Tire Question

[Idealmuse]

I need to put slicks on my MTB for Tri trainging/racing until I can pickout /afford a road bike.

My tires say 26 x 2.00 on the side.

will these slicks fit?

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=15304&subcategory_ID=5425

The chart seems to indicate yes, but I'm afraid that the are too narrow and would cause rim issues/flats more often.

Is there a better option? I don't see any smoothMTB tires that say 2.00

Thanks for helping the newB! :)

[tulip]

Yes, they ought to fit your rims fine. Get some narrower tubes (26x1.25 or thereabouts) with high pressure presta valves. then make sure your pump accommodates presta valves; otherwise you'll need a new pump.

2" wide mtb tires are really wide. You'll be much better off with the narrower ones that you show.

[Grog]

If you keep your tires properly inflated (which means pumping them up once a week) and successfully avoid broken glass and the like, you will have no problems with those tires.

And you'll see an immediate difference in speed!

[Idealmuse]

Thanks. That helps tons!

Off to go find some tubes.