pros list.

bruce19

I replaced the CX tires on my Colnago CX bike with Panracer "gravel" tires in 700x28. Using them on the local rail/trails. Working well there and on the road.

https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp...jor=1&minor=27

LifeNovice1

Just an update. Finally changed out the knobbies for some Kenda road tires I got on Amazon for like $18 a piece. Only changed a tube once before on my daughter's bike! Changed them both out then found out quickly that I cut the valve stem. So then I had to order a new tube. I did the trick of using part of the old tube to protect the valve stem this time. Proud of myself for this bit of mechanical work. I had quite a time readjusting the brakes but now everything is in order.

I agree that it is a YUGE difference. I used to have to go up and down gears as my trip to the store is pretty hilly. Now I can do it all in the highest gear. Much better!

bakerjw

^^^^ FTW!!!

Anything that makes the ride more enjoyable will encourage you to ride more.
Which in and of itself is a double edged sword as you will then look into a new bike.
And then the N+1 rule comes into play.

Retro Grouch 

Don't leave us hanging. Why do you say that?