The 26" Tire and Wheel Thread
06-01-21, 02:20 PM
#126
Full Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: ETX/ SNH
Posts: 225
Bikes: 2011 Handsome/ Twin Six Speedy Devil, 2006 Soma Groove, 1991 Haro Impulse Comp, 1987 KHS Montana Pro, 1986 Ross Mount Hood, 1986 Mongoose ATB, 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker I, 1973 World Voyageur, 1941 Schwinn DX "Klunker"
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 83 Post(s)
Liked 96 Times
in
45 Posts
Anyone seen the Rider T1 from Terra One? Apparently some guy was bemoaning the lack of appropriate tires for vintage MTBs so he started a company and started making them himself. They have a good look. I may try a set.
RIDER T1
06-01-21, 03:14 PM
#127
Cheerfully low end
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,978
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 646 Post(s)
Liked 1,044 Times
in
667 Posts
I’m now running the Continental Contact Speed 26x2.0 for both front and rear on the smooth tire wheels, and now that is warmer and drier, I have both wheels in use.
All winter I ran both the knobby tire wheels with the Race Kings to deal with the mess.
In the spring I rode for a while with a Race King in front and the Contact Speed in the rear.
The Contact Speed tires are about 1000 times easier to deal with than the RTP, at least on my rims. The Contact Speed rolls really well, too. Probably a couple more watts than the RTP.
However, Continental doesn’t really seem to export the 2.0” version to the US, so they aren’t easy to find here.
Otto
06-06-21, 08:00 PM
#128
Recovering Bikeaholic
I'm confused when people talk about Rene Herse slicks being "quiet." One of the things I like about them is their loud road hum, much like how the womp womp of a disc wheel can be pleasing. My RTP ELs roar on most types of pavement, and even hum a little on some fine gravel.
07-14-21, 04:33 PM
#129
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Oakland, CA
Posts: 3,265
Bikes: '82 Univega Competizione, '72 Motobecane Grand Record, '83 Mercian KOM Touring, '85 Univega Alpina Uno, '76 Eisentraut Limited
Mentioned: 57 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1088 Post(s)
Liked 1,205 Times
in
701 Posts
Anyone have any experience/opinions regarding Ritchey Speedmax Beta in the 2.0" width? I just bought a set from an ebay seller, planning on using them on a mid-80's Univega Alpina for a nearby hardpack trail and the short road stint to get to it. This link is just an example, not where I bought them: https://www.treefortbikes.com/Ritche...a-26-x-20-Tire
07-26-21, 02:23 PM
#131
Pop,Pop
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Saint Augustine, Fl.
Posts: 22
Bikes: Firestone sting ray, Free Spirit 10 speed, Raleigh SC-30
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I’m running a Kenda K838 Slick Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Blackwall, 26-Inch x 1.95- on the rear and a 1.5 straight tread on the front. Going for less resistance.
May put a Kendra on the front also if problems arise.
May put a Kendra on the front also if problems arise.
07-26-21, 06:35 PM
#132
Happy banana slug
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Posts: 3,695
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 261, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1533 Post(s)
Liked 1,528 Times
in
916 Posts
I’m running a Kenda K838 Slick Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Blackwall, 26-Inch x 1.95- on the rear and a 1.5 straight tread on the front. Going for less resistance.
Likes For Korina:
07-27-21, 01:44 PM
#133
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Western New York State
Posts: 8
Bikes: 2014 Electra Townie 7D
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Inverted tread tires.
anybody riding on Serfas Drifter tires? I'm thinking of Serfas Drifters for my Electra Townie in 26 x 2.00 or 26 x 2.15.
07-28-21, 08:10 PM
#134
Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: .AU
Posts: 48
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 19 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 11 Times
in
8 Posts
Michelin has a new-ish 559 tyre.
Michelin Pilot Pump
smooth tread design
folding bead
26x2.3
claimed 675g
https://www.bike-components.de/en/Mi...g-Tyre-p81083/
Michelin Pilot Pump
smooth tread design
folding bead
26x2.3
claimed 675g
https://www.bike-components.de/en/Mi...g-Tyre-p81083/
Likes For metalrideroz:
08-07-21, 01:54 PM
#135
Full Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: ETX/ SNH
Posts: 225
Bikes: 2011 Handsome/ Twin Six Speedy Devil, 2006 Soma Groove, 1991 Haro Impulse Comp, 1987 KHS Montana Pro, 1986 Ross Mount Hood, 1986 Mongoose ATB, 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker I, 1973 World Voyageur, 1941 Schwinn DX "Klunker"
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 83 Post(s)
Liked 96 Times
in
45 Posts
I wanted another pair of the Maxxis 2.15 in DTH for an old Mongoose ATB I was building up. The best deal I could find at the time was on those with a darker sidewall and what they call "EXO" sidewall protection. They look OK but I like the look of the originals better. The sidewall seems stiff as compared to the original and does not give as cushy of a ride. If you want DTHs, stick with the non EXO version.
