MTB Commuting tyres

[Debian]

I thought M+ could only handle something as long as a thumbtack?

If there's anything positive to take away from the experience it's that the BAs can be removed very easily, the whole process took minutes - impressed myself as I've not had a "visitation" in over five years - (although plenty of tyre swapping in the back yard lately).

Yes, I noticed how easily they went on, almost too easily as I had a little bit of an issue trying to keep everything on the rim. It kept flopping off in all directions in Mr Bean fashion.

 

[chugsy]

I still needed tyre levers to put them on first time - todays repair only required me to pop it off on one side and I used only one lever. The hardest part was removing the screw - note to self to start packing a multitool with pliers built in.

 

[Debian]

I still needed tyre levers to put them on first time - todays repair only required me to pop it off on one side and I used only one lever. The hardest part was removing the screw - note to self to start packing a multitool with pliers built in.

I didn't need levers at all, could have done with a third hand though.

I always carry a Leatherman multi-tool, have done for years. Saved my blushes on too many occasions to count both on the bike and in the car.

 

[chugsy]

Prised the sucker out with the bottle opener on my Swiss Army knife! Took more than a few goes - I should have tried to turn it out with the crosshead attachment on my spoke key come to think....

 

[PK99]

I want to replace the tyres on an old GT Aggressor to turn it into a mainly commuter oriented bike that is still capable of soft roading.

What tyres would you recommend?

I've read somewhere that Schwalbe Land Cruisers are good, they're certainly a good price. Would you recommend these? Or something else?

Thanks

specialised cross roads armadillo - have worn out 2 sets without a single puncture.

On road the central running strip give low resistance off road the side knobbles bite in

 

[mikeitup]

I want to replace the tyres on an old GT Aggressor to turn it into a mainly commuter oriented bike that is still capable of soft roading.

What tyres would you recommend?

I've read somewhere that Schwalbe Land Cruisers are good, they're certainly a good price. Would you recommend these? Or something else?

Thanks

I was in the same boat when I had my fist MTB for work. I changed to Schwalbe Road Cruisers. Dirt cheap from fredstreads. Made a big difference to my commute. Later changed to Marathons. Even better (although they don't like wet drain covers)

 

[marinbearvalley]

specialised cross roads armadillo - have worn out 2 sets without a single puncture.

On road the central running strip give low resistance off road the side knobbles bite in

Hope this thread isn't getting too old to resurrect - I'm catching up on stuff here .

I have had the specialized crossroads (non armadillo) for a few years now. They now need replacing.

I think the armadillo's are quite a bit heavier? Is it worth going for the Elite's (lighter) despite costing £10-15 more each? Any downsides to them?