2006-07-24 05:44:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
If you're a casual rider, it's really not worth the cost of replacing the wheel. Why don't you just get some slicks for your mtb? The tires are still fat, but with less tread so you'll go faster. Alternatively, if you sometimes take the trail and sometimes the road, get a semi-slick tire similar to what they sell on hybrid bikes. Be careful of buying the correct size tire.
2006-07-24 05:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by someone_else 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From personal experience I can say that the skinny tyres will be faster, for the simple reason that the bike will be lighter and you will require lesser energy to paddle it. But mind you, you will need a greater skill level to maneuver the bike at high speeds and while navigating sharp turns.
2006-07-24 05:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wider ones are more for mountain bikes, going through trails and paths. The other ones were designed for racing, usually on hard ground like pavement or concrete.
So yes..well depending on whos riding what, but you know what I mean .
2006-07-24 05:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by the ant ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The skinny tire'd bikes are made for faster road riding, but aren't as sturdy.
2006-07-24 05:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
By about 5 or 6 km/h.
I rode with both for 1 summer (pavement only)
and I had a spedometer on my bike.
Average speed on 15 km commute to work:
knobby tires (2.1 thickness) = 26 km/h
Slicks (1.5 thickness) = 31 km/h
Also expended less energy to go faster with slicks.
2006-07-24 05:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will be faster because:
-less rolling resistance
-less rotational weight
If you are putting on slicks on a MTB for riding on the road, you also gain better control and grip (but less on off-road trails).
2006-07-24 07:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by Ben P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends. yes you can go was faster on a profesional bike frame withe skinny tires. but if you are going to go off roads a lot then i wouldn't use them because they are only made for the road.
2006-07-24 13:49:57 · answer #7 · answered by princesskd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are on the skill level of a Lance Armstrong - Tour de France type racer - you won't notice much difference.
2006-07-24 05:49:42 · answer #8 · answered by bigej65 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a smaller contact area with the ground equals less friction... but other then that i don't have any idea. ask at a local bike shop.
2006-07-24 05:49:36 · answer #9 · answered by lexie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-24 23:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by gasnavi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