Mintman Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 Hi guys, I have a friend who bought a second-hand mountain bike for around R2000, which came fitted with 700 x 40C road tyres. One of her tyres needs to be replaced and she was quoted around R950. She uses it very casually on the road and never on the mountain. Are there any other options she should look at before spending all that money on a tyre for an old bike? I spend that much on my MTB tyres, so I know it's not a crazy amount. It's just a bit unreasonable given the bike and its use. I'd really appreciate any help.
ChrisF Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 https://www.evobikes.co.za/product/goodyear-connector-ultimate-tubeless-tyre-700-x40c/ Bit cheaper .... Or look at something like this .... https://www.evobikes.co.za/product/pirelli-scorpion-tr-soft-lite-29-x-2-2-tyre/ Mintman 1
Kranswurm Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 https://www.evobikes.co.za/product/goodyear-connector-ultimate-tubeless-tyre-700-x40c/ Bit cheaper .... Or look at something like this .... https://www.evobikes.co.za/product/pirelli-scorpion-tr-soft-lite-29-x-2-2-tyre/Still, given the original cost of the bike,far too expensive Mintman 1
ChrisF Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 Still, given the original cost of the bike,far too expensiveAGREED .... I recall cheaper tires at SportsmansWarehouse ... but think it was 27,5 ... The search continues ... https://www.evobikes.co.za/product/hutchinson-black-mamba-cyclocross-gravel-tyre-700x38c/ Mintman 1
dasilvarsa Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 29" (ISO size 622) is actually the same rim diameter as 700C Mintman and ChrisF 2
Danger Dassie Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 Decathlon, cheap as chips. Mintman and ChrisF 2
Thomo Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 https://www.decathlon.co.za/p/8386953_trekking-grip-hybrid-bike-tyre-700x42.html https://www.decathlon.co.za/p/8403033_trekking-speed-hybrid-bike-tyre-700x38.html Mintman 1
No Hare Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 Have these on my commuter. 2km gravel and 8km tar road per day for the past year. On a normal day I carry about 10kg of stuff with me, add to that my rather portly figure and I cannot fault these tyres. Paid R600 for 2 a year ago. Maxxis Overdrive Conni and Mintman 2
Mintman Posted April 26, 2021 Author Posted April 26, 2021 Thanks so much for your help guys. I really appreciate it.
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