rim exchange

[datb0ypr]

I recently purchased a used norco hardtail mtb with 26" wheels.i was wondering if it was possible to change the the gearing and the wheel width on it with other brand parts.the tire seem to be much wider than standard size mtb tire.i wanted to convert the bike to both trail riding and regular city cruising.

[blundar]

"datb0ypr" wrote

I recently purchased a used norco hardtail mtb with 26" wheels. I was wondering if it was possible to change the the gearing and the wheel width on it with other brand parts. The tire seem to be much wider than standard size mtb tire. Ii wanted to convert the bike to both trail riding and regular city cruising.

Cyclocross tires offer a great combination for both trail and city riding. Most of them offer good all weather traction on the street with pretty low rolling resistance, and also pretty good off-road capability. They cannot handle the gnarliest of off-road conditions, but it seems like this will be a good compromise for your needs. They are also available in 26" tire size.

Do a Google search for: Cyclocross tire 26" and you will find plenty of good ones out there. I really like to use Schwalbe and Kenda cyclocross tires for my rigid chromoly frame hybrid bike. I can take it on trails, fire roads, packed limestone paths, on pavement, concrete without any problems for long 3 – 5 hour rides without any problems.

[Dustin Gaddis]

Also look into some low profile fast rolling MTB tires. Kenda Small Block 8, Specialized Renegade, Maxxis Ikon to name a few. Lots of volume so they still work really well offroad, but they roll fast.

[datb0ypr]

tire specs
front 26×2.60
rear 24×2.60

can I replace both wheel size to 26×2.0 front and back with out any problems

[blundar]

When I upgraded from 26" X 2.1 tires to 26" x 2.3, I immediately noticed how much larger they were. Your 2.6 tires must seem huge.

These 2.3 – 2.6 high volume tires are used as a sort of "suspension" to absorb the chop while riding off-road bumpy trails (especially for hardtails). They are also better at handling muddy and soft soil conditions. The real key is to set the pressures to around 22 – 25 psi. That way the tires eat up all the small bumps.

26" x 2.0 and 26" x 2.1 are very common sizes for cyclocross and hybrids used for commuting. You should have no problems running those sizes. These will give you less rolling resistance on the road, and only slightly reduce your off-road capability. I personally would not go any smaller than that. For the street, these sizes are better at around 25 – 30 psi.

Is the 24" rear tire size that you listed a typo? What size frame is your bike?

[datb0ypr]

would I have to change the rim to put the narrow tires?

[blundar]

"datb0ypr" wrote

would I have to change the rim to put the narrow tires?

Nope…

[lynnephillips]

"blundar" wrote

[quote="datb0ypr":3tdb2yqi]I recently purchased a used norco hardtail mtb with 26" wheels. I was wondering if it was possible to change the the gearing and the wheel width on it with other brand parts. The tire seem to be much wider than standard size mtb tire. Ii wanted to convert the bike to both trail riding and regular city cruising.

Cyclocross tires offer a great combination for both trail and city riding. Most of them offer good all weather traction on the street with pretty low rolling resistance, and also pretty good off-road capability. They cannot handle the gnarliest of off-road conditions, but it seems like this will be a good compromise for your needs. They are also available in 26" tire size.

Do a Google search for: Cyclocross tire 26" and you will find plenty of good ones out there. I really like to use Schwalbe and Kenda cyclocross tires for my rigid chromoly frame hybrid bike. I can take it on trails, fire roads, packed limestone paths, on pavement, concrete without any problems for long 3 – 5 hour rides without any problems.[/quote:3tdb2yqi]

Thanks for the info mate! 😀

[blundar]

I am glad that I was able to help you…

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