Merida Crossway hybrid tyres for trails

traume

Hello!
I bought Merida Crossway hybrid while ago as I never believe that I will go to mountains ever. That time has come, I would love to go to Ballinastoe. There is no way in earth I could be crazy rider as I have no experience in mountains, but little safety (tyres) would not be bad.

On bike I have 700 x 40c 28x 1,5/8 tyres. I would love to get something wider and with more grip as with this tyres I afraid from wet grass and gravel..
In attachments are photos of gaps between tyres and frame.

By any chance anyone has done something similar to similar bike as this?
Can anyone recommend some tyres?

I believe that if I remove mud guards, in front I can use pretty big tyre, not sure about rear tyre, but if I'm not wrong - front is more important.
At the moment I have found 2 choices - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Schwalbe-Smart-Wired-Black--42-622/dp/B004XVQ67I/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1429109999&sr=8-23&keywords=700c+x+40c+tyre
and http://www.amazon.co.uk/Continental-Crossride-Reflex-0100718-Black/dp/B00AYA86ES/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1429121198&sr=8-5&keywords=700c+off+road
but they are not much wider then the tyre I have.


What about MTB tyres? Is there any type of MTB tyres which I could fit?

JBokeh

I've ridden some of the local single track near me on my hybrid with schwalbe land cruiser tyres on it. It was mad sketchy and really slow, but totally do-able. Both tyres you listed would be more than ready for a bit of trail riding. Not too clued in on cyclocross but I'd be looking into them tyres too if they'd fit your wheels.

Be very careful of your wheels too, I've had to true the front wheel on my hybrid after doing some daft stuff, so try not to ride any drops or jumps on it. Best thing you can do is take it handy and get a feel for the way the bike handles before trying to go fast. You'll find you have really good fun at it after a while

traume

JBokeh wrote: »

I've ridden some of the local single track near me on my hybrid with schwalbe land cruiser tyres on it. It was mad sketchy and really slow, but totally do-able. Both tyres you listed would be more than ready for a bit of trail riding. Not too clued in on cyclocross but I'd be looking into them tyres too if they'd fit your wheels.

Be very careful of your wheels too, I've had to true the front wheel on my hybrid after doing some daft stuff, so try not to ride any drops or jumps on it. Best thing you can do is take it handy and get a feel for the way the bike handles before trying to go fast. You'll find you have really good fun at it after a while

Cheers!
The size is tyres are worrying, but let's try. Once noone else is giving any advice, I'm going to order Smart Sams.
I really doubt I would dear to go fast at the start, that can be lethal

beauf

I've a MTB with slicks for commuting, I would say the you need the tread/knobblies for grip as I have none on grass or mud/gravel. The fatter the tyre it will be more cushioning. But I don't think you need to get some fat tyre just to go off road. A hybrid tyre with knobblies would be enough. The fatter tyre would take some of the impact out of hitting stones, roots etc. If theres none of that, then you'd probably be ok.

I'm guessing though, I've not done it.

traume

Today changed to Smart Sam 28x1.75. Amazing tyres. Just put on 20km on them, so nice and comfy ride