I'd like to get some knobbies on my cruiser. There's too many thorns around the neighborhood for my slicks . Any reason why I shouldn't?
1558262
For the love of god people..no slime tubes!! they weigh 8 tons and don't work with anything beyond a .1 mm hole. Use a combination of thorn resistant tires, and tubes, along with decent quality tire liners. My tires have been over glass and plenty of thorns with not a single PSI lost, no slime whatsoever.
1558263
To add to Chuck's comments, or get the thicker thorn-resistant tubes if you don't want the slime kind.
1558264
If a cruiser, then it is built to take cruiser treads. Having said that, putting on knobbies wouldn't interfere at all with ride.You could also use the no flat tubes that can reduce flats.
1558265
More aggressive tires may not solve that issue, and your slicks will have a much faster speed with a lot less friction, the thicker tubes are your best bet.
1558266
Mr. Clark getting knobbies to eliminate thorns punturing your tires is not the answer. Better to invest in tire liners and slime tubes.
2065883
If the route is flat you're probably ok. I have the cruiser for riding around my neighborhood and hills are a little brutal with the single gear.
641171
I have always had the wheels on the sidewalk. I suppose you could put them on the grassy side but would be not as smooth of a surface.
28173
hello, i often ride 20-30 miles a day in good weather, i changed and customized my overdrive for my style of riding, a comfy seat, metal pedals, a more street friendly tire. A note though, if you plan on adding a rack and bag to the rear in in for a challenge as there are no braze on's to attach anything to. Fugi makes a nice 29er with 30 speeds, and Haro was my 1st choise but i didn't like the guy selling them.
1560279
Just installed on cruiser bike with 26" tires-looks good. Also looks too big for 24".? Never tried but advise against using on 24... Try looking for your size 24" fenders on bike model, web-site. Yeah, these are too big. They would scratch frame or you would have to tweak fenders to fit. Ask your bike shop mechanic what to try.
2268328
My fenders were already trimmed. I think it would have fit and been fine for street use. But, it would have rubbed with full articulation during off road use. With the trimmed fenders and bushwacker fender flares, no problems at all.
1629404
depends on what kind of commuter bike, I'll just base it how wide is your tire, mine is a 26"x1.95, I think if it is less than 1.8 this fender will be overkill it will look too wide for the tire, aesthetically this fenders looks good except when your tire is too narrow and especially if its not a knobby tire...well its not theft proof, its actually designed to be easily removed and install.. but that works for me because it doesn't rain much where I live, so I want it be easily removed when I want to. once you have attached the cones and screw under your fork it will only take you a few seconds to remove it and maximum of 1 minute to put it back on. very light to carry around. depends on what kind of commuter bike, I'll just base it how wide is your tire, mine is a 26"x1.95, I think if it is less than 1.8 this fender will be overkill it will look too wide for the tire, aesthetically this fenders looks good except when your tire is too narrow and especially if its not a knobby tire...well its not theft proof, its actually designed to be easily removed and install.. but that works for me because it doesn't rain much where I live, so I want it be easily removed when I want to. once you have attached the cones and screw under your fork it will only take... » Read More depends on what kind of commuter bike, I'll just base it how wide is your tire, mine is a 26"x1.95, I think if it is less than 1.8 this fender will be overkill it will look too wide for the tire, aesthetically this fenders looks good except when your tire is too narrow and especially if its not a knobby tire...well its not theft proof, its actually designed to be easily removed and install.. but that works for me because it doesn't rain much where I live, so I want it be easily removed when I want to. once you have attached the cones and screw under your fork it will only take you a few seconds to remove it and maximum of 1 minute to put it back on. very light to carry around. « Show Less
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yes you can put them on a drop through deck, but I prefer putting them on just a regular skateboard deck. I tried and place them on a 46 downhill board, and they rode pretty cool like surfing on water. Sidewinders ride good on any deck. cruisers are fun, flexi bored are fun too. check out sector 9 striker board.
1729811
nah, they tend to skip and hop when I try to slide with them. You CAN slide with them, in fact I learned how to slide with them. They're just not great for it. They're great cruising wheels, they're big and soft and they keep momentum well.
886413
Yes, you'll have to get a tuner and I recommend an air filter. I have the Vance and Hines dual headers and the slip ons. The sound is better than a lot of slip ons but do yourself a favor and get a tuner and air filter or avoid these pipes. I'm barely happy with them, I think they sound mediocre and I've been riding for 20 plus years. They LOOK sharp though!
611201
I would not think so. I have them with 700 X 40 knobbys during the winter and the clearance on the back wheel is very close.
2224212
Even if you stand up and sprint, it won't be loud if you have either cyclocross tires or road slicks. I don't know about knobbies but on my bike I don't even have to turn up the TV from twelve feet away.
167512
I use them as tubeless tires with STANS tubeless system. After a few rides, I would buy the Kidna tires that are more aggressive tread.
2196245
No you can't. Do you know what flared fenders are? If not check with your local Toyota dealer.
1629406
Probably or kill for committing unless you have really fat tires. It is not something you would leave, it pops of quickly and you would take it with you.
528876
They have knobby surfaces, at leas the belt on mine. I know they are for traction not to mimic outdoor surfaces. There is too much outdoors to mimic on one belt (my opinion) but you do need traction. You can visit a dept store and feel them for yourself. Mine has round either holes or protrusions I did not look that close no larger than the dia. of a spaghetti noodle.
1890862
I have a couple of those hills too. A lot of the hills in my area are in the 45 to 60 degree range. The bike handles them beautifully. Put it in low gear before you get to the hill. Be prepared to pedal. You can do it. I love this bike.