26 x 1.5 puncture resistant tires
08-05-18, 06:15 PM
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26 x 1.5 puncture resistant tires
Was looking for Gatorskins this size and can't find them, assuming they don't make them.
Any recommendations for puncture resistant tires in this size?
Prepping my sons bike since he's moving away from Texas to Pittsburgh. Bike's a hybrid. Hoping to make it somewhat puncture resistant.
Thanks.
Any recommendations for puncture resistant tires in this size?
Prepping my sons bike since he's moving away from Texas to Pittsburgh. Bike's a hybrid. Hoping to make it somewhat puncture resistant.
Thanks.
08-05-18, 06:26 PM
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Gatorskins come in 26x1 1/8. They fit standard MTB rims in spite of the odd sizing specified.
08-05-18, 07:01 PM
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Marathon Greenguard are about as puncture proof as you can get, roll good, resonably priced, last forever, and work on a variety of surfaces. I'd go 1.75 for a hybrid but that's me
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08-05-18, 07:23 PM
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Most hybrids have 700c wheels. You might double check your tire sizes.
I assume there aren't any goatheads in Pittsburgh, so you could use many different styles.
I've had good luck with the Michelin Protek Cross Max, but they are HEAVY. Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires are also good, as are Panaracer Tourguard tires.
I assume there aren't any goatheads in Pittsburgh, so you could use many different styles.
I've had good luck with the Michelin Protek Cross Max, but they are HEAVY. Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires are also good, as are Panaracer Tourguard tires.
08-05-18, 08:10 PM
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Yes on the 26" tires. It's an old GT Pantera aluminum mountain bike. No suspension so that is basically a hybrid now a days. It's light ~23-24 pounds, really smooth ride.
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If you're running tubes, tire liners will make any tires more puncture resistant. That's what I've been doing for the last 10 years.
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Was looking for Gatorskins this size and can't find them, assuming they don't make them.
Any recommendations for puncture resistant tires in this size?
Prepping my sons bike since he's moving away from Texas to Pittsburgh. Bike's a hybrid. Hoping to make it somewhat puncture resistant.
Thanks.
Any recommendations for puncture resistant tires in this size?
Prepping my sons bike since he's moving away from Texas to Pittsburgh. Bike's a hybrid. Hoping to make it somewhat puncture resistant.
Thanks.
08-06-18, 05:42 AM
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I haven't ridden on them in a while (I now prefer Big Apple "balloon" tires), but I have a set of Specialized Nimbus tires in 26" X 1.5" and I know they still make them. They are very hard tires and, as a result, deliver a pretty "hard" ride, but I don't recall ever getting a flat with them.
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If you could bump the size up to 1.75" wide then you could get either Schwalbe Marathon Plus or Cheng Shin Tire Salvo (a cheaper China copy of the Marathon Plus, but only available in 26" x 1.75).
The Marathon Plus is heavy but it is also pretty difficult to put a hole in accidentally.
The Marathon Plus is heavy but it is also pretty difficult to put a hole in accidentally.
08-06-18, 11:07 AM
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Yes, my son knows how to fix a flat, just trying to minimize that scenario in a new town.
I used to run tire liners but I got a flat once at the overlap. I had rounder the corners and filed down the edges to make ti smooth, but still had a flat.
Could clearly see the imprint of the tire liner on the tube.
Thanks for the inputs, much appreciated.
I used to run tire liners but I got a flat once at the overlap. I had rounder the corners and filed down the edges to make ti smooth, but still had a flat.
Could clearly see the imprint of the tire liner on the tube.
Thanks for the inputs, much appreciated.
08-06-18, 11:50 AM
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I have had very good experience with Kenda Kwest K193: /www.amazon.com/Kenda-K-193-Commuter-26-Inch-1-5-Inch/dp/B006GEZQX0 along with Kenda/Sunlite Thorn Resistant tubes - haven't had a flat in many thousands of commuting miles in San Jose.
My experience with liners and Slime has not been good. Slime, the one time I got a hole in a tire and tube, it just sprayed out. It did get me an extra 100 feet......
My experience with liners and Slime has not been good. Slime, the one time I got a hole in a tire and tube, it just sprayed out. It did get me an extra 100 feet......
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I am currently running Michelin Protek (formerly City) in both 26" and 700c and have been well satisfied; the reflective sidewalls are nice at night. I have previously used Kenda Kwest, they worked well also.
08-06-18, 01:49 PM
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Add a Mr Tuffy type strip inside your current tire..?
Continental Travel Contact adds the gatorskin mesh, again in 26 x 1.75 width.. 47-559
It's their paved and dirt road trekking tire..
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Continental Travel Contact adds the gatorskin mesh, again in 26 x 1.75 width.. 47-559
It's their paved and dirt road trekking tire..
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Schwalbe marathon racers are available in 26 x 1.5 and are reasonably puncture resistant . I have them on the rear of both my commuter recumbent and our bent tandem. 20 x 1.5 version on the front of both bikes.
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The Tannus (Razor Blade) tires look interesting, Seem to be very limited at this time. Do you use them?
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A friend of mine use them. He says they are harsh and a little heavy , but conmutting flats are NO concern now.
He doesn't carry tubes, pump and tire levers anymore.
My conmutter tires are brand new , maybe I'll test them when they wear.
He doesn't carry tubes, pump and tire levers anymore.
My conmutter tires are brand new , maybe I'll test them when they wear.
08-08-18, 11:52 AM
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Panaracer RiBMo. I currently run 26 x 1.5 size on my commuter and they have been great. A bit heavier but with more puncture resistance than Panaracer T-Serv Messenger; lighter than Schwalbe Marathon.
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Schwalbe Marathon Supremes are better for riding on road than ordinary Marathons and come in 26" x 1.6" (they measure more like 26x1.5 on my rims). I have these on my bike and except for picking up a small nail in my own garage 
, I haven't had a puncture in the 3000km I've used them for - despite using XXLight SV14A tubes. Rotated the tires and I think they'll be fine for another 3000-4000km by the looks of it. They roll pretty damn fast on the road.
, I haven't had a puncture in the 3000km I've used them for - despite using XXLight SV14A tubes. Rotated the tires and I think they'll be fine for another 3000-4000km by the looks of it. They roll pretty damn fast on the road.
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Schwalbe Marathon Supremes are better for riding on road than ordinary Marathons and come in 26" x 1.6" (they measure more like 26x1.5 on my rims). I have these on my bike and except for picking up a small nail in my own garage , I haven't had a puncture in the 3000km I've used them for - despite using XXLight SV14A tubes. Rotated the tires and I think they'll be fine for another 3000-4000km by the looks of it. They roll pretty damn fast on the road.
, I haven't had a puncture in the 3000km I've used them for - despite using XXLight SV14A tubes. Rotated the tires and I think they'll be fine for another 3000-4000km by the looks of it. They roll pretty damn fast on the road.What model bike/rims are you running them on? I just ordered a pair of 26 x 1.5 for a late 80's steel mtb.
