I have a pretty nice road bike, but I'd rather have hybrid tires on them rather than the thin traditional tires. Is it possible to do that?
I have a pretty nice road bike, but I'd rather have hybrid tires on them rather than the thin traditional tires. Is it possible to do that?
No.
Are they too thick?
Probably depends on your brakes - a chance that hybrid tires will rub. But if they can roll, it will work.
I had a nice road bike, too. Thought that after college I would get into cycling a bit and just didn't have the balls for it. After my 3rd ride, I almost got hit and decided it wasn't for me. So I had this expensive bike and it just sat there for a few years. I rode on a trainer about once a week or so, but I could have bought a nice spinning bike for less than this road bike.
I took it over to a really good bike shop in my city and explained the situation. Depending on your frame, you might be able to get touring wheels or even cyclocross wheels. I also downgraded my components and now the bike is a 10-speed as opposed to the 21-speed or whatever it used to be. I almost made it a one-speed with a flywheel (not sure that is the right term) but decided not to.
Anyway, now I use it to ride around with my kids and commute to work in the fall/spring. So basically it is a really expensive cruiser, but at least it gets used.
You are limited to the tire thickness though, and you can't really get too thick, unfortunately.
I am sure someone on here knows a hell of a lot more than me, but I figured I would at least share my experience.
You are limited by brake and chainstay clearance. Measure the distance across your chainstays where the tire will be and that will give you the best idea.
Remember that "skinny" tires have several variations in width. You can sneak up to the greatest width possible before they become hybrid tires. A bit of extra width and lower pressure can make a big difference.
Gator skin tires are your best option for pavement commutes. They have reasonable tread and are super durable. They go up to 32mm which is pretty wide tire (just check clearance). Bike Shop will put on for free or $10 w/ tire purchase.
Any sort of knobby tire is useless/ counterproductive unless you regularly ride gravel or dirt. If you do, you shouldn't take a "nice road bike" over those routes anyway.
They aren't hybrid tires, just wider 700c tires.
Take the bike to your local bike shop and tell them you want the fattest tire that still fits. Let the shop mount them.
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