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Kathy

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Nov 11, 2009, 9:19:47 PM11/11/09
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I inherited a mountain bike from my son (Raleigh Teton 1986) and I would
like to

be able to use it just for exercising in the street (concrete, asphalt and
occasionally

gravel) and I need to replace the worn tires. The ones that I found seem to
have rough

treading for rough terrain but I would prefer tires that give me a smooth
ride.

Could I replace the originals with a set of tires that are a bit smother?

By the way, the tire are 26 x 2.125

Any suggestion where could I get them? Online or I am in South Florida.

Thank you in advance

Kathy


Tom

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Nov 11, 2009, 10:45:21 PM11/11/09
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The amount of air you put in the tires controls the ride much more than
the tread design. You can get the tires at Target or Wal-Mart.

Chuck Anderson

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Nov 12, 2009, 3:06:11 AM11/12/09
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Kathy wrote:
> I inherited a mountain bike from my son (Raleigh Teton 1986) and I would
> like to be able to use it just for exercising in the street (concrete, asphalt and
> occasionally gravel) and I need to replace the worn tires. The ones that I found seem to
> have rough treading for rough terrain but I would prefer tires that give me a smooth
> ride.
>
> Could I replace the originals with a set of tires that are a bit smother?
>

Yes, easily. I use tires labeled "town and country" or "city" to ride on
pavement and occasionally on limestone or dirt paths.

> By the way, the tire are 26 x 2.125
>

Sounds like you want thinner tires ... like 26 x 1.25 - 26x 1.75 (I
prefer 26 x 1.5)

Here's a decent example.
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1035343_-1_50000_20000_50005

When I go to the Performance store near me I usually find one a little
thinner and even cheaper, but this is the kind of thing you are looking
for. No need to spend a lot of money.

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Kathy

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Nov 12, 2009, 12:07:14 PM11/12/09
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Thank you very much Tom and Chuck.


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terryc

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Nov 16, 2009, 10:36:50 PM11/16/09
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On Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:19:47 -0500, Kathy wrote:

> I inherited a mountain bike from my son

> and I need to replace the worn tires.

> Could I replace the originals with a set of tires that are a bit
> smother?

Just look for something with a continuous central flat ridge line. Much
smoother and quieter. YMMV, but you might have to look around a bit.

>
> By the way, the tire are 26 x 2.125

That is a lot of rubber/nylon and air to revolve, not to mention arm
action in pumping them up. Come down to a 26x 1.75

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