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Any recommendations for some narrow zippy tyres for a mountainbike out there? I was about to go and order something but I couldn't miss an opportunity for a what tyre thread 🙂

panaracer rimbo and continental sport contacts looking good so far

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Posted : 01/02/2011 9:33 pm
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Conti Grand prix 1", nothing faster


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:38 pm
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ooo, missed that one Al. Do you know if it will fit on a 317 rim or do I need to hunt something narrower?


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:41 pm
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MTB rims are probably too wide for 'road' tyres.

Why not go for a big, fat slick, like a Big Apple?


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:44 pm
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Got some bit fat tyres already and like them but fancied trying something narrower just for fun although the last time I tried that I got fed up with the punctures and changed back


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:46 pm
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i commuted last year on conti grand prix and would recommend them. i had them on old skool mavic mtb rims which might be a bit narrower but guess you'd be fine. very fast


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:49 pm
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how wide is a 317?

GP may be a bit fragile for commuting


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:50 pm
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schwalbe kojaks 26x1.35 on my edinburgh courier, kevlar lined and fast as i think one can get for rolling an mtb varient on the road


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:51 pm
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how wide is a 317

I think it's 17mm, or at least I thought that was how their numbering worked. Strangely enough CRC says that the 117 and 317s need a 1.5 but the 717 can take 1.0

Looks like they could be the winner so far although I like the puncture resistance of the Ribmo. speed/practicality/speed/practicality...(speed may win)


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:58 pm
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arghh-the curse of the double post strikes


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 9:59 pm
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Was going to suggest Schwalbe Marathons as that what I use in 700c format and love them - fast, grippy and (shhh) puncture proof so far, but just seen that [url= http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYSCKJK/schwalbe-kojak-raceguard-wired-tyre ]On One have the Kojaks[/url] at £9.99 - with the Raceguard puncture belt. I've not used them but at that price, they've got to be worth a punt?


 
Posted : 01/02/2011 10:01 pm

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