MTB on the road + tyre pressures + epiphany

[Angelfishsolo]

OK, I've ended up with Schwalbe Land Cruisers 26" 1.75's. Am yet to take the bike for a test spin but just the feel of the tyres tells me I'm in for a treat.

I find it strange that the tyres have front and rear rotational arrows as my previous Halfrauds ones were Uni directional. Then again I'll never be venturing into that vultures lair again!!!

I also got two Raleigh inner tubes. My god they make my originals feel like balloon rubber. Right off for a test ride soon.

I'll keep you posted (if anyone is interested ;-) )

Dave S

 

[col]

OK, I've ended up with Schwalbe Land Cruisers 26" 1.75's. Am yet to take the bike for a test spin but just the feel of the tyres tells me I'm in for a treat.

I find it strange that the tyres have front and rear rotational arrows as my previous Halfrauds ones were Uni directional. Then again I'll never be venturing into that vultures lair again!!!

I also got two Raleigh inner tubes. My god they make my originals feel like balloon rubber. Right off for a test ride soon.

I'll keep you posted (if anyone is interested ;-) )

Dave S

I think quite a few of us will be interested Angelfishsolo,i can remember when i got my slicks to replace the knobblies,and what a difference it made,hope you enjoy the difference as much as i did.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Thank you very much indeed.

I think quite a few of us will be interested Angelfishsolo,i can remember when i got my slicks to replace the knobblies,and what a difference it made,hope you enjoy the difference as much as i did.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Well I've just come back from my 1st test ride with the newly fitted Schwalbe Land Cruiser 26" 175's and OMG what a difference.

Downside - Took me a while to get used to slimmer tyers and they are so quiet my squeaky breaks sound that much louder.

Upside - So much quieter, smoother, grippier. I actually made a point of stopping at the bike shop and thanking the owner for his assistance in their choice.

Have a much longer run planned for Thursday AM so will hopefully have more feedback then.