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Merida Crossway hybrid tyres for trails

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 469 ✭✭JBokeh


    I've ridden some of the local single track near me on my hybrid with schwalbe land cruiser tyres on it. It was mad sketchy and really slow, but totally do-able. Both tyres you listed would be more than ready for a bit of trail riding. Not too clued in on cyclocross but I'd be looking into them tyres too if they'd fit your wheels.

    Be very careful of your wheels too, I've had to true the front wheel on my hybrid after doing some daft stuff, so try not to ride any drops or jumps on it. Best thing you can do is take it handy and get a feel for the way the bike handles before trying to go fast. You'll find you have really good fun at it after a while


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭traume


    JBokeh wrote: »
    I've ridden some of the local single track near me on my hybrid with schwalbe land cruiser tyres on it. It was mad sketchy and really slow, but totally do-able. Both tyres you listed would be more than ready for a bit of trail riding. Not too clued in on cyclocross but I'd be looking into them tyres too if they'd fit your wheels.

    Be very careful of your wheels too, I've had to true the front wheel on my hybrid after doing some daft stuff, so try not to ride any drops or jumps on it. Best thing you can do is take it handy and get a feel for the way the bike handles before trying to go fast. You'll find you have really good fun at it after a while

    Cheers!
    The size is tyres are worrying, but let's try. Once noone else is giving any advice, I'm going to order Smart Sams.
    I really doubt I would dear to go fast at the start, that can be lethal :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,457 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    I've a MTB with slicks for commuting, I would say the you need the tread/knobblies for grip as I have none on grass or mud/gravel. The fatter the tyre it will be more cushioning. But I don't think you need to get some fat tyre just to go off road. A hybrid tyre with knobblies would be enough. The fatter tyre would take some of the impact out of hitting stones, roots etc. If theres none of that, then you'd probably be ok.

    I'm guessing though, I've not done it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭traume


    Today changed to Smart Sam 28x1.75. Amazing tyres. Just put on 20km on them, so nice and comfy ride. Now I'm ready for snail slow Ballinastoe.


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