nickvink30@yahoo.com Posted October 11, 2013 Share Hey guys I'm a total newbie to the whole cycling thing. Recently got a MTB 29er and am cycling to work and back - 10 k's a day, so not too hectic. Bike came standard with Kenda small block 8 29 x 2.1. Am looking to change tyres that are better geared to road use. What would your suggestions be? RIM SPEC: Alex XD Comp Double Wall Alloy - 29", 622X19, 500g, ERD: 605 Looking for something fast with fair puncture resistance, scrolled the net but many suggested tyres not available locally. Look forward to the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted October 11, 2013 Share Spez Renegades 1,95 (won't cost you the world) If you have the worlds money and don't know what to do with it, try Shwalbe Furious Fred's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickvink30@yahoo.com Posted October 11, 2013 Share Wow that was a quick reply, this site rocks. Will take a look at those options, if I had the worlds money wouldn't need to cycle to work n back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 11, 2013 Share Wow that was a quick reply, this site rocks. Will take a look at those options, if I had the worlds money wouldn't need to cycle to work n back. Maxxis Ikons...they dont mind tar like a schwalbe's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickvink30@yahoo.com Posted October 11, 2013 Share The Ikon look practically identical to my current Kenda small block 8's. I'm guessing the "knobbly" type tyre would have more resistance than a smoother tyre, right? Seen Continental Double Fighter tyre which looks quite appealing as it is fairly flat with just enough small knobs for grip and durability. Anybody got experience with these puppies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickvink30@yahoo.com Posted October 11, 2013 Share Oh @#$&, just realized the Conti only comes in a 26 size. Bummer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 11, 2013 Share The Ikon look practically identical to my current Kenda small block 8's. I'm guessing the "knobbly" type tyre would have more resistance than a smoother tyre, right? Seen Continental Double Fighter tyre which looks quite appealing as it is fairly flat with just enough small knobs for grip and durability. Anybody got experience with these puppies?Yes small block 8's and ikons are similar, the nice thing about these tyres are that they still roll very efficiently however still very good in offroad applications should the need arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 11, 2013 Share Should be able to fit a cyclocross tire on the rim, guy. eddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted October 11, 2013 Share Why not get full road slicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted October 11, 2013 Share Conti Sport Contact. Oh, and welcome to the sHrUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 11, 2013 Share Should be able to fit a cyclocross tire on the rim, guy.Yea think this will be the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niterider Posted October 11, 2013 Share Small blocks are actually pretty good for the road - it is a tyre designed for hard surfaces. Another good one is the Maxxis crossmark, it has a relatively constant centre tread that wears quite well. (I'm assuming you also want to go on the dirt at some point since you did buy a MTB). Edited October 11, 2013 by niterider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichops Posted October 11, 2013 Share Why not use tubeless ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 11, 2013 Share Small blocks are actually pretty good for the road - it is a tyre designed for hard surfaces. Another good one is the Maxxis crossmark, it has a relatively constant centre tread that wears quite well. (I'm assuming you also want to go on the dirt at some point since you did buy a MTB).Yea also confused by this, but hey, if you want slick on the mbt, then go for it OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted October 11, 2013 Share If you have the worlds money and don't know what to do with it, try Shwalbe Furious Fred's You need more than the worlds money to run Furious Freds. They puncture at the sight of a thorn/shard of glass and will give you (no exageration) about 300 km on tar. Nice and light though. If you are only riding on tar, look for a 35 mm touring tyre from Conti, schwalbe, etc. they all make them and they go perfectly on a 29 er rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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