Which hybrid tire should i chose for my 26 MTB

[slawek371]

I'm currently using schwalbe hurricane 26x2.0 semi slick tires. I did on them about 15k km, maybe more and on the last ride sidewall has torn along rim. I might have set v-breakes incorrectly so it might cut it but i think it could happen also due to material fattigue.

Now i have to choose a new tires, the old ones were good but i'm bored of them, i want to try something new, i'm considering these tires:

1) Schwalbe Marathon 26 x 1.75 Performance Reflex --> http://rowertour.com/schwalbe-marathon-performance...

2)MAXXIS Overdrive 26x1,75 --> http://allegro.pl/opona-maxxis-overdrive-700x38c-k...

These two are almost the same price, schwalbe marathon is heavy 875g and maxxis is 551g, i've read that rotating wieght on tires counts 2times more when accelerating than on no moving parts, can it make the difference ? I think that marathon's can be more durable and puncture resistant because it is heavier.

Can u help me to choose right one ? Maybe u know some other similar tires in this price so u can send me a link.

[yellowjack]

This is the hybrid tyre of choice in our household, slawek...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-tou...

and

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-con...

The Schwalbe Marathons you linked to converted to about £15 GBP (78,90 zl), the Tour Rides are £13.99 GBP or about 74 zl. The Contact IIs are more expensive, at £22.49 GBP or roughly 113 zl. I don't know about availability in Poland, but they are both really good tyres, very long lived on the bike, good puncture resistance too. I put the Tour Rides on my wife's bike to replace a really poor original set of 'no name' tyres that were very prone to punctures, and they've held up really well since. The Contacts went on my son's bike to replace proper off road tyres for university commuting on poor quality urban roads, and no problems with them, either.

Have a search and see what is available in Poland, but I'd definitely recommend both the types I've listed.

ETA: For this kind of tyre, I'd suggest putting puncture protection ahead of light weight, because if they are not sufficiently robust, they'll cost you time repairing punctures at the side of the road, rather than saving small margins whilst riding.

Edited by yellowjack on Wednesday 30th July 12:13

[AC43]

yellowjack said:

This is the hybrid tyre of choice in our household, slawek...


http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-con...

I ran a set of these on my old commuter for 5 years and they are still going strong - now on my backup bike. One puncture in 6000+ miles. 26 x 1.9. Extremely good quality.

I've gone for Sport Contacts on my new 29er - more expensive but, hey, I ride it day in day out, year round. Super-smooth and quiet. And effortless (so they should be for the price). 29 x 1.8 IIRC.

I've just ordered a set of Continental Contact slicks to go on a set of s/h Mavic rims. Will either sling these on my existing 26er or on a retro steel 90's MTB I've got my eye on. 26 x 1.5.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-spo...

[HereBeMonsters]

Since I bought my Panaracer Crosstowns 3 years ago, I've not had a single puncture. They roll well, splash through puddles fine and corner ok.

Heavy though, 1kg each!

[TheLemming]

Got along very well with continental travelcontacts on a "do everything" mountain bike.

Slick centre section and knobbled edges that only come into play when the centre strip sinks in slightly to provide grip off tarmac.

They definitely aren't mudpluggers but have a decent pace on tarmac and handle light offroad nicely.

I'll be building a commuter / town bike shortly. MTB 26er frame, rigid forks, drop bars and likely putting some 26" Gatorskins on it.

Edited by TheLemming on Wednesday 30th July 13:03

[slawek371]

Ok, thank you for ideas. What do u think about MAXXIS OVERDRIVE 26 X 1,75 ?
I like that at the edge of tire it doesn't have big knobbies like my old schwalbe hurricane and other semi slicks so it should roll smooth on asphalt roads when turning. 1,75 width should be enough for light XC rides.
It also have some puncture protection layer and is quite light 660g. I ride mostly on plain roads, sometimes light offroad so it should be good. Do u have some experiences with these tires ? Do you think that i can regret buying them ?

[schmunk]

TheLemming said:

Got along very well with continental travelcontacts on a "do everything" mountain bike.

Another vote for Continental Travelcontact here.

No punctures in 2-3 years of commuting on a single pair, they're very smooth on tarmac (as they have continuous contact on the centre-line) and the small knobbly tread on the side gives confidence on the swooping off-camber gravelled bend I ride on the way to work (with disconcerting two-wheel drift...)

[Arun_D]

Maxxis Xenith here. Potentially too slick for you, and potentially a fair bit higher in price, but have done me very well so I thought I'd throw it in the pot too.

[AC43]

TheLemming said:

I'll be building a commuter / town bike shortly. MTB 26er frame, rigid forks, drop bars and likely putting some 26" Gatorskins on it.

Edited by TheLemming on Wednesday 30th July 13:03

Out of interest what are you basing it on? I just built one around an old (2005) Hardrock frame and enjoyed it so much I'm planning on doing another. Toying with doing one round a 90's steel frame.

EDIT; just seen the thread on it. Going over there....