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  • 26" tubeless road tyres. Do they exist?
  • shermer75
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    Now that they are coming down in price they are looking like a real possibility for the commuter. Not sure if they’ll ever make them in 26er size though!!

    Posted 8 years ago
    gonzy
    Free Member

    considered doing a ghetto conversion on my 700c wheels but i decided against it after doing a bit of online research. apparently its not a good idea due to the high tyre pressures used IIRC

    Posted 8 years ago
    shermer75
    Free Member

    Yes, this is my understanding too. The bead needs to be reinforced, apparently. I also found (when I tried it anyway haha) that it’s harder to get them to seal- also because of the high pressure (I’m assuming!) 🙂

    Posted 8 years ago
    reggiegasket
    Free Member

    If you run discs then just fit 700c wheels…?

    Posted 8 years ago
    shermer75
    Free Member

    Good point. The main reasons are:

    – I have Alfine rear and dynamo front hubs, so it’s all about replacing rims rather than wheels for me

    – 26er rims are silly cheap right now and I’ve just bought a pair(!) Merlin Cycles

    – I don’t want to have to replace my mudguards 🙂

    Posted 8 years ago
    nickc
    Full Member

    Now that they are coming down in price

    are they?

    Posted 8 years ago
    shermer75
    Free Member

    I thought so:

    Hutchinson Fusion £26.99

    Posted 8 years ago
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