Antoni Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 My friend wants to put on slicks on his mtb to train on the road. Some people say you then need to replace the tubes as well while others say it is not necessary and you can use the original tubes. Is it necessary to buy 'special' tubes?
dirtrider Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 New tubes . If he gonna put slick on he will most probably try and fit the thinnest stuff he can find that will fit and that means his normal MTB tubes will not be suitable .
heed0 Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 I'm also thinking of putting on Slicks on my mtb. I mostly ride on road and a little off road 1) Do I get full slicks or semi-slicks? 2) What brand and model and retail price?
gummibear Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) I love my Maxxis Wormdrive tyres for the road and hard paths.They also last for ages.They are semi slick tyre. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/51573.jpg Edited July 11, 2011 by gummibear
gummibear Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) They are 580gr for the wire bead, but are only 1.90 wide.They are pretty cheap,you also get them in UST.They are very fast on tar  They were about R160 or less Edited July 10, 2011 by gummibear
heed0 Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 I love my Maxxis Wormdrive tyres for the road and hard paths.They also last for ages.They are semi slick tyre. http://www.speedgoat.com/Images/products/P-22197.jpg Are they much lighter compare to normal mtb tires and how much did you pay? Do you move a lot faster?
Ranga Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 I think it is better to change the tubes. It makes life easier.I use a Kenda Slick with 26x1.25 tubes.
heed0 Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 I think it is better to change the tubes. It makes life easier.I use a Kenda Slick with 26x1.25 tubes. Do you only ride on tar?
heed0 Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Can somebody list some good semi slick tires + price... Edited July 10, 2011 by heed0
Christopher Brunsdon Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 I loved my Continental Town & Countries, 1.90 so not a true slick but at least I used the same tubes. Tough as nails and when I puncture a massive hole on the road (think it was a large nail/screw) the tyres stayed on the rim and I was able to safely stop (I was doing 50km/h on a downhill)
heed0 Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 I loved my Continental Town & Countries, 1.90 so not a true slick but at least I used the same tubes. Tough as nails and when I puncture a massive hole on the road (think it was a large nail/screw) the tyres stayed on the rim and I was able to safely stop (I was doing 50km/h on a downhill)Â how's the tires cornering on downhill? do they hold well?
Christopher Brunsdon Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 how's the tires cornering on downhill? do they hold well? Best tyres I've had on tar and good enough for riding on hard pack - would not want to do a wet Oak Valley with them.
gummibear Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 how's the tires cornering on downhill? do they hold well? On tar or hard paths? I ride them or both tar and paths but not when it's wet.
divernick Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 I have Schwalbe Speed Cruiser tyres from CRC (+/- R120 each) and they are really fast. I used the normal cheap MTB tubes without a problem. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/24625.jpg
gummibear Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 a Mountainbike on the tar..........NO MAN........ Â I use my bike for transport to get into the city and shops.Much faster than a car in traffic.
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