Tyre advice - 26" mixed surface tyres

[Kevoffthetee]

I've decided to use my MTB as my commuter and am wanting to change the tyres to some mixed surface, faster rolling tyres.

I've still got the 26x2.2 giant tyres that were supplied with the bike. I've been looking at other posts and the Schwalbe city jet come recommended but they look more on the slick side.

The Schwalbe marathon plus look to have a bit more tread and are available in a 26 x 1.75 at around £25 on fleabay, but are they any good. Any other suggestions? My budget is up to £30 pair

Thanks, kev

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

They are good for fairy resistance... but they are heavy and slower IME...

what are your mixed surfaces? tarmac, gravel, mud, small hardcore, sandy?
and how much fairy resistance do you need?

 

[Kevoffthetee]

It'll be a mix of Tarmac, gravel and compacted dirt/mud (derwent walk). I could make it all Tarmac and concrete tracks but I'd like to have the choice.

 

[Mrs M]

I've decided to use my MTB as my commuter and am wanting to change the tyres to some mixed surface, faster rolling tyres.

I've still got the 26x2.2 giant tyres that were supplied with the bike. I've been looking at other posts and the Schwalbe city jet come recommended but they look more on the slick side.

The Schwalbe marathon plus look to have a bit more tread and are available in a 26 x 1.75 at around £25 on fleabay, but are they any good. Any other suggestions? My budget is up to £30 pair

Thanks, kev

I had Schwalbe marathon plus on my old mountain bike, to make it go faster, didn't work.
They are tough, very puncture resistant tyres and have a reflective strip around them, good for commuting I'd have thought.
These tyres were removed when I traded in mountain bike towards current road bike. They have been in my shed for 3 years and you are welcome to have them free if they would still be usable?? not sure about that?
They are size 26 x 1.75.

 

[clid61]

City Jets all day long pal . Got them on my MTB for last 3 years . no punctures, roll brill and sick to road like shoot on a blanke t !!!

 

[Pale Rider]

Schwalbe Road or Land Cruiser, depending on how much tread you want.

Not so much puncture protection as Marathons, but a lot cheaper at around a tenner each.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CJH88ciKyMECFQLJtAodqGcAFQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

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[nhanlm0601]

+1 for Land Cruiser (not Road cruiser).
The continuous tread really makes a difference. Problem with Road cruiser is when I go uphill (18-20%grade) on gravel, I am guaranteed rear wheel zero%-traction.

 

[clid61]

Sorry just re read your question , mixed surface Land Cruiser , Road only City Jets

 

[Kestevan]

Kenda Small Block 8 - Brilliant on hard pack, gravel and the like. Not bad on tarmac either. They can be slippy on mud though, so may be better as a summer tyre,

 

[Stantheman]

I have gone from the stock giant tyres to marathon plus and find them excellent. Worth every penny imho.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Am still undecided on which tyres to go with. I'm going off road for the first time in a while tomorrow and it's been raining......muddy

I might have to just use off road tyres for the commute so I can make the most of the winter weather

 

[jagman.2003]

Like already said I used the city jets on the road & they worked well.
For mixed surfaces I have used Michelin Country Rock, cheap & haven't had a p*****re yet.
They were very good in low temperatures with ice patches too.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=COacuKr4-cECFQKWtAodbxoAoQ&gclsrc=aw.ds