Broader tyres used on MTB tend to be knobby. That means the threads on them are cut deeper which is why they have better grip and are suitable for rough terrain rides.
Cyclists who ride for speed or on paved road will prefer slimmer slick tyres with shallow grooves which can roll faster and smoother. 700C slick tyres like this are usually installed on road, touring, hybrids and fixed gear bikes.
Some broader tyres are also supplied slick but you will not be able to find 700C slim tyres with knobby threads.
Some broader tyres are also supplied slick but you will not be able to find 700C slim tyres with knobby threads.
The width can be seen imprinted on the side of the tyre with its size. It will read like, 27.5x2.1”, 27.5” indicates its diameter and 2.1” is its width.
When cyclists, who ride on MTB with knobby 27.5” tyres, join racing events on paved road, they will replace those tyres with slick ones of narrower width. So, they may consider getting slick tyre in size of 27.5x1.5” to 1.75” in width. They will also need to replace the tubes if the size of their current tubes does not match.
You will find the information here useful if you want to know more about bicycle tyres and tubes, especially if you are considering changing them yourselves.
Air leaks out of tube faster for cyclists who are overweight. While others may need to pump air into their mountain bike tyre at least every two to three weeks, cyclists who are overweight may find that they need to pump their tubes more often. So, it will be less of a hassle for them to ride bikes with broader tyres. Fatbike can be considered as the tyre size is 26X4”.
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