MTB to Hybrid
 

I bought a new Mountain Bike so I am considering changing my old 2010 Trek Wahoo to a hybrid by changing out to a hybrid tire. Any reason this won't work?

No. Just make sure the tire fits the rim.

you mean like a smoother & maybe narrower tire? yeah go for it! when I did that, I kept the tire fat & kept the pressure maxed out. wicked fun & fast! I started with a slick but then I changed to a MAXXIS Holy Roller which was a bit more versatile, especially when we went camping

if I was shopping for a street tire again I might go for this one

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/vittoria-street-runner-26-inch-tire?fltr=

this is the holy roller I was having fun with before I sold the bike

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...roller-26-tire

I use Kenda Komfort K841A's on my 26" wheels. They are fast and silent on pavement, but have plenty of grip for gravel and dirt paths. They are reasonable for weight for wire-beads (690g), and are loooong lasting. Can't go wrong for $20 each in my book, I love these for 26"ers!

http://static.jensonusa.com/images/D...8/TI405A06.jpg

Kenda K841A Komfort Tire > Components > Tires > Pavement Tires | Jenson USA

While they're stamped 26x1.95, they are not that wide. Mine clock in at 1.75" on the button when inflated to 45-50 lbs.

Cheers
TRJB

One of the best tires for 26ers for this purpose, in my opinion, is the Michelin Country Rock. 20 bucks each at Chainreactionbicycles.com and pretty light weight (560 grams). They're available in only one size (26x1.75), and they measure out to 1.75" on the dot.

Michelin Country Rock MTB Tyre | Chain Reaction Cycles

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I had a set of K841A on my hybrid for about 1500 miles. There are a great all purpose tire on many surfaces. I still have the same set and they are now on the wife's mountain bike. As a potential upgrade, I tried the K908 based on the many positive reviews and the design. I thought it would be smoother and faster on the road and the side lugs would add some extra traction off road compared to the K841A. It was neither. It was MUCH slower overall and not good at all off road. Took them off after just 20 miles and tossed them in the shed.

There are always a decent selection of 26 inch tires on clearance somewhere.

why not just run slicks?

You got a lot good advice about pavement friendly 26 inch tires; but I'm just curious if a 27 inch wheel would fit on a mountain bike frame. Probably not but possible?

I've been running these for years. They are easy rolling and do great on pavement, wet or dry. They are puncture resistant, I put over 4000 miles on my 1st set, and they will handle all but the worst trail conditions. Many Police bikes come with these.

They come in 26 x 1.95 for direct replacement on MTB rims and they are inexpensive to boot.

KENDA KROSS PLUS 26 X 1.95

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3...KendaKross.jpg

Well, going to keep the Wahoo as is ...since I added a Trek DS 4 to the stable today.

when in doubt, buy a bike! a man after my own heart :thumb: you know, we'd cudda helped ya jump to the end if ya just asked "shud I get a new bike?"