Hi guys,
First time to go on cycling related forums so hello!
Basically, I have a Specialized Hardrock Pro which I love to death. I bought it over the Summer and have been cycling 5 miles to and back from school everyday.
I've been using the standard knobblies but I'm a bit confused now about how to change to road tyres. My friend got some for his bike a while back but he's not sure what to use for my bike.
I'm confused about the sizing mainly. I have 2.2 x 26" Enduro tyres currently but I notice that the road tyres I've seen online are mainly 700 x something or 26" x something. However, I've yet to find a road tyres that fits a 2.2.
Do I just change the inner tube or do I need to find tyres that fit 26" x 2.2? Or can I just use smaller tyres (like 2.0 or something) with my current tube.
Thanks in advance!
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You cannot use a 700C road bike tire on your mountain bike. The wheels are completely different. You can, however, use just about any 26" tire that your heart desires. The reason that you don't see many 26x2.2 road slicks is that most people want a narrower tire (lower rolling resistance) in addition to a slick (lower rolling resistance). You should be able to find many different slicks in the 1-1.5 range for your 26 inch wheels at any online bike retailer. FWIW, the WalMart in my area carries 26x1.5 slicks for around $9 each. Not the best quality, but good enough to get you going. Your current tubes should be fine. Hope this helps.
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Aah.
That clarifies it.
Thanks a lot! -
After the first "long" 15k ride on my MTB I bought Contenintal Sport Contact slicks, 26x1.3 @ 85psi. They are very good, but if you want to go faster a 26x1.0 slick @120psi has less rolling resistance. Mount these on a second set of rims, say 26x1 or narrower, add a road cassette, 11-23, and you will have a real fast bike.
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Sounds good.
How much do you reckon a second set of rims would put me back? -
I am in Aus, but it all cost me about $250, wheels (DM-18 rims), cassette, 8 speed shifters, labour, etc. US prices should be about 50-70% of ours.
The bike shaped up so well, I then changed the suspension forks for CrMo rigid, it is a nice bike to train on, keep my racing bike for racing...
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Interesting. Hehe, possible Xmas presents 😄.
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i predict that after a few rides w/slicks you'll like the feeling of flying down the road so much that you'll be looking for a decent road bike. so skip the extra wheelset and just buy a road bike! 😄
cuz i started by doing exactly what you're talking about. bought slicks. then extra wheels. then a trek 5200 😎
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Nice....
But the $$$$$ required...
Hehe, I'm a cheap cyclist. -
cheapie said:
i predict that after a few rides w/slicks you'll like the feeling of flying down the road so much that you'll be looking for a decent road bike. so skip the extra wheelset and just buy a road bike! 😄
cuz i started by doing exactly what you're talking about. bought slicks. then extra wheels. then a trek 5200 😎
i have been using slicks on my mtb for years now. I use schwable slicks (cant remember thier name) at 26x1.5. Two weeks ago i decided to get the old dirt tyes out and get muddy. Coming down a steep forest trail at 30+ mph i totally forgot how to handle it because i have been on the road so mcuh recently...i almost crapped it..
i am saving for a decent road bike and intend to keep my mtb for off road only.
okay, i am rambling now, i'll shut up.
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A consideration for the future, I'm stuck with my mtb I guess cos I had to pay for half of it myself (£200 is a lot for a 16 yr old!!).
Anyhow, for those of you who care, I bought a set of Specialized Hemisphere Armadillos. -
Rode a bridgestone MB0 through college and switched from knobbies to slicks throughout (mine were specialized fab boys -- 100 psi 1.25x26 slicks). A bit of extra work vs. having a 2nd set of rims, but not that big of a deal. You get good at changing tubes/tires, I could do in in just a couple minutes. A floor pump helps. 😉
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Yep.
My friend has volunteered to help me change my tyres so its hopefully not going to be much of a chore. -
cheapie said:
i predict that after a few rides w/slicks you'll like the feeling of flying down the road so much that you'll be looking for a decent road bike. so skip the extra wheelset and just buy a road bike! 😄
cuz i started by doing exactly what you're talking about. bought slicks. then extra wheels. then a trek 5200 😎
Sure enough, that's exactly the same path I followed. Rode knobbies on the street, then put on slicks - better. Bought an extra set of wheels - even better. Rode the rest of the summer on that setup. Threw caution (and the balance on my MasterCard bill) to the wind that fall, and built my dream road bike. Getting off of the MTB with slicks, and onto the Trek Y-Foil with aero wheels, is like going from a truck to a Ferrari. Don't know that it's any better exercise, but it sure feels a lot better.
I look at it as a long term investment in my retirement. I'll be in a lot better shape than I would if I wasn't out cycling.
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