MTB to Hybrid
04-07-17, 09:02 AM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
MTB to Hybrid
I bought a new Mountain Bike so I am considering changing my old 2010 Trek Wahoo to a hybrid by changing out to a hybrid tire. Any reason this won't work?
04-07-17, 01:02 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,552
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 112 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5224 Post(s)
Liked 3,584 Times
in
2,344 Posts
you mean like a smoother & maybe narrower tire? yeah go for it! when I did that, I kept the tire fat & kept the pressure maxed out. wicked fun & fast! I started with a slick but then I changed to a MAXXIS Holy Roller which was a bit more versatile, especially when we went camping
if I was shopping for a street tire again I might go for this one
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/vittoria-street-runner-26-inch-tire?fltr=
this is the holy roller I was having fun with before I sold the bike
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...roller-26-tire
if I was shopping for a street tire again I might go for this one
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/vittoria-street-runner-26-inch-tire?fltr=
this is the holy roller I was having fun with before I sold the bike
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...roller-26-tire
04-07-17, 07:43 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 275
Bikes: 2015 Giant Roam 1 | 2002 Giant Sedona LX | 1980s Norco Monterey SL
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 131 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I use Kenda Komfort K841A's on my 26" wheels. They are fast and silent on pavement, but have plenty of grip for gravel and dirt paths. They are reasonable for weight for wire-beads (690g), and are loooong lasting. Can't go wrong for $20 each in my book, I love these for 26"ers!
Kenda K841A Komfort Tire > Components > Tires > Pavement Tires | Jenson USA
While they're stamped 26x1.95, they are not that wide. Mine clock in at 1.75" on the button when inflated to 45-50 lbs.
Cheers
TRJB
Kenda K841A Komfort Tire > Components > Tires > Pavement Tires | Jenson USA
While they're stamped 26x1.95, they are not that wide. Mine clock in at 1.75" on the button when inflated to 45-50 lbs.
Cheers
TRJB
Last edited by therealjoeblow; 04-07-17 at 07:48 PM.
04-08-17, 04:39 AM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Northern Shenandoah Valley
Posts: 4,141
Bikes: More bikes than riders
Mentioned: 36 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1446 Post(s)
Liked 762 Times
in
570 Posts
One of the best tires for 26ers for this purpose, in my opinion, is the Michelin Country Rock. 20 bucks each at Chainreactionbicycles.com and pretty light weight (560 grams). They're available in only one size (26x1.75), and they measure out to 1.75" on the dot.
Michelin Country Rock MTB Tyre | Chain Reaction Cycles
Michelin Country Rock MTB Tyre | Chain Reaction Cycles
04-08-17, 06:26 AM
#6
Senior Member
I use Kenda Komfort K841A's on my 26" wheels. They are fast and silent on pavement, but have plenty of grip for gravel and dirt paths. They are reasonable for weight for wire-beads (690g), and are loooong lasting. Can't go wrong for $20 each in my book, I love these for 26"ers!
While they're stamped 26x1.95, they are not that wide. Mine clock in at 1.75" on the button when inflated to 45-50 lbs.
Cheers
TRJB
While they're stamped 26x1.95, they are not that wide. Mine clock in at 1.75" on the button when inflated to 45-50 lbs.
Cheers
TRJB
There are always a decent selection of 26 inch tires on clearance somewhere.
Last edited by u235; 04-08-17 at 06:47 AM.
04-08-17, 06:41 AM
#7
Senior Member
why not just run slicks?
__________________
Comedian Bill Hicks once said, "Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a jet ski, and you never see an unhappy person riding a jet ski."
Comedian Bill Hicks once said, "Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a jet ski, and you never see an unhappy person riding a jet ski."
04-08-17, 06:43 AM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Middelbury, Vermont
Posts: 1,105
Bikes: Giant Escape 1
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 136 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
2 Posts
You got a lot good advice about pavement friendly 26 inch tires; but I'm just curious if a 27 inch wheel would fit on a mountain bike frame. Probably not but possible?
04-08-17, 08:00 AM
#9
Cantankerous Old Fart
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: On the Tundra of Northern NY State, almost Canada eh?
Posts: 188
Bikes: TBD
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I've been running these for years. They are easy rolling and do great on pavement, wet or dry. They are puncture resistant, I put over 4000 miles on my 1st set, and they will handle all but the worst trail conditions. Many Police bikes come with these.
They come in 26 x 1.95 for direct replacement on MTB rims and they are inexpensive to boot.
KENDA KROSS PLUS 26 X 1.95
They come in 26 x 1.95 for direct replacement on MTB rims and they are inexpensive to boot.
KENDA KROSS PLUS 26 X 1.95
Last edited by XCSKIBUM; 04-08-17 at 08:05 AM.
04-08-17, 09:04 PM
#10
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Well, going to keep the Wahoo as is ...since I added a Trek DS 4 to the stable today.
04-09-17, 07:09 AM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,552
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 112 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5224 Post(s)
Liked 3,584 Times
in
2,344 Posts
you know, we'd cudda helped ya jump to the end if ya just asked "shud I get a new bike?"
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pakeboi
General Cycling Discussion
2
10-22-17 01:42 PM
cplusplus
Bicycle Mechanics
4
08-02-11 06:49 PM
