Best "on road" mtb tyres

[letmetalktomark]

keen to get peoples thoughts on the above.

I currently use a pair of Geax Streetrunners (26 x 1.6)

But would like something narrower & faster

Any suggestions?

 

[Drapoon]

I have some kevlar panaracer pasalas for sale & I thoroughly reccomend them ;-)

 

[kaiser]

In my limited experience

Tioga city slickers were cheap and cheerful
Conti top tourers were fantastic, rolled well and NEVER p'd
Spesh armadillo were awful, slippy and lifeless

If I was to fit another set I reckon I would try conti gatorskins.

 

[hamster]

I used Conti Sport Contact - good, but a little slippy in the wet when new, and the old trusty Tiogas - did 5k miles on one!

The best I've found are Hutchison Top slick 1.2. They seem to always go for a discount too.

 

[Geoff]

I'm using Conti Grand Prix. 1". Pump em up to 100psi and they fly.

 

[one-eyed_jim]

I really rate Paselas as a good, tough, versatile road tyre in 26 x 1.25". They seem to have changed the tread since I bought my last pair though, so I can't vouch for the newer ones.

The Hutchinsons I found a bit fragile in 1", and a bit draggy in 1.2". Conti GPs are quick, but maybe a bit on the narrow side for my weight.

Michelin XC-R Road look decent for something a touch plumper (1.4") but still lightweight. Schwalbe Kojak also looks like one to try:

http://www.probikeshop.fr/m40/SCHWALBE/ ... _info.html

 

[neilll]

I use Nokia City Runners in 1.5" flavour on my 'Dale.....don't think they make them any more but they are quiet and fast semi slick/commutery things.

 

[hamster]

I found the Conti GP horribly harsh in 1" - probably to thin for the 18mm wheel rim.

I've an barely used set for £12 if you want them.

 

[Geoff]

Hmm. Running mine on 17mm rims (they recommend using no wider actually) and they aren't a bad ride. That said most of the riding round here is on pretty good surfaces.

 

[njgoldby]

Check Schwabe they have some fast rolling light tyres. They do a gumwall in the city jet tyre in 1.5 and 1.7 I think.