Suggestions for a FAT 26" slick.

[parco]

I've always had good luck with Specialized Fat Boys

[KidWok]

My e-bike came with Schwalbe Big Ben 26 x 2.15 and I've been very happy with them. Got one flat due to a staple. Short of having enough material to stop the staple (and ruin the ride quality), I don't think any tire would have avoided that flat. I've been looking into other tires that qualify for class three e-bikes and Maxxis makes one called the Gypsy that is available in 26 x 2.1. I'll probably try those next. Not that you're looking for e-bike specific tires, but these tires get good reviews for regular bikes as well.

Tai

[HillDancer]

Originally Posted by d_douglas

...Cheap Big Apples seem fine to me...

https://www.bike24.com/p225462.html
Less than $70 shipped for a pair.

https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content...6;mid%5B6%5D=1
Tubes are inexpensive too.

[Stephen2014]

I had a bike with a Hookworm on the back, really great, no problems. One of my favourite tyres ever. Only changed it when I got into lighter 26s.

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by d_douglas

Hello Paceline braintrust:

I am wondering if anyone can suggest a set of cheapish, good 26" FAT slick tires for my $50 commuter. It is an old steel Fisher that appears to have heaps of clearance based on the 2.1" knobbies on there now. I was thinking of Schwalbe Big Apple 2.35", but they are costly (at least for a junker, anyways)

Other ideas have been Kenda K-Rads, Maxxis Hookworms, or possibly others. The first two are street/BMX-y type tires and I am not too sure they grip well in bad weather - what do you think?

I ride year round in the PNW, so wet weather is a consideration.

For riding on pavement anything bigger than 2" would be overkill for me. Take a look at Performance Bike house brands for inexpensive options that have worked well for me for $9-18 each.