Mountain Bike tyres - how does the sizing work?

[cbrunsdonza]

Prices are ridiculous for tires, I spent like R1500 the other day for two new tubeless tires for my bike

Also ask your LBS for some "new" second hand tyres. I got my crossmarks for half price as the owner bought the bike but wanted an upgrade. Tyres did not even go around the block. After 2 yrs I still have them.

I love crossmarks on tar, very comfy ride and I've done 1500km on them. Had some slicks (1.2) but they are dangerous and then my 1,9" Town & Countries where awesome till I puncture a massive hole in them, they still got good tread after 2

[cbrunsdonza]

I want to get semi-slicks for work and back... but been out of cycling for ages...

Current tyres are 26x2.1... do I need to get another 26x2.1... or can it be 26xwhat ever (I'm assuming this is width).

Any recommendation on semi's, and where to get in Cape Town.

Check out CWCylces, they are very cheap and deliver.

[Rouxenator]

How far are you from work? Shortest route for me is 9.11km : http://www.sports-tracker.com/#/work...8o1a19dqohldpo
After work I prefer a more scenic yet challenging ride home : http://www.sports-tracker.com/#/work...3iph2o2n2s4fip

Stellenbosch FTW.

[xrapidx]

Check out CWCylces, they are very cheap and deliver.

Thanks! I also found that my knobblies were getting chowed on the tar, might just be mileage though... was doing around 250km (and the roads were hot) a week but now its down to 150km

[Rouxenator]

Check out CWCylces, they are very cheap and deliver.

Had a look but for some reason I think the LBS is cheaper. I need to replace my Maxxis Aspens as they are looking pretty bad after 3000km. Especially the rear one since I love tail sliding in single tracks and my setup is pretty heavy, bike is 17kg and I am 85kg. 2nd hand is an option if they are in good shape.

[yazzo]

I'll be at WW - but I won't be on a bike, we opted for the much more relaxing, hire a private taxi to drive us around

Cycling tomorrow and Wednesday to work - so lets hope it holds.

A bit of rain forecasted for tomorrow afternoon.

[xrapidx]

A bit of rain forecasted for tomorrow afternoon.

I can swim.

[ClintX]

For some comparative pricing CWCycles is good to look at but also check out Buy Cycle, and if you really want to see how we get ripped off check out Chain Reaction Cycles.

You can set the currency to rands and see how much cheaper things are. You can risk importing but you could be slapped with heavy duties.

Out of interest, I've got Kenda Small Block Eights on my MTB and I love them. The only place they are not great is if it is particularly muddy as the close tread holds the mud but that same close tread means it rolls more freely on the tar and hard surfaces.