650b tyre for concrete bike path

[glenn l]

hi guys,

im after a tyre with low rolling resistance for use on concrete bike paths that can also do a little bit of off road (dirt/lillydale toppings) type of thing.

is there any thing out there to suit a 650b?

bike is a 2014 giant trance.

tia glenn.

 

[redline316]

hi guys,

im after a tyre with low rolling resistance for use on concrete bike paths that can also do a little bit of off road (dirt/lillydale toppings) type of thing.

is there any thing out there to suit a 650b?

bike is a 2014 giant trance.

tia glenn.

Prob look at a maxxis crossmark or a racing ralph.

 

[The Duckmeister]

Although there's not a huge range yet, there are more semi-slick, touring-type tyres becoming available in 27.5". Do something nuts & go and visit a shop, they'll be able to point you at something.

 

[stirk]

I've been procrastinating over new tyres for a few weeks and think the maxxis tread lites might suit.

No affiliation's with site but they have some cheap rubber.

http://www.pushys.com.au/bike-tubes...-5-inch-650b-bike-tyres.html?brand_pushys=404

 

[ctguru]

Prob look at a maxxis crossmark or a racing ralph.

+1 for the crossmark, i use these for my commute

also they have just released the Larsen TT in 650B

 

[richie_gt]

also they have just released the Larsen TT in 650B

Going to have to look these up for my 650b...just done a google search, can't find them, link?

I run Larsen's F & R on my 26inch shitter commuter and they are great!

Ok on the road (I've worn them down a fair bit) but they are also great in the dirt - really good compromise tyre IMO!

 

[Ezkaton]

I'd go with Larsens over Crossmarks, but mostly because the Crossmarks flick too much shit up when you hit dirt or gravel.

 

[ctguru]

Going to have to look these up for my 650b...just done a google search, can't find them, link?

I run Larsen's F & R on my 26inch shitter commuter and they are great!

Ok on the road (I've worn them down a fair bit) but they are also great in the dirt - really good compromise tyre IMO!

maybe too new

http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/07/06/maxxis-updates-the-larsen-tire-with-their-new-race-tt-xc-tread/

 

[burls]

I've tried these, pretty smooth on the road and still have similar edge grip to an ikon. Ran tubeless fine too. Would be less buzzy than a larsen or a ralph (and cheaper than ralphs).

I've been procrastinating over new tyres for a few weeks and think the maxxis tread lites might suit.

No affiliation's with site but they have some cheap rubber.

http://www.pushys.com.au/bike-tubes...-5-inch-650b-bike-tyres.html?brand_pushys=404

 

[pistonbroke]

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[glenn l]

thanks for all the help guys , will look into them

 

[bell.cameron]

Please please please look at the Kenda Happy medium, not going to lie here but probably up there best rear tyre i have ever ridden. The slick center meanwhile i rate the side knobs as having better grip than my old Nobby Nics (which isn't a surprise cause schwalbe are shit but still.) Assuming you would take the bike for a little off road everyone once and a while.

*edit* note to read first post in entirety before posting*

 

[Ezkaton]

i rate the side knobs as having better grip than my old Nobby Nics (which isn't a surprise cause schwalbe are shit but still.)

Gee, I hope you're not basing your entire opinion of Schwalbe on the old Nobby Nic.

 

[bell.cameron]

Gee, I hope you're not basing your entire opinion of Schwalbe on the old Nobby Nic.

We're talking old as in 2013 here. Not all of us burners are balding/ed 40 year olds.

 

[Ezkaton]

We're talking old as in 2013 here. Not all of us burners are balding/ed 40 year olds.

That's the NN era I'm thinking of... I'm not 40 either.
Shit tyre, but they have others that are mighty excellent!

 

[slippy]

If you get a Maxxis tyre make sure it's the hardest (70a) compound. Anything else will get eaten up by tarmac.