26 inch tire recs... ?

[thwart]

Building some 26 inch (559 mm, the MTB ones) wheels for my wife's 650c (571 mm) Waterford 1200; I just can't find much in the way of wider tires (for unpaved bike paths) in the 650c size.

It's a standard road bike frame, so can't go really big... although the slightly smaller wheel will give a touch more room between the chainstays... maybe a 'small' 32 at most.

Have seen Conti Gatorskins in 26 inch and approx 28 mm width. Any other recs?

[hokoman]

https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/co...1-25-elk-pass/

maybe these?

[thwart]

Originally Posted by hokoman

https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/co...1-25-elk-pass/

maybe these?

'Not only does it weigh just 178 g...'

Thanks... that's certainly a super-lightweight option for a ~ 32 mm tire.

But at $78 per, I think my wife would veto.

[Hilltopperny]

Originally Posted by thwart

'Not only does it weigh just 178 g...'

Thanks... that's certainly a super-lightweight option for a ~ 32 mm tire.

But at $78 per, I think my wife would veto.

I believe panaracer paselas come in a 26"x 1.25" or slightly larger and are at least half the price of the compass tires. I've run the 32c version with good success.

[fiamme red]

I know someone who commutes on Soma New Xpress tires and likes them: http://store.somafab.com/soma-new-xp...uot-tir26.html.

[Ken Robb]

Performance house brand have some that might work for you. I have been happy with Metro-K model.

[p nut]

My wife has those Soma Xpress tires (in 26x1.75") and loves them. Not much or any different than Pasela's, but came in tan/burgundy combo.

I've also had Spec Fatboy 26x1.25" tires in the past. Looks like out of stock online, but maybe your local shop has it. Only $20 on sale.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/co.../fatboy/105952

[adamhell]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwalbe-26x...IAAOSwwbdWO35e

fat franks are, for me, preferable to paselas in ride and cornering quality, as well as looks. they are, however, 2.3" wide.

[thwart]

Originally Posted by adamhell

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwalbe-26x...IAAOSwwbdWO35e

fat franks are, for me, preferable to paselas in ride and cornering quality, as well as looks. they are, however, 2.3" wide.

And so obviously a no-go. This is a road bike, after all.

Thanks for all the recommendations, folks!

[austex]

These?

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=188904

[adamhell]

Originally Posted by thwart

And so obviously a no-go. This is a road bike, after all.

Thanks for all the recommendations, folks!

oh i'm sorry i saw 26" and freaked out

[thwart]

Originally Posted by austex

These?

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=188904

Thanks!

[oliver1850]

Ritchey Tom Slicks? I think I have a pair of 1.5" (l.4"?) in the basement if you want to give them a try. They sell a 1" as well. In the past some Ritchey tires have been made by IRC and some by Cheng Shin.