26 x 1.95 tyres vs 26 x 1.75 tyres?
03-28-13, 12:01 PM
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26 x 1.95 tyres vs 26 x 1.75 tyres?
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The question is in the title.
Would someone notice a difference riding two different mountain bikes with these two different wheel and tyre sizes?
Thanks in advance
The question is in the title.
Would someone notice a difference riding two different mountain bikes with these two different wheel and tyre sizes?
Thanks in advance
03-28-13, 12:11 PM
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Maybe? Same brand & model of tire?
Try both sizes on the SAME bike and you should notice the weight reduction at a minimum.
Try both sizes on the SAME bike and you should notice the weight reduction at a minimum.
03-28-13, 12:15 PM
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03-28-13, 12:42 PM
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BTW, they are the SAME wheel size.
03-28-13, 01:17 PM
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I would have to ask the difference what kind of difference are you expecting first.
Off road dirt, gravel or on pavement? the only difference would be on the tread design you choose and that will have a direct fill on the road surface you are on also.
If you are going to ride pavement only then a non knobby style that will be better and you will notice, but take it in the gravel and dirt depending on the tread you pick you may notice it also.
Off road dirt, gravel or on pavement? the only difference would be on the tread design you choose and that will have a direct fill on the road surface you are on also.
If you are going to ride pavement only then a non knobby style that will be better and you will notice, but take it in the gravel and dirt depending on the tread you pick you may notice it also.
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03-28-13, 02:44 PM
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typically, you run a lower pressure in a larger tire. You should be running 40-50psi in those 1.95s (50mm), unless you're really heavy (50 lbs is suitable for a 230lb rider). a light rider might only run 35 lbs. you can run maybe 10% less pressure in the front, too, depending on the balance of your bike (the more upright and rear-weighted the bike, then run more air in back, less in front).
50-60 lbs, maybe 65 lbs, is appropriate for a 1.75" (44mm), based on your weight and the bikes front-rear balance.
50-60 lbs, maybe 65 lbs, is appropriate for a 1.75" (44mm), based on your weight and the bikes front-rear balance.
03-28-13, 02:45 PM
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Would someone notice a difference
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Depends.
When I run a skinny tire on my MTB I need to run the pressure way up there to avoid snakebite flats.
For a shorter ride on a reasonably firm but knobbly surface it's no big deal, but for longer rides comfort will eventually begin to tell.
And if I have to tackle a loose surface a skinny tire just won't let me reach a useful compromise between snakebite avoidance and "buoyancy" on the loose surface.
When I run a skinny tire on my MTB I need to run the pressure way up there to avoid snakebite flats.
For a shorter ride on a reasonably firm but knobbly surface it's no big deal, but for longer rides comfort will eventually begin to tell.
And if I have to tackle a loose surface a skinny tire just won't let me reach a useful compromise between snakebite avoidance and "buoyancy" on the loose surface.
03-28-13, 03:27 PM
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Based on the information provided proceeding the question, my answer would me no.
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I've got a related question and am, admittedly, unknowledgable. I currently have 26"x1.95 tires. My front wheel has a a Leeds electric motor now (getting older....). I am considering to buy a bike with 26"x1.75 tires. Will there be any problem to put this on the same rim, as long as that rim is 26"?
08-06-18, 10:02 AM
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ETRTO numbers on the sidewall both 559?
(there are several nominal 26" wheel-tire combos)
then you're good to go ..
559-47 is what I use on my trekking bike..
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(there are several nominal 26" wheel-tire combos)
then you're good to go ..
559-47 is what I use on my trekking bike..
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