26" tandem tire

"Rich" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I was looking to put higher pressure (lower rolling resistance) tires on
our MTB tandem and was wondering if there are special tandem tires for
such applications, or if normal tires are used.

It's a Ralaigh Coup, currently with 65psi 26" tires. It's always ridden
on pavement.

Thanks in advance,

Rich

P.S. Tire recomendations would be also be welcome.

What you need are some slick (no tread) tires. Check out Avocet Fasgrip, an
excellent tires with low rolling resistance. G to G tandems sells them:

http://www.gtgtandems.com/parts/26r.html

Rich said:

I was looking to put higher pressure (lower rolling resistance) tires on
our MTB tandem and was wondering if there are special tandem tires for
such applications, or if normal tires are used.

It's a Ralaigh Coup, currently with 65psi 26" tires. It's always ridden
on pavement.

Thanks in advance,

Rich

P.S. Tire recomendations would be also be welcome.

IRC Metro's on the tandem I have by accident. They work great.

Now somebody buy my tandem.

Ron

On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:32:28 GMT, RonSonic <[email hidden]>

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Rich said:

I was looking to put higher pressure (lower rolling resistance) tires on
our MTB tandem and was wondering if there are special tandem tires for
such applications, or if normal tires are used.

It's a Ralaigh Coup, currently with 65psi 26" tires. It's always ridden
on pavement.

Thanks in advance,

Rich

P.S. Tire recomendations would be also be welcome.

IRC Metro's on the tandem I have by accident. They work great.

Now somebody buy my tandem.

Tampa's too far to swim with a bike, let alone a tandem, and I loathe
I-10 from Mobile eastward. Have to pass.
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As I understand the theory, you want the highest pressure AND the widest
tire you can get, and no tread pattern. The higher pressure means the tire
deforms less so there is less rolling resistance. Similarly the wider the
tire, the less tread squirm there is, which also reduces rolling resistance.
Tread pattern is primarily a marketing device which adds to the rolling
resistance and also diminishes the area in contact with the pavement so it
reduces traction. Hard carbon rubber like on the Avocet Fasgrip also helps.
So you should get the the widest Avocet Fasgrip tire that will support the
pressure you want.

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On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:32:28 GMT, RonSonic <[email hidden]>

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Rich said:

I was looking to put higher pressure (lower rolling resistance) tires on
our MTB tandem and was wondering if there are special tandem tires for
such applications, or if normal tires are used.

It's a Ralaigh Coup, currently with 65psi 26" tires. It's always ridden
on pavement.

Thanks in advance,

Rich

P.S. Tire recomendations would be also be welcome.

IRC Metro's on the tandem I have by accident. They work great.

Now somebody buy my tandem.

Tampa's too far to swim with a bike, let alone a tandem, and I loathe
I-10 from Mobile eastward. Have to pass.
--
Typoes are a feature, not a bug.
Some gardening required to reply via email.
Words processed in a facility that contains nuts.

The Specialized Armadillo tires have a 26 x 1.5" tire, 100psi, and a
slick/inverted tread design. I have these on my Gary Fisher tandem and am
enjoying them. Cheers, Peter

"Rich" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I was looking to put higher pressure (lower rolling resistance) tires on
our MTB tandem and was wondering if there are special tandem tires for
such applications, or if normal tires are used.

It's a Ralaigh Coup, currently with 65psi 26" tires. It's always ridden
on pavement.

Thanks in advance,

Rich

P.S. Tire recomendations would be also be welcome.