Recommend me some fast rolling retro tyres

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I've recently bought this:
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...I mainly use the bike for getting to/from work during the week, and for riding local trails at the weekends with my girlfriend. As you can see from the picture, it's a beauty and it's pretty much all original. However I'd prefer to sell the tyres (Kona 'Mr Dirt' and 'The Cleaner' in case anyone is interested ;)) while they're still in great condition, and get something that rolls a little quicker on tarmac/hardpack without going down the slick route. Unfortunately I can't afford to keep the tyres and buy another set :(

What would you recommend? Preferably I'd like something from the same sort of era ('94/'95) but it's not absolutely essential. Ta :)
 
leave the tyres - they are the OE spec. and suit the bike the best :lol:

just joking :wink:

how about Tioga City Slicker or IRC Geo Claw ? Had them on my commuter in the 90s, both skinwalls. Fast rolling on asphalt, but tricky on loose ground. Or Ritchey Tom Slick in blackwall - no experience with them, but recommanded from leading bike mags BITD :)

Edit: should have read more carfully :oops: Semi slicks could also be a solution for you. Running smooth on tarmac, and giving some kind of traction on the try loose surface. Michelin, Corratec and Ritchey do them BITD
 
magas":1odcf29e said:
leave the tyres - they are the OE spec. and suit the bike the best :lol:

just joking :wink:

how about Tioga City Slicker or IRC Geo Claw ? Had them on my commuter in the 90s, both skinwalls. Fast rolling on asphalt, but tricky on loose ground. Or Ritchey Tom Slick in blackwall - no experience with them, but recommanded from leading bike mags BITD :)

Perhaps I'll keep the tyres as spares if I can find the money somewhere to buy another set ;)
 
Specialized Crossroads - still make modern version too. Were standard fitting on my 1987 Saracen Tufftrax and a great compromsie between on and off road provided you don't get too muddy!
 
Wildgrippers are a good retro choice either sprint or comp :) green with skinwall or amber or black with skinwall
 
konaman1":2encqkik said:
Wildgrippers are a good retro choice either sprint or comp :) green with skinwall or amber or black with skinwall

Hmmm green wildgrippers with skinwall... Now you've got me thinking!
 
Continental Double Fighters....!

Thinking of selling this NOS pair...
 

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