Continental Gatorskin 700x28 on 29er mtb rim?

[straatvark]

Hi

 

If I don't make a mistake reading all the specifications it should be possible to put a Continental Gatorskin 700x28 on 29er mtb rim.

 

Is this correct?

If yes, does anyone use them like that?

 

thanks, g

[Flowta]

Hi

 

If I don't make a mistake reading all the specifications it should be possible to put a Continental Gatorskin 700x28 on 29er mtb rim.

 

Is this correct?

If yes, does anyone use them like that?

 

thanks, g

 

Yes, the rim diameter is the same size.

 

I have in fact done it the other way around with no problem. (MTB tyre on road rim)

[D Vader]

Hi

 

If I don't make a mistake reading all the specifications it should be possible to put a Continental Gatorskin 700x28 on 29er mtb rim.

 

Is this correct?

If yes, does anyone use them like that?

 

thanks, g

Yes can do.

Have done. Easy, no real issues. You can even do it tubeless ( but then keep pressure under 6Bar). Nice way to stay with the roadies.Add a 48 blade on the front and you are good to go.

[AndreZA]

To tell the truth, you will even be able to but mentioned wheel and tyre combo on a 26".

[Big H*]

Have done it for many years on my 29er, yes, I know the garage is in a mess and the tyres are flat.

[straatvark]

thanks everyone, need to make a friend new to cycling a bit faster...

[levett]

I think you just need to be careful with the rim 'width' as well!

 

I have fitted a set of 29er wheels (Velocity Rims) with a Continental GP4000 in 700 25C width - no problem, but some of the MTB rims are too wide for a narrow tyre - you may need to go up to a 34C or a 38C (we're talking tyres here ) if the rim is wide!

 

As was said, on most 26er MTB's, you can get this to fit - you're most likely to have a problem putting this combo on a 26er Soft-Tail,due to suspension clearance issues. My wife used this combo (albeit with a wheelset made up of MTB hubs and road 700C rims) on her Scot Scale 26er for her first 94.7.

[An3]

After cutting my Crossmark's sidewall, I've ordered new UST Crossmarks from CWC.

This left me without tyres for my 29er for a whole weekend.

By Saturday I was so frustrated, that my only option was to fit 700x23 Gatorskins that were not in use.

 

The result was not pretty - but it enabled me to ride my bike!!

 

 

Bottom line - It works but you do not want to ride it in public.

[Jon0]

you must fly on the road, mustb be so easy 30 gears/bigger wheels......

[_David_]

Bought myself a set of Gatorskins 700x25 for the 94.7 and I'm going to stick them on my MTB. Any advice on the recommended tire pressure?

Edited November 16, 2011 by d@vid