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Slick Tyres for 29er

  • 18-07-2018 8:03am
    #1
    Roca
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭


    I have a Giant Toughroad with 29 wheels. I'm trying to source slick tyres for it. The narrowest i can get for the wheels. Could anyone tell me where I might be able to get them online?


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  • #2
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Roca wrote: »
    I have a Giant Toughroad with 29 wheels. I'm trying to source slick tyres for it. The narrowest i can get for the wheels. Could anyone tell me where I might be able to get them online?

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29er_(bicycle)

    I think that giant sx-2 rim is 20mm internal so narrowest tire would be 28mm.

    Honestly go for a nice tyre rather than the narrowest possible. You have a lot of choice!


  • #3
    Roca
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭Roca


    ford2600 wrote: »
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29er_(bicycle)

    I think that giant sx-2 rim is 20mm internal so narrowest tire would be 28mm.

    Honestly go for a nice tyre rather than the narrowest possible. You have a lot of choice!

    Thanks for reply...ya they are SX 2. I'll have a look and see what I can findðŸ‘


  • #4
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    Why narrow tyres? They'll only make it uncomfortable...

    Super, fast, comfy, wide tyres...


  • #5
    Ferris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭Ferris


    I have Schwalbe marathon MTB tyres on my 29er. They have a flat middle section (well they do now after 6k km's). 700c tyres should fit also, would recommend the Marathons for puncture resistance (6k - no punctures) but if you're going slick be mindful of wet conditions, muck, mud and wet manhole covers.


  • #6
    Mr. Grieves
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 781 ✭✭✭Mr. Grieves


    Any 700c tyre wider than 28mm should be fine, you have a massive choice. German sites are usually good value for tyres, e.g.

    https://www.bike24.de/1.php?content=7&menu=1000%2C4%2C22%2C35&__qf_form-filter=&pgc%5B35%5D=0&pgc%5B128%5D=0&pgc%5B20093%5D=20104


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  • #7
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,939 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    Schwalbe Big Apples are a nice 29er alternative for commuting.


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