MTB people - Tyre/Tube help
10-04-2009, 10:13 PM
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MTB people - Tyre/Tube help
It's been fooking years since I was into this properly. My MTB has standard 26" wheels, but the front tyre is 2.1", while the rear is 1.95". Now, my old GT MTB had a narrow tyre on the front and a hoofing great 3" jobby on the rear. Is there some reason for having it the way round it is on my current MTB? The only reason I can think is that the narrow tyre on the driven wheel makes it easier to ride? Should I swap them round?
I want to fit new inner tubes and the current tubes have the little skinny valves, do I stick with those or somehow convert to the larger valves?
I want to fit new inner tubes and the current tubes have the little skinny valves, do I stick with those or somehow convert to the larger valves?
10-04-2009, 10:21 PM
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That must look well gay lol, get a matching pair of 2.1''s imo and you can't go wrong! I haven't ridden for a good few years but the tioga factory downhill tires were the ones to have, and just get a pair of tubes with the car type valves (much easier).
10-04-2009, 10:31 PM
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I've had these tyres for the past 4 years, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Continental-Ve...1%7C240%3A1318
Says they are 2.3 but are around 1.95 Excellent on road, ok for basic tracks.
The Tioga's are a heavy tyre, bought in bulk for nearly every bike. For me Continentals all the way.
Says they are 2.3 but are around 1.95 Excellent on road, ok for basic tracks.
The Tioga's are a heavy tyre, bought in bulk for nearly every bike. For me Continentals all the way.
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10-04-2009, 10:44 PM
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Christian the valves you have currently are Presta valves and the larger car type Schrader valve is the more comman. The Presta valve basically allows more air into the tube per pump. For a bicycle its preferred as less effort is taken.
I prefer however the car type schrader valve as it is just far more durable and less resistant to bending. If your wheels have a smaller hole in the rim for the presta valve only, all you need do is drill the rim to the diamter of the car type valve. Make sure you de-bur the edge after though.
Tyre choice is all dependant on usage really. Wet weather, dry only, road, track, downhill, cross country, dirt jumping?
What are you planning on doing on the bike and in what weather? Be able to choose the tyres that will be most suited to you then.
I prefer however the car type schrader valve as it is just far more durable and less resistant to bending. If your wheels have a smaller hole in the rim for the presta valve only, all you need do is drill the rim to the diamter of the car type valve. Make sure you de-bur the edge after though.
Tyre choice is all dependant on usage really. Wet weather, dry only, road, track, downhill, cross country, dirt jumping?
What are you planning on doing on the bike and in what weather? Be able to choose the tyres that will be most suited to you then.
10-04-2009, 11:03 PM
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I have just fitted 2.1 Panaracer Fire XC's to my bike, they are spot on for the muddy stuff and are pretty good on the roads too. Ł20 for the Pair from Merlin Cycles too. 
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11-04-2009, 09:59 AM
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Iv fitted Richey speedmax tyres on mine for the road and Puncture safe yestaday ' 26" Wheels on mine Giant Team World Cup old bike but still very light compared to todays bikes.
Puncture safe a bloody good idea so you dont have to carry tools around or walk with a flat.We sell it at work Ł10.00 for piece of mind.
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Puncture safe a bloody good idea so you dont have to carry tools around or walk with a flat.We sell it at work Ł10.00 for piece of mind.
Paul
17-04-2009, 08:34 PM
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New pair of tyres and new tubes will save hassle, you are more prone to punctures when using old worn thin tyres and old perished tubes. I always carry a small pump, tyre levers, a spare tube and a box of Skabs with me in case of punctures. Much better than walking home.
17-04-2009, 09:05 PM
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I carry most of that plus a multitool with a chain link tool. was dead handy when my chain split when I was a good few miles from home on a deserted sea wall footpath!
17-04-2009, 09:14 PM
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Ace, I ride lots of hard MTB and use these. No punctures for the last 4 years since I started using them!
Slight weight penalty, but only if you're mega anal.......well worth it and those are dirt cheap!
Had a nasty skid type accident .. Landed on my truck keys .. NICE
17-04-2009, 09:53 PM
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As an example
I went to llandegla mtb center a few weeks ago with my mate, he had three punctures and ran out of spare tubes, I had none
All the guys at my locl shop use them which is good enough for me.
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