I want a 26" tire under 2"
06-21-12, 04:54 PM
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I want a 26" tire under 2"
I am looking for a good light weight mtb tire for a 26" wheel that is under 2". I plan to use it for cyclocross and general road riding and XC on good hard pack. It has to be a clincher as well.
Any suggestions ?
Any suggestions ?
06-21-12, 07:45 PM
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What he meant is that there really is not a tire that will do all of what you ask for. The only thing that would do just ok is a semi-slick tire. Which is a dying breed.
Probably better off just searching google for something.
Probably better off just searching google for something.
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The Michelin Country Rock is listed at 1.75" and is great for fire roads and gravel paths. The Schwalbe CX is listed at 1.35" and is a great cyclocross tire. The Continental Gatorskin can be found as narrow as 1" and is a great tire for pavement. The Kenda Kross is a semi-slick that doesn't do any of these things well but is the best compromise of all the things you want to do. I don't recommend one tire to rule them all- you'll be disappointed eventually.
06-21-12, 08:36 PM
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Can you still get the Continental Cross-Country in the 1.5"? Those were pretty awesome tires.
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Ritchey Tom Slicks. I think Performance still carries them.
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Dunno about racing CX on them, but I'm running Tioga City Slickers in 26x1.5s.
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I just found this tire but I dont see if its tubeless or clincher
https://www.kendausa.com/en/home/bicy...k-lite-ii.aspx
https://www.kendausa.com/en/home/bicy...k-lite-ii.aspx
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