08-07-21, 09:50 PM
#136
Happy banana slug
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Posts: 3,695
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 261, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1533 Post(s)
Liked 1,528 Times
in
916 Posts
I wanted another pair of the Maxxis 2.15 in DTH for an old Mongoose ATB I was building up. The best deal I could find at the time was on those with a darker sidewall and what they call "EXO" sidewall protection. They look OK but I like the look of the originals better. The sidewall seems stiff as compared to the original and does not give as cushy of a ride. If you want DTHs, stick with the non EXO version.
08-08-21, 08:31 AM
#137
Full Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: ETX/ SNH
Posts: 225
Bikes: 2011 Handsome/ Twin Six Speedy Devil, 2006 Soma Groove, 1991 Haro Impulse Comp, 1987 KHS Montana Pro, 1986 Ross Mount Hood, 1986 Mongoose ATB, 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker I, 1973 World Voyageur, 1941 Schwinn DX "Klunker"
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 83 Post(s)
Liked 96 Times
in
45 Posts
Likes For MrK.:
08-15-21, 07:44 AM
#139
Banned.
Michelin Star Grip in a 26"
I'd like to try these tires out in the winter but it appears they only make them in a size other than 26". https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...0c-winter-tire
If any thread reader is able to confirm they are made in a 26" then post up! t.y.
If any thread reader is able to confirm they are made in a 26" then post up! t.y.
08-15-21, 09:48 AM
#140
Full Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 458
Bikes: 91 Ritchey Ultra, 1992 Specialized Stumpjumper, 1990 Klein Rascal, 97 Trek OCLV9700, 90 Minnelli Eclipse, 95 Marin Bear Valley SE, 1991 Breezer Lightning Flash 1991 Diamondback Axis 1992 Stumpjumper Comp 1983 Stumpjumper Sport
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 101 Post(s)
Liked 646 Times
in
236 Posts
Hey all looking for some white 26ers, is the simworks homage still available in white? Anyone know of others that are available?
09-27-21, 09:07 PM
#141
Cheerfully low end
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,978
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 646 Post(s)
Liked 1,044 Times
in
667 Posts
We got an old Raleigh Technium MTB for one of our kids, but I ended up donating a front wheel and two of the Contact Speed tires to get it set up.
So, I’m already running the Race Kings on my MTB, despite the dry trail conditions. Actually they are really fast. The rear tire is a bit noisy on pavement and it’s a bit of a waste to wear it down on dry trails and pavement . The front one, OTOH, could just as well be the year round tire as it doesn’t get much wear.
So, once it arrives, I’m going to try out perhaps the best remaining option for a really fast rear tire: the Continental Speed King. Hopefully it goes on and off easy like a Race King, not hard like the RTP! My hope would be to run it all year round except in the really messy parts of the winter when I will swap in the Race King rear wheel.
Otto
So, I’m already running the Race Kings on my MTB, despite the dry trail conditions. Actually they are really fast. The rear tire is a bit noisy on pavement and it’s a bit of a waste to wear it down on dry trails and pavement . The front one, OTOH, could just as well be the year round tire as it doesn’t get much wear.
So, once it arrives, I’m going to try out perhaps the best remaining option for a really fast rear tire: the Continental Speed King. Hopefully it goes on and off easy like a Race King, not hard like the RTP! My hope would be to run it all year round except in the really messy parts of the winter when I will swap in the Race King rear wheel.
Otto
09-29-21, 10:35 AM
#142
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,823
Bikes: 1996 Trek 970 ZX Single Track 2x11
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 614 Post(s)
Liked 565 Times
in
429 Posts
@ Bike24.com -- Schwalbe Fat Frank 26x2.35", "creme reflex" (cream/white) color, 40+ in stock now.
@ Bike24.com -- Schwalbe Big Ben 26x2.15", "creme reflex" color, 20+ in stock now.
On CraigList, there's an ad out in Denver (CO) for a pair of "basically new" PanaRacer Sim-Works "The Homage" tires, 26x1.95". No idea whether they've been sold yet, as the ad's two months old (but still up).
Looks like all of the normal sources for the Sim-Works "Homage" tire (in creme/tan) are out of stock, from what I can find.
Likes For Clyde1820:
09-29-21, 03:49 PM
#143
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: San Mateo,Ca.
Posts: 3,988
Bikes: TRIMMED DOWN THE HERD
Mentioned: 46 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1092 Post(s)
Liked 936 Times
in
601 Posts
If interested in either the Schwalbe Fat Frank or the Schwalbe Big Ben, Bike24.com has both of these in stock in the "creme reflex."
@ Bike24.com -- Schwalbe Fat Frank 26x2.35", "creme reflex" (cream/white) color, 40+ in stock now.
@ Bike24.com -- Schwalbe Big Ben 26x2.15", "creme reflex" color, 20+ in stock now.
On CraigList, there's an ad out in Denver (CO) for a pair of "basically new" PanaRacer Sim-Works "The Homage" tires, 26x1.95". No idea whether they've been sold yet, as the ad's two months old (but still up).
Looks like all of the normal sources for the Sim-Works "Homage" tire (in creme/tan) are out of stock, from what I can find.
@ Bike24.com -- Schwalbe Fat Frank 26x2.35", "creme reflex" (cream/white) color, 40+ in stock now.
@ Bike24.com -- Schwalbe Big Ben 26x2.15", "creme reflex" color, 20+ in stock now.
On CraigList, there's an ad out in Denver (CO) for a pair of "basically new" PanaRacer Sim-Works "The Homage" tires, 26x1.95". No idea whether they've been sold yet, as the ad's two months old (but still up).
Looks like all of the normal sources for the Sim-Works "Homage" tire (in creme/tan) are out of stock, from what I can find.
10-01-21, 06:10 PM
#144
Cheerfully low end
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,978
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 646 Post(s)
Liked 1,044 Times
in
667 Posts
The Speed King got here from Germany to the USA in only a couple of days. I have it set up as the rear tire on the MTB and took it for the first ride today. It handled the trails after rain with no trouble. So it will be fine for dry and damp conditions. Probably not the thing for really messy conditions in winter.
Anyway, maybe slightly faster than a Race King but hard to compare with stickier trails today. Race Kings are already so fast.
Good news was that it was ridiculously easy to install! As easy as the Race King and nothing like the ordeal of dealing with the RTPs. Just about fell onto the rim and popped nicely in place with a bit of soapy water to ease the process.
So far, so good!
Otto
Anyway, maybe slightly faster than a Race King but hard to compare with stickier trails today. Race Kings are already so fast.
Good news was that it was ridiculously easy to install! As easy as the Race King and nothing like the ordeal of dealing with the RTPs. Just about fell onto the rim and popped nicely in place with a bit of soapy water to ease the process.
So far, so good!
Otto
10-04-21, 01:16 PM
#145
Happy banana slug
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Posts: 3,695
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 261, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1533 Post(s)
Liked 1,528 Times
in
916 Posts
10-04-21, 02:32 PM
#147
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: SE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,851
Bikes: Lemond '01 Maillot Jaune, Lemond '02 Victoire, Lemond '03 Poprad, Lemond '03 Wayzata DB conv(Poprad), '79 AcerMex Windsor Carrera Professional(pur new), '88 GT Tequesta(pur new), '01 Bianchi Grizzly, 1993 Trek 970 DB conv, Trek 8900 DB conv
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 759 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 810 Times
in
471 Posts
12-23-21, 07:13 PM
#148
Happy banana slug
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Posts: 3,695
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 261, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1533 Post(s)
Liked 1,528 Times
in
916 Posts
Anyone familiar with the Continental Double Fighter III? It sounds heavy at 790 grams, but it is 2". TIA.
ETA: Never mind, they're stupid heavy.
ETA: Never mind, they're stupid heavy.
Last edited by Korina; 12-24-21 at 04:08 AM.
02-11-22, 04:43 AM
#149
Standard Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Brunswick, Maine
Posts: 4,271
Bikes: 1948 P. Barnard & Son, 1962 Rudge Sports, 1963 Freddie Grubb Routier, 1980 Manufrance Hirondelle, 1983 F. Moser Sprint, 1989 Raleigh Technium Pre, 2001 Raleigh M80
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1297 Post(s)
Liked 940 Times
in
490 Posts
It's not easy to find a new 26" wheel, but here is one. It is a decent wheel: https://www.performancebike.com/fort...8aAj1dEALw_wcB
Likes For 1989Pre:
05-14-22, 08:07 AM
#150
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Missoula MT
Posts: 1,767
Bikes: Handsome xoxo, Serotta atx, Canyon Endurace CF8
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 904 Post(s)
Liked 1,897 Times
in
849 Posts
bringing up an old thread. Serfas drifters on my old mountain bike. I know they say 40-65lbs on the side wall but even at 40psi they seem pretty rock hard. they roll well.
