Big Bike Thread

Supercow · 23 Apr 2013 at 15:08

Derp, was reading on the phone

meths · 23 Apr 2013 at 16:49

The rims on my Kona have an internal width of 17mm and came fitted with 26 x 2.0 tyres.

I'm thinking of buying a wider tyre for more grip as I've nearly come off the bike a few times when cornering as the bike has started to slide.

What's the widest tyre I could get away with and could anyone recommend me one to have a look at?

I'm thinking 2.2 - 2.25 but it's really just a guess on my part.

Edit: For context I'm mostly doing XC on woodland trails, a bit of tarmac and some hilly stuff across fields although I'm planning on going down to Glentress in a fortnight for the first time.

W!ll · 23 Apr 2013 at 17:26

Don't worry so much about size, manufacturers are never true to real sizes anyway, ones 2.1 could be another's 2.3 etc, always a bit of difference. You want to look what tyres you've got on now and then pick some that will be better, tell us what you're running now and there is bound to be a few opinions.

Supercow · 23 Apr 2013 at 20:20

Cheeky post-work-early-week ride , love summer.

meths · 23 Apr 2013 at 20:47

W!ll said:
Don't worry so much about size, manufacturers are never true to real sizes anyway, ones 2.1 could be another's 2.3 etc, always a bit of difference. You want to look what tyres you've got on now and then pick some that will be better, tell us what you're running now and there is bound to be a few opinions.

They're Kenda tyres but I think the model has been superseded as I can't find them anywhere.

They actually 26 x 2.1

Front:

Back:

The back tyre is starting to look a bit worn in places so replacing it wouldn't be bad.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Andelusion · 23 Apr 2013 at 21:47

What pressure do you run? Anything higher than 40psi is going to feel skittish. I would try 35 but beware of pinch flatting.

Begbie · 23 Apr 2013 at 22:39

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYOOSM26X225/on_one_smorgasbord_26x225_tyre

Can't grumble at that price, mates just got some to go on his hybrid (going to be fun on the trails

). Not fitted yet, so not had a chance to have a look.

Lakeland · 23 Apr 2013 at 22:53

Meths said:
They're Kenda tyres but I think the model has been superseded as I can't find them anywhere.

They actually 26 x 2.1

Front:

Back:

The back tyre is starting to look a bit worn in places so replacing it wouldn't be bad.

Any suggestions are welcome.

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meths · 23 Apr 2013 at 23:46

Andelusion said:
What pressure do you run? Anything higher than 40psi is going to feel skittish. I would try 35 but beware of pinch flatting.

I inflated them to 40psi using a compressor which is the minimum according to the writing on the tyres.

I'll let a little air out on my next ride and see how they respond.

W!ll · 24 Apr 2013 at 00:48

Andelusion is right, 35 psi should be fine, just a little more give in the tyre for grip.

Supercow · 24 Apr 2013 at 07:59

35psi is an awful lot still.
None of my bikes run more than 30.

Andelusion · 24 Apr 2013 at 08:07

It is but for most regular (tubed) trail tyres you're going to start getting pinch flats if you get close to 30 or aren't careful when riding, I imagine Meth's isn't running rubber queens or hans dampfs

Supercow · 24 Apr 2013 at 08:26

Even when I was on tubes/trail bike I didn't have it that hard, and at 82KG im not light either.

petriodet · 24 Apr 2013 at 10:19

same here i run tubes but don't go above 30 psi i've not had any pinch flats i've run them as low as 20 psi still no probs but i'm the twig at less then 70kg (haven't weighed myself in a while)

rhysduck · 24 Apr 2013 at 10:39

Supercow said:
Even when I was on tubes/trail bike I didn't have it that hard, and at 82KG im not light either.

You calling me fat Cow? Eh? Are ya?

Im not heavy, lightish at 82kg. Edit: but I am a bean stalk

Supercow · 24 Apr 2013 at 11:15

rhysduck said:
You calling me fat Cow? Eh? Are ya?

Im not heavy, lightish at 82kg. Edit: but I am a bean stalk

Haha, I'm of a more stocky stature at 5.9"

Caseh · 24 Apr 2013 at 16:47

Has anyone seen any decent offer for some shorts? I've just noticed today I've got a big mahoosive hole in a pair, and I've shrunk a pair - So I'm now down to 1

G|mp · 24 Apr 2013 at 16:58

Sportsdirect normally have cheapo padded shorts that are decent enough.

Muddyfox I think they are.

Normally about 7-8 quid, mine just get muddy so I only buy cheapo ones

Supercow · 24 Apr 2013 at 18:11

Theres an ebay seller who sells TLD moto shorts for 20ish quid!
Comes from China but who gives a ****....will link later on.

Andelusion · 24 Apr 2013 at 19:47

Shiny new cassette, chain and chainring, all feels lovely and crisp!

Also got a bottle cage and bottle on there now but I'm sort of keeping that bit quiet