View Poll Results: Poll: how wide are the tires you commute on
20mm
2
1.08%
23mm
44
23.78%
28mm
34
18.38%
at least 1 inch or better
12
6.49%
at least 1.25 inches or better
38
20.54%
at least 1.5 inches or better
31
16.76%
as Fat as I can find 'em
8
4.32%
Other
16
8.65%
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Poll: What do you commute on... tire wise?
02-14-06, 02:25 PM
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Are you using 20mm tubulars or 26 x 2 inch slicks for your daily rides in the "jungle?"
Yeah I know there is some overlap in the poll and I did not include all the tire sizes available... but I am trying to find out about the range of tires widths daily commuters prefer... so mark something close to the size you use and make a comment or two.
Do you use slicks, how about knobbys... what about toughskins or well, whatever other "tricks" you believe in. Chime in.
Yeah I know there is some overlap in the poll and I did not include all the tire sizes available... but I am trying to find out about the range of tires widths daily commuters prefer... so mark something close to the size you use and make a comment or two.
Do you use slicks, how about knobbys... what about toughskins or well, whatever other "tricks" you believe in. Chime in.
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02-14-06, 03:01 PM
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27x 1 1/4, slicks, with tire liners. Rear is kevlar-belted.
02-14-06, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by genec
Are you using 20mm tubulars or 26 x 2 inch slicks for your daily rides in the "jungle?"
Yeah I know there is some overlap in the poll and I did not include all the tire sizes available... but I am trying to find out about the range of tires widths daily commuters prefer... so mark something close to the size you use and make a comment or two.
Do you use slicks, how about knobbys... what about toughskins or well, whatever other "tricks" you believe in. Chime in.
Yeah I know there is some overlap in the poll and I did not include all the tire sizes available... but I am trying to find out about the range of tires widths daily commuters prefer... so mark something close to the size you use and make a comment or two.
Do you use slicks, how about knobbys... what about toughskins or well, whatever other "tricks" you believe in. Chime in.
02-14-06, 03:13 PM
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I don't have a specific tire width that O choose to commute on, it depends which bike I'm riding, neither of which are commuter specific bikes.
My MTB has 26/1.5 road tires and my roadie has 700/23 slicks as a matter of course.
My MTB has 26/1.5 road tires and my roadie has 700/23 slicks as a matter of course.
02-14-06, 03:20 PM
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28mm or 32mm, depending on if I'm running with fenders or not.(Panaracer Pasela TG)
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02-14-06, 03:33 PM
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700c x 23mm Maxxis Re-Fuse. They were suggested to me by the LBS as a cheaper and more durable alternative to the Michelin Carbons I was riding. They are very tough but they seem to need about a 100 miles to break in comfortably. I might see if they come in 25mm for next year.
02-14-06, 03:42 PM
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26x1.5" Specialized Nimbus...
02-14-06, 04:03 PM
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26 x 1.5" on the converted mountain bike - maximum comfort
The recumbent has 26 x 1.25" and 20 x 1.25" - fast and comfortable
The recumbent has 26 x 1.25" and 20 x 1.25" - fast and comfortable
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02-14-06, 04:09 PM
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I voted "Other" because it depends on what bike I decide to take that day.
700x23C
700x28C
26x47/52
26x2.00
26x1.90
And the trailers run:
16x1.75
20x1.75
and
20x1.75
700x23C
700x28C
26x47/52
26x2.00
26x1.90
And the trailers run:
16x1.75
20x1.75
and
20x1.75
02-14-06, 04:21 PM
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28" x 2.35" (roughly 700 x 60)
good for stairs, curbs, and seattle streets
good for stairs, curbs, and seattle streets
02-14-06, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by genec
Are you using 20mm tubulars or 26 x 2 inch slicks for your daily rides in the "jungle?"
Yeah I know there is some overlap in the poll and I did not include all the tire sizes available... but I am trying to find out about the range of tires widths daily commuters prefer... so mark something close to the size you use and make a comment or two.
Do you use slicks, how about knobbys... what about toughskins or well, whatever other "tricks" you believe in. Chime in.
Yeah I know there is some overlap in the poll and I did not include all the tire sizes available... but I am trying to find out about the range of tires widths daily commuters prefer... so mark something close to the size you use and make a comment or two.
Do you use slicks, how about knobbys... what about toughskins or well, whatever other "tricks" you believe in. Chime in.
Fatties fit fine........................................................
02-14-06, 05:16 PM
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In the winter I use 2.1 inch with studs on the mountain bike. When the snow and ice is gone I use 23 mm on my road bike no studs.
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02-14-06, 05:28 PM
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Depends on the weather. Two sets of wheels for that. Soon it'll also depend on the bike I choose that day.
02-14-06, 05:29 PM
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700x30 Kenda Kwick Cross - I wouldn't recommend Kenda
02-14-06, 05:31 PM
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I use 32's in all but icy/snowy conditions. Then I use 35 studded tires. I haven't done the conversion to know what that is in inches.
02-14-06, 05:36 PM
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700x25c gatorskins and 27x1" IRC.
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02-14-06, 09:31 PM
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622 X 42 Schwalbe Marathon Plus for the warm months, 622 X 35 Nokian Hakkapeliitta W106 studs for winter.
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02-14-06, 09:33 PM
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26 x 1.95 Tioga City Slickers, when its nice....
26 x 1.95 Kenda Kharisma Lites (plus sks fenders), in the winter
26 x 1.95 Kenda Kharisma Lites (plus sks fenders), in the winter
02-14-06, 10:32 PM
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the poll left out 32's, but
Since I like all my bikes to be ready for off road, dirt and gravel riding, as well as potholes and cracks in the pavement and the like,
I'm riding 700x37s pumped up to almost 100psi on two bikes, and a 47 on a 26", and some whitewall 2.125x26 on the Schwinn.
Since I like all my bikes to be ready for off road, dirt and gravel riding, as well as potholes and cracks in the pavement and the like,
I'm riding 700x37s pumped up to almost 100psi on two bikes, and a 47 on a 26", and some whitewall 2.125x26 on the Schwinn.
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