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After some tyres with the following:
26”
About 1.5”
Light tread
Folding
Something like SB8s would be ideal but they seem to be wired only…
Maxxis Crossmark are similar, the 2.1s measure up small...
I’ll have a look at them - thanks.
I’d be willing to look at wire bead tyres that don’t weigh a ton...
Maxxis Larsen TT's came in 1.9 I think, not sure if they are still available. Small block 8's maybe. Is there such a thing as 26" Cyclocross tyres?
SB8s would be the obvious choice, but are wired only (and have no published weight) 🙁
How light a tread? Compass do some 26 road tyres that are supposed to be crazy light and supple, but rather pricey
I was hoping for not too spendy as they’re for #1 spawn’s bike (which is a hybridy thing that she rides on tarmac and hardpack but nothing much rougher than that)
Those are a bit of a bargain, aren’t they? Not sure she need full-on mud tyres though…
Are Bonty LT3s any good (not folding, but still…)?
Do they make Schwalbe Thunder Burts in 26?
They do make SB8s in 26x1.5 which would be ideal if they were folding.
The fact Kenda don’t list a weight for them on their website also makes me suspicious.
Do they make Schwalbe Thunder Burts in 26?
I did check - I don’t think they do (or if they do, they’re wider than what I’m after).
This is turning into the promised unicorn hunt, isn’t it?
I have some of the Kendas on my commuter. They are not superlight, ( but I wouldn't call them heavy like a wire bead ) but roll very quickly. Mine haven't had a single puncture, and are still in good condition after about 6 years. They have had a lot of use on canal paths and occasional offroad tracks too.
I’ve got the 26” racing Ralph’s in the shed that I took off my RZ120 when I bought it. Too wide for you? They’re 2.2” I think.
There are others in there but not sure what.
Hutchison Pythons are there. 1.9” I think.
Sadly those Ralphs are a bit wider than I’m after, but thanks anyway.
I’ll have a look at the Contis...
https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYGEGAMU/vittoria-gato-mud-26-inch-folding-tyre
Another mud tyre though but very cheap.
Are islabike still doing their own tyres? They might have something
Plenty of 26 Barzo an Mezcals about, I’d get those.
Panaracer Pasela pro-tite folding? https://www.bike-components.de/en/Panaracer/Pasela-ProTite-26-Folding-Tyre-p56731/
Are islabike still doing their own tyres? They might have something
They were; they do seem to have slimmed the range down a bit.
The only thing in 26” seems to be this which looks like a SB8 knock off; the pro tyres that are a bit more interesting only come in the smaller sizes...