Hi
I've recently bought a new bike. I like it, but as a commuter find it just a little harder to ride than my last bike, I think owing to the fact I had 26 x 1.6 tyres before and the new one came with 26 x 1.95 mountain bike tyres. This is because the bike I had stolen was a sports hybrid and the new one a comfort hybrid.
Anyway, having checked my bicyle rims, a bright yellow sticker tells me the size tyres that the wheels will take range from 1.5 to 1.95 .
I'm therefore going to buy some 26 x 1.5 tyres.
The thing is, I'm a novice when it comes to these things. I buy bikes, use them, take them to a mechanic if something goes wrong. I don't have a clue about tyre companies or what are particuarly good or bad for certain situations.
So can I have some suggestions please. I'm probably looking for something with lowish rolling resistance.
The other thing, will I need new tyre tubes or will the current ones suffice.
Thanks in advance for any help
I've recently bought a new bike. I like it, but as a commuter find it just a little harder to ride than my last bike, I think owing to the fact I had 26 x 1.6 tyres before and the new one came with 26 x 1.95 mountain bike tyres. This is because the bike I had stolen was a sports hybrid and the new one a comfort hybrid.
Anyway, having checked my bicyle rims, a bright yellow sticker tells me the size tyres that the wheels will take range from 1.5 to 1.95 .
I'm therefore going to buy some 26 x 1.5 tyres.
The thing is, I'm a novice when it comes to these things. I buy bikes, use them, take them to a mechanic if something goes wrong. I don't have a clue about tyre companies or what are particuarly good or bad for certain situations.
So can I have some suggestions please. I'm probably looking for something with lowish rolling resistance.
The other thing, will I need new tyre tubes or will the current ones suffice.
Thanks in advance for any help