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  • What 29er tyres for the road
  • jonnyrockymountain
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    currently built my 29er with rigid forks for a bit of road work, so looking for some roady/semi-slick tyres to run on my crest rim’s tubeless, but not wanting anything too skinny ideal 1.5-1.8 ish?
    Anyone know of anything out there?

    benji
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    Any decent 700x28c tyre will do exactly what you are looking.

    jonnyrockymountain
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    didn’t know that a 700 was the exact same size as a 29er?
    If they are great, cheers

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    nemesis
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    Yes, 29er = 700c. You just need to check that you don’t run tyres too narrow for the width of the rim (or pumped up too hard).

    tomd
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    Yep exactlt the same size, plenty of suitable 700C / 29er touring tyres available to suit any budget.

    scud
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    I run Schwalbe Durano 700 X28 tyres on Crests on the CX bike for winter road duties, work fine and give a good profile.

    Got a spare set that have only done less than 200 miles if any good to you?

    jonnyrockymountain
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    scud, I was looking for a bit more width ie 35-40, cheers though

    faustus
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    Vittoria randonneur hyper 35 – 40mm, decent price on planet – x. Good tyres too.

    Northwind
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    Schwalbe Kojak’s a good option if you want fairly fat- they’re still sensibly light, and fast, and have a wee smidgen of puncture protection.

    jonnyrockymountain
    Full Member

    cheers

    Kryton57
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    I’ve got some Schwalbe Marathons in the shed I don’t want.

    jonnyrockymountain
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    size, pics, kryton57 email in my profile

    HoratioHufnagel
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    I’ve got some of these in 700c * 40, seem lightweight, fast and comfy so far (and no punctures in London yet)
    http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIRNDHYP/vittoria-randonneur-hyper-folding-tyre

    Certainly better than the old 28mm gatorskins on potholes and the occasional off-road detour.

    edit – noticed they are mentioned above!

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