What tires do you run on your hybrid?
07-26-16, 08:26 AM
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700x40 Michelin Protek Cross Max, heavy duty puncture resistant tires with a chevron pattern tread that's a good compromise for paved roads and unpaved trails, grass, etc. Heavy at 1,110 grams, but my bike is heavy and I'm slow so it suits my preferences. I don't do any stunts and average only 12 mph regardless of the bike so my priority is a stable ride and not falling down when I venture off road.
I tried a Trek 7.5 fx a few months ago and while I liked the bike pretty well I didn't care for the skinny road oriented tires. First thing I'd do is put on something a bit wider with a bit more grip to handle the mixed terrain I like to ride.
I tried a Trek 7.5 fx a few months ago and while I liked the bike pretty well I didn't care for the skinny road oriented tires. First thing I'd do is put on something a bit wider with a bit more grip to handle the mixed terrain I like to ride.
07-27-16, 05:24 PM
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I have Crossroads Armadillo 700x38 on my Giant Escape. I wore out the back tire pretty quickly that came on with the bike and wanted something that would last longer and be more resistant to flats.
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07-27-16, 06:45 PM
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I took the Specialized stock tires off my Sirrus and replaced them with Forte AMR+ 25's for the summer - basically a slick tire, minimal tread pattern. Works fine for the summer for my conditions, almost all pavement, with a few miles of well-groomed, packed crushed limestone trails in the local park. Cheap too - $20 each on sale.
However, they gotta come off in October, I wouldn't want to hit a patch of ice with them.
However, they gotta come off in October, I wouldn't want to hit a patch of ice with them.
07-27-16, 06:48 PM
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I took the Specialized stock tires off my Sirrus and replaced them with Forte AMR+ 25's for the summer - basically a slick tire, minimal tread pattern. Works fine for the summer for my conditions, almost all pavement, with a few miles of well-groomed, packed crushed limestone trails in the local park. Cheap too - $20 each on sale.
However, they gotta come off in October, I wouldn't want to hit a patch of ice with them.
However, they gotta come off in October, I wouldn't want to hit a patch of ice with them.
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07-28-16, 01:53 PM
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Schwalbe Mondials 50-622 on a Specialized Crosstrail Elite.
I prefer them over the stock 38mm Trigger Sport tires. I think the biggest difference is the air pressure, about 40f/45r psi vs 70f/80r psi. Less skitter on gravel, less buzz on crushed limestone, and they seem harder to deflect.
I prefer them over the stock 38mm Trigger Sport tires. I think the biggest difference is the air pressure, about 40f/45r psi vs 70f/80r psi. Less skitter on gravel, less buzz on crushed limestone, and they seem harder to deflect.
07-29-16, 10:57 AM
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My bike came with 700 x 28's, and I see no need to change to larger or smaller. I get along OK on gravel (as long as it's not big honking golfball-sized rocks) so not really any need to go larger, and the 28's are narrow enough to provide little rolling resistance.
07-29-16, 11:07 AM
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I've got about 1500 miles on my original equipment Vera CityWide 700x32's on my Fuji Absolute. I think I can get another 200-300 miles on them to be honest!
07-29-16, 08:45 PM
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Stock Kenda Kwick-Trax 700x32c tires. Not sure if going to a 35c or staying with the 32's. I like how the 32's roll and feel overall.
08-01-16, 05:46 AM
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Kevlar belted Nashbar 700 x 35 Transitions. I've been really happy with them. I also have a bike with stock 700 x 35 Kenda Kwik-Trax that seem fine so far, but I only ride on good road surfaces with this bike.
08-01-16, 07:39 AM
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700x32c on my trek fx 7.4
700x28c on my wife's trek fx 7.3
Only one size smaller but it's amazing how much of a difference it makes. the 7.3 just feels like a whole different animal simply with the different tire width.
700x28c on my wife's trek fx 7.3
Only one size smaller but it's amazing how much of a difference it makes. the 7.3 just feels like a whole different animal simply with the different tire width.
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08-01-16, 08:30 AM
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08-01-16, 08:54 AM
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08-01-16, 02:48 PM
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Schwalbe Marathon Original Green Guard in 700 x 32.
Fastest, smoothest 32mm tire I've ever had on the hybrid, and no flats (yet, knock wood).
I can't say enough good things about them, plus they're cheap...<$20 if ordered from the U.K.
Fastest, smoothest 32mm tire I've ever had on the hybrid, and no flats (yet, knock wood).
I can't say enough good things about them, plus they're cheap...<$20 if ordered from the U.K.
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08-01-16, 04:58 PM
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Giant Escape's 700x32's stock then to Bontrager AW 700x28's....what a difference, acceleration much improved, gained 2 - 3 mph top speed but a much harsher ride. About to put on Conti GP 4000s II Reflex 700x28.....
08-01-16, 05:22 PM
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Basic cheapy Vittoria Zaffiro 700x28 on my Jamis Coda Comp. I'm 250#, ride half on roads, half on gravel trails, keep 'em at 110 psi front and back, and basically never get flats.
08-01-16, 05:26 PM
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So much so, that no one should ever buy a cheaper tyre than that.
08-02-16, 06:11 AM
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Schwalbe Marathon 700x32. Nicest tires I've ever used.
08-02-16, 10:10 AM
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I am just curious, why the conti gp 4000s vs schwalbe pro ones?
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They should be excellent tyres.
I suspect a tyre like that will be far more popular on a road bike than a hybrid, but they will be awesome on a hybrid too, if one didn't want tyres bigger than 28mm.