help me pick a 26" tire

[sfhbike]

Schwalbe Marathon Mondial (folding version is the higher quality one). Beefy, nice tread, bombproof. I have them on my Surly DT. Probably on the heavier side.

[adamhell]

Originally Posted by Frankwurst

Rat Trap Pass.

^^^

[RFC]

There is a world of good 26" allarounder tires out there.

I've had good luck with WTB slicks on my Russian "Titanium Red" SS bomber. I think they are 1.85".

(Seat is flat. Perceived angle in photo due to rear wheel being slightly higher than front).

[AngryScientist]

i wound up with Vittoria Evolution tires.

very inexpensive and a good way to determine if the set-up of this bike is going to work before i spring for something more pricey. only a short ride on them so far, but pretty good i think.

[RFC]

I have put together several vintage MTB drop bar bombers. They are fun to build and a blast to ride. Just dig into the parts bin and have at it!

[MikeD]

Originally Posted by MrDangerPants

Thanks! Most likely thumbshifters. I'm thinking of 2x8 also (or 1x8 even) as I have an 8-speed drivetrain hanging out in my parts bin. Here's what the setup looked like on my Firefly:

7 speed shifters?

[NHAero]

In the balloon tire world, let's say 2" and over, it looks as though the Rat Trap Pass is the lightest tire by a considerable margin. Have I missed a contender?

[Hindmost]

Originally Posted by MikeD

7 speed shifters?

These shifters had a mysterious extra click the purpose of which came clear in about 1994.

[MikeD]

Originally Posted by Hindmost

These shifters had a mysterious extra click the purpose of which came clear in about 1994.

7 and 8 speed spacing is different. They don't work well as 8 speed. I tried, even with a J something adapter. Better off with Pauls thumbies if you want proper shifting.

[vitaly66]

Originally Posted by NHAero

In the balloon tire world, let's say 2" and over, it looks as though the Rat Trap Pass is the lightest tire by a considerable margin. Have I missed a contender?

Just noticed some Continental "Speed King II RS" tires on Wiggle this morning, 26x2.2, weight spec'd at 420g, that's some 30+grams lighter than the standard RTP, and about matches the extralight...

[NHAero]

That is an awesome tire! Some light side knobs for the dirt. Just ordered a pair - they also have a savenew discount code on Wiggle.
Thanks!

Originally Posted by vitaly66

Just noticed some Continental "Speed King II RS" tires on Wiggle this morning, 26x2.2, weight spec'd at 420g, that's some 30+grams lighter than the standard RTP, and about matches the extralight...

[MrDangerPants]

Originally Posted by Hindmost

These shifters had a mysterious extra click the purpose of which came clear in about 1994.

Yup, they had the ghost click making them 7 & 8 speed.

Originally Posted by MikeD

7 and 8 speed spacing is different. They don't work well as 8 speed. I tried, even with a J something adapter. Better off with Pauls thumbies if you want proper shifting.

Indeed the spacing is different but it's minuscule: Shimano 7 speed spacing is 5mm and 8 speed spacing is 4.8mm. I've used the Shimano 7-speed thumb shifters (both MT62 and the M732) with a M900 8-speed cassette dating back to 1992 and don't recall ever having issues.

[Keith A]

Originally Posted by 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.

Where have you bought the Super Moto in a 26"?

[zambenini]

Bumping this. Need some fat 26” tires. I would definitely go with Surly Extra Terrestrials but I am pretty sure they won’t clear my frame in the rear but just barely. I want something at truly 2.4” in the back and can go bigger in front. Thinking Holy Rollers, or in MTB tires Minions of different sizes.

Thoughts??

[zambenini]

Oh yeah and use will mostly be bike path baby trailer plus occasional dirt fun