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Date: 02 Feb 2007 21:32:10
From: Kev
Subject: Help New Tyres
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Hi,
I've made do with the tyres (Tioga Psycho II's) that came with my early to
mid 90's Diamond Back Ascent EX mountain bike (ok I admit it hasn't been
used as much as it could have). I'm getting my bike out again this year and
thought it could do with a new pair of tyres. I intend to use it mainly on
the road, occasionally off but mainly on hard packed ground. I was
considering a pair of slicks but someone at work suggested a multi purpose
tyre like Specialized Crossroads EX Tyres. What would you suggest for decent
replacements?
My current tyre size is 26 x 1.95", this may be a silly question but will
any 26" tyre fit or do I have to stick to the 1.95" part too?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Kev
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Date: 04 Feb 2007 05:56:30
From: Snortley
Subject: Re: Help New Tyres
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You might also take a look at the Schwalbe athon Cross 26 x
1.75.
You got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there.
- Yogi Berra
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Date: 02 Feb 2007 17:10:19
From: Paladin
Subject: Re: Help New Tyres
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Kev (replacenumbersforletters) wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've made do with the tyres (Tioga Psycho II's) that came with my early to
> mid 90's Diamond Back Ascent EX mountain bike (ok I admit it hasn't been
> used as much as it could have). I'm getting my bike out again this year and
> thought it could do with a new pair of tyres. I intend to use it mainly on
> the road, occasionally off but mainly on hard packed ground. I was
> considering a pair of slicks but someone at work suggested a multi purpose
> tyre like Specialized Crossroads EX Tyres. What would you suggest for decent
> replacements?
>
> My current tyre size is 26 x 1.95", this may be a silly question but will
> any 26" tyre fit or do I have to stick to the 1.95" part too?
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Kev
You might look at Kendas. They have good commuter tires that have a
little grab for when you go on dirt: http://www.kendausa.com/bicycle/
comfort.html. I had an Ascent I'd used as an extra loaner before I
sold it to my buddy at work. Pretty decent bike.
CDB
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Date: 03 Feb 2007 00:04:32
From: Dawgwalker
Subject: Re: Help New Tyres
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You can put larger tires on. There is a limit based upon width of the chain
stays, but surely 2.0 or 2.1x26.
"Kev" <kev1n.w00dc0ck@b1gf00t.c0m(replacenumbersforletters) > wrote in
message news:45c3ad9f$0$8730$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...
> Hi,
>
> I've made do with the tyres (Tioga Psycho II's) that came with my early to
> mid 90's Diamond Back Ascent EX mountain bike (ok I admit it hasn't been
> used as much as it could have). I'm getting my bike out again this year
and
> thought it could do with a new pair of tyres. I intend to use it mainly
on
> the road, occasionally off but mainly on hard packed ground. I was
> considering a pair of slicks but someone at work suggested a multi purpose
> tyre like Specialized Crossroads EX Tyres. What would you suggest for
decent
> replacements?
>
> My current tyre size is 26 x 1.95", this may be a silly question but will
> any 26" tyre fit or do I have to stick to the 1.95" part too?
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Kev
>
>
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Date: 02 Feb 2007 14:17:59
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Help New Tyres
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On Feb 2, 3:32 pm, "Kev"
<kev1n.w00dc...@b1gf00t.c0m(replacenumbersforletters) > wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've made do with the tyres (Tioga Psycho II's) that came with my early to
> mid 90's Diamond Back Ascent EX mountain bike (ok I admit it hasn't been
> used as much as it could have). I'm getting my bike out again this year and
> thought it could do with a new pair of tyres. I intend to use it mainly on
> the road, occasionally off but mainly on hard packed ground. I was
> considering a pair of slicks but someone at work suggested a multi purpose
> tyre like Specialized Crossroads EX Tyres. What would you suggest for decent
> replacements?
Someone's bound to recommend Paselas, so let me be the first...
They're 26"x1.5", so a bit wider than some pure mtb slicks. There's a
bit of tread so hard packed ground should be just fine. They roll
really nice and fast. Tan sidewalls, though, if that bugs you. Street
price is ~15 bucks.
>
> My current tyre size is 26 x 1.95", this may be a silly question but will
> any 26" tyre fit or do I have to stick to the 1.95" part too?
You can go skinny, but you might have to get a narrower tube. With the
conversion of say 1.95 to 1.5, you sometimes will have tubes that'll
fit without creasing and save a tenner. Test fit with the tube barely
holding air, if the tube creases and folds over itself to fit in the
smaller space, you'll need narrower tubes.
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