Slicks on MTB

[k4lim]

Hello all
My original 29er tyres are now worn to the point where they need to be changed. The bike is an MTB with front tyre x 2.2" and rear x 2.1". I hardly use my bike off road now and is used only on road so for this I was thinking of switching to slicks for the speed. Of course comfort may be sacrificed a little but I'm fine with that. My main concern is will slicks fit my wheels given the current tyre sizes since slicks can go as thin as 1.5" and wheels have a minimum tyre size just as much as a maximum.
And also which fairly priced slicks do people recommend?

Thanks

 

[matticus]

My main concern is will slicks fit my wheels given the current tyre sizes since slicks can go as thin as 1.5" and wheels have a minimum tyre size just as much as a maximum.

You'll need to measure the INTERNAL rim width. Then lookup what the tyre makers say will fit that width. (or ask here if you're lazy!)

 

[fossyant]

You can get away with it. I ran 1.2 inch slicks on my old MTB for commuting - looked stupid, but the bike was quick.

You'd be better off with a different bike TBH - you always need more than 1,2 3.....

 

[Lookrider]

https://www.schwalbe.com/en/road-reader/schwalbe-g-one-allround

I. Not too sure and have not took time too look just now ...but I do recall looking at these gravel tyres for my mtb as I wanted semi slick so I deemmed the G ones to slick

 

[Cycleops]

If you mean truly slick then these should certainly be fast:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/29-x-1-4-slick-mountain-bike-tyre-wild-run-r/_/R-p-X8620041?mc=8620041
They’ll work on your rims.
Ive got some of decathlon’s own semi slicks but they don’t come in 29. Do have some Schwalbe Marathons on another MTB and they match a sweet spot for price/performance and puncture resistrance.

You’ll get a further boost by changing the fork over to a rigid, carbon or steel.

 

[ade towell]

I've been using these on my hardtail recently and they've made a hell of a difference on the road compared to the nobblies the bike came with, and still pretty comfortable off road. Seated on the rims ok, cheap but roll pretty well, no punctures so far...

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NMDY67A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[numbnuts]

I put some one inch on my MTB, very fast, but got loads of snake bite punctures

 

[dan_bo]

Used to love the feel of my old Cinder Cone on 1" slicks. So smooth and quick.

 

[crossfire]

I have been using Schwalbe City Jet (26 x 1.50) on my MTB for the summer on road/ track/forest path. Very impressed even in the wet, though I don`t take too many chances - old bones don`t bounce! Just swapped them for Duro Raider (26 x 1.75) for the winter/mud/snow(?)

 

[Dolorous Edd]

The bike is an MTB with front tyre x 2.2" and rear x 2.1". I hardly use my bike off road now and is used only on road so for this I was thinking of switching to slicks for the speed. Of course comfort may be sacrificed a little but I'm fine with that.

If you choose fat slicks (say 1.5" - 2.0") you will probably find both speed and comfort will be improved, on the road. Knobblies aren't particularly comfy on tarmac.

 

[Jenkins]

For proper 29er fat slicks, try WTB Thickslick Comp (2.1") or WTB Slick Comps (2.2")

 

[Cycleops]

For proper 29er fat slicks, try WTB Thickslick Comp (2.1") or WTB Slick Comps (2.2")

Yeahbut don't fat slicks sort of defeat the purpose? In so far as you're not getting narrower lighter but a thicker heavier one. You do get more comfort though I guess and certainly better than knoblies on the road.

 

[Jenkins]

Yeahbut don't fat slicks sort of defeat the purpose? In so far as you're not getting narrower lighter but a thicker heavier one. You do get more comfort though I guess.

I run my Bootzipper (rigid steel 29er) on the Slick Comps with the tyres at around 40psi for road bias - plenty fast enough and will still do the off road stuff round here quite nicely.

 

[sasquath]

Since the rim is 622mm pick any tyre you like from 28" 29" and 700c sizes you like, make only sure they fit our rim width.

 

[MichaelW2]

29"=700c
You can fit any 700c tyre on your rim as long as the tyre width us appropriate to your rim width. There are guideline but not rules.
See Width Considerations

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html