The Price Of Slick Bike Tyres

[Wester]

How much would i expect to pay for a pair of slick tyres with puncture protection for my mountain bike ?

 

[Friz]

Anywhere from 15 to 50 quid. Just like most of this cycling lark, you can spend what you want.

 

[cyberknight]

Like everything their are a lot of choices for price and protection , it all depends on what you prioritse and how much you want to pay.
Cheap, good rollers and reasonalbe protection can be had ...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24629&gclid=CNHGwrfmoLECFU6JfAodr2n6WA
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18829
Ultimate protection, a bit slower roller
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24542

I used the city jets and they are a good tyre , i have changed now to another tyre for my winter hack as i only use it when the roads are dodgy...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18822
On the road bike i use conti gtor skins , you can get MTB version but i can only find a 26x 1.2 version so you would have to check if your rims could take that width of tyre.

 

[Wester]

Are slicks dodgy / dangerous on wet roads

 

[MrJamie]

Are slicks dodgy / dangerous on wet roads

Have a read of this http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tyres.html#tread

 

[4F]

Are slicks dodgy / dangerous on wet roads

No

 

[cyberknight]

No

+1
More rubber in contact with the road so you have better grip.

 

[Biglad82]

So a set of "slicks" is a great option for hybrids (on the road) in any weather ?????

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

So a set of "slicks" is a great option for hybrids (on the road) in any weather ?????

Have a read of this http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tyres.html#tread

 

[ianrauk]

So a set of "slicks" is a great option for hybrids (on the road) in any weather ?????

Apart from snow and ice. yes.

 

[Biglad82]

Well well well...... Next buy me thinks.

 

[stu1903]

I've just put a set of Conti GatorHardShell's on my road bike as my Schwalbe Ultremo ZX's were cutting up badly.

Only done 40 miles on them, 25 yesterday in dry conditions and they seemed fine, and 15 miles today in the rain and traction was good.

 

[Biglad82]

Sound good to me as planning a ride at end of month along the north east coast (Sunderland)

 

[Gez73]

I run Marathon plus slicks on a Hybrid and have run the 26" on my old mountain bike in the past with no punctures and once inflated to the correct pressure they are far better than knobbly tyres on any bike being used on the roads/tracks or paths. Use minimum pressure or close to it on looser or rougher terrain and higher or maximum on flat tarmac. Makes a massive difference to traction and therefore speed and enjoyment of ride.