help me pick a 26" tire

[AngryScientist]

let's say you were building an adventure touring bicycle...

a google image search yielded this inspirational photograph.

what tires would you use?

[dustyrider]

Maxxis ikon, hollyroller, hookworm.

[AngryScientist]

thanks dusty.

i'm loving the looks of these vittorias, but they seem to be vaporware in 26" - not available anywhere...

[Benneke]

Schwalbe has a great line of touring tires. The Marathon is super popular, and I've heard good things about the Big Ben and Super Moto.

[mg2ride]

I love the Town and Countries that are on the one in the photo.

[JasonF]

Nick,

Are you thinking about converting a vintage mountain bike? I'm currently obsessed with getting a vintage steel mountain bike (e.g. Bridgestone, Spec Stumpjumper, etc...) and going that route over a "gravel grinder."

[bmeryman]

Schwalbe Marathons (dependable, proven)

or...

Michelin Country Rocks (inexpensive, nice riding)

[R3awak3n]

depends on the terrain you are going touring on. For a pavement and gravel Rat Trap Pass Compass tires.

[etu]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

depends on the terrain you are going touring on. For a pavement and gravel Rat Trap Pass Compass tires.

1+, unless you're way out remote from anywhere. even then probably can easily pack a spare or two.

[rodcad]

I love Continental Travel Contacts in 2.0 width.

[HillDancer]

Schwalbe Marathon Almotion
https://www.bike24.com/p265651.html
http://www.bicyclerollingresistance....-almotion-2016

[weisan]

http://www.cyclefar.com/best-tyres-cycle-toruing/

[MrDangerPants]

I've run both the Maxxis Hookworm (26x2.5):



And the Schwalbe Super Moto (26x2.35):



On my Ted Wojcik. The Ted is currently in queue for a rebuild (2x10 all-around drop bar adventure & urban assault creature) and I'll be going with the Super Moto tires again.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by JasonF

Nick,

Are you thinking about converting a vintage mountain bike? I'm currently obsessed with getting a vintage steel mountain bike (e.g. Bridgestone, Spec Stumpjumper, etc...) and going that route over a "gravel grinder."

Thanks guys, and yes Jason, that's the plan. I picked up an old bridgestone MB-3 here and am going to take my time over the winter and build it with some kind of drop bars and make it an adventure rig.

[AngryScientist]

great bike dangerpants!

what shifters will you use for the 2x10 situation?