New MTB 'Slick' Tyres

Hi

I'm looking at getting some new MTB 'Slick' Tyres - 26" x 2.0" (ish).  All my commute is on roads/good bike tracks.

My main priority is puncture resistance.  I'm currently using Bontrager Comfort 26" x 1.95".

Price is not a big issue.

Many thanks

Simon

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Permalink Reply by Mike Andy on April 24, 2012 at 19:19
Michelin City's for my hybrid. Never an issue.
Permalink Reply by hozozco on April 24, 2012 at 19:45

Wow, lots of new options I hadn't heard of.

Thanks - but your not making this easier!

:-)

Simon

Permalink Reply by Shav Bird on April 24, 2012 at 20:53
Check out the evolution tires from the complete cycle. 70% road 30% off road. $30 each. excellent tires from what hear
Permalink Reply by Teddles on April 24, 2012 at 20:59
Maxis Hookworms, haven't had a puncture ever (touch wood). They are big though 2.5, they are super sticky and bullet proof. I use them on my single speed commuter.
Permalink Reply by Gus K on April 24, 2012 at 22:03
Specialized Armadillos or Nimbus or whatever they are called now. 6 years and still going strong.
Permalink Reply by Noel Probert on April 25, 2012 at 22:04

I've just bought a pair of Geax Evolution for my MTB. They take 65 psi and have a thin, hard strip in the centre. I'm pretty happy with them so far.

Permalink Reply by Jilden on April 25, 2012 at 23:41

The sidewalls on my Geax Evo rear went long before the tread wore out, so I am trying the Scwalbes instead. I quite liked the Geax while it lasted.

Permalink Reply by Noel Probert on April 26, 2012 at 22:44

Sidewalls do seem weirdly thin and look very wrinkly when deflated. I think you do need to run a higher pressure with these so they don't flex. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. 

Permalink Reply by Shav Bird on April 26, 2012 at 1:17
My mate has these and said it transformed his riding
Permalink Reply by hozozco on April 26, 2012 at 12:11

Thanks again to all the replies.

I'm not really keen on the 'slime'.  I've used it before and I haven't found it effective against glass - but it makes a hell of  a mess!  It could be user error.

I am looking though the various suggestions and comparing prices and general internet 'talk' (trying to filter out the astroturfing) so again thanks for the suggestions.

I'm currently leaning towards these: Marathon Dureme Tandem, they are designed for the heavier weight, hight puncture protection and the tred looks good.  I haven't priced it in Adelaide, but it seems to be around the $60-$70 mark.

Of course I may well change my mind...

Simon

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