Comments on: Just Ask Jack — Good 26″ Commuter Tires?

By: MyManFred

MyManFred — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:39:18 +0000

I’ve been using Mr. Tuffy tire liners in my tires since 1993 and I haven’t had any flats in any of them since using them. I started using them when I was stationed in Hawaii due to Kiawe (Kee-yah-vee)tree thorns. I put those in and went over downed barbed wire fencing on base, under the Kiawe trees trying to get flats with “no” success. I run two in the front & one in the back. When I switch to my 1.5″, I use the same ones that’s used for my 2.3s- no issue. Heavy yes but, beats walking anyday

By: Nate

Nate — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:15:18 +0000

I have 1000 miles on a pair of Nashbar Urban 26×1.5″ with no flats and they roll fast. Excellent bargain often on sale for as low as $10

By: Tom Trottier

Tom Trottier — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:10:27 +0000

I have thought and thought about this. What happened was the chicken legged bikers that didn’t hane any power in their legs whined about the weight of the thicker tires ie. Farmer Johns. The manfactures couldn’t stand the whining, so they produced thin tires to pacify these dweebs, the result: a tire that can’t hold up to any sticker. Case in point: I have a dirt bike, the tires are substantially thicker, thorns do not penetrate, glass does not cut, and even nails do not penetrate. I have not had a flat in 5 years. On the other hand I ride slime and have flats every time I ride. I have tried liners too the only thing that works is to cut the bead off a slick and cot it to length and put it in the tire as you would a liner. albeit bumpy on the asphalt, but it works on the dirt and it doubles as leg weights to a runner, take them out and it seems like you have wings!!

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:59:42 +0000

Smitty,

Manufacturing tires can be an ugly, dirty mess –and there’s no way to effectively make them in an eco-friendly manner.

That being said, Taiwan is probably the most labor-friendly of the countries that make tires. They’ve made good strides in workers’ rights, clean and modern factories, etc. Thailand is also a major tire producer, but I don’t know anything about their labor practices or environmental record.

By: Smitty

Smitty — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:15:48 +0000

I started shopping for a new tire for my commuter bike yesterday. I wanted to buy an American made tire. I found out America hasn’t made a bicycle tire since 1987. It’s a shame, America doesn’t make anything anymore. Anyone have any recommendation on which country to by a Bicycle tire from? I’m looking for the most labor and environmently friendly country to send my money to.

Thanks,
Smitty

By: Quinn

Quinn — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:36:08 +0000

I just got the 29″ Drifters today, As Sweet as i remember them!
http://flickr.com/photos/27694104@N02/2754367611/

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By: sometimesangry

sometimesangry — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:18:15 +0000

My bike came with Tioga City Slickers as standard but after 6 punctures in as many weeks, I bought myself a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Plus. Haven’t had a single puncture since, these tyres are amazing in comparison, I can recommend them 100%.

By: Crazy Commuting Cyclist

Crazy Commuting Cyclist — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:20:53 +0000

I wrote a review of the Kenda Kross Plus if you are intrested in a tire that is good for commuting and does well on hard packed trails.

http://crazycommutingcyclist.blogspot.com/search/label/Kenda%20Review

By: Quinn

Quinn — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:21:03 +0000

I put 1,700 miles on a pair of 26″ Serfas Drifter tires, without a flat, and I have a pair of 29″ Drifters on the way now.