29er Tyres - Hybrid tyres

[Madboy]

Brilliant - Do you mean these ones http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIVOHY/vittoria-voyager-hyper-folding-tyre at £9.99p these are cheap

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Sorry I meant this one http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...5&categoryId=242553&langId=-1&catalogId=10151

That looks good (rim size permitting). The Vittoria tyres mentioned above look like a good suggestion too.

 

[Pale Rider]

Sorry I meant this one http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...5&categoryId=242553&langId=-1&catalogId=10151

2.2" to 1.6" is quite a jump - the tyre you've linked to feels a bit narrow to me

Maybe get a 1.75" or 38/40c.

As has been said, go too narrow and things get complicated with tyre profile and how it sits on the rim when inflated.

 

[albion]

Brilliant - Do you mean these ones http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIVOHY/vittoria-voyager-hyper-folding-tyre at £9.99p these are cheap

Near £40 at Wiggle, but Wiggle do that sort of thing.

It seems what you were aiming for, weight reduction and faster on road.I certainly can't see the 38mm being any real problem.

 

[Madboy]

So if I am on the right track and have a 21mm wheel I can replace the tyres with these then? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...egoryId=242553&productId=952949&storeId=10001

 

[Pale Rider]

So if I am on the right track and have a 21mm wheel I can replace the tyres with these then? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...egoryId=242553&productId=952949&storeId=10001

Yes, decent, sturdy tyre with a bit of volume in the carcass - good when you are downsizing.

 

[Madboy]

I just realised, I will have to change the inner tubes as well. Won't i?

 

[Madboy]

Oh I give up. Measured the rim and it is 18mm!!!

 

[albion]

So what?
Means you should be safe using 35mm and likely even 32mm.

 

[Madboy]

Oh really? Why have they made it so so confusing.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Oh I give up. Measured the rim and it is 18mm!!!

That's actually good as it gives you a good range of options. If you like the 38mm tyres you linked to earlier they'll fit fine, and you now know you've got the choice of going narrower if you want to.

 

[Madboy]

Thanks Phil. You have given me the confidence to buy them. I'll order them and get the inner tubes.

Many thanks for your help

 

[Madboy]

Hi all

Got my new tyres and inner tubes and all is fitted. Like I said am relatively new to all this. Now the minimum pressure is 60psi and the max is 90psi. I weigh 12 stone 12lbs and use the bike for going down canal paths and on cycle paths. What the recommended pressure for cycle paths and what's the recommended pressure for canal paths on my mountain bike?

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

For riding on mixed surfaces I'd suggest something like 70 front, 75 rear as a starting point then try a few rides and adjust it for personal preference (within the limits stated of course).

 

[Madboy]

Many thanks. I didn't know if I had to go to 80-90 or something. Brilliant so I can use same pressure on canals and cycle paths. Once again Phil many thanks for your help. Oh and I didn't realise that the tyres were going to be so thin lol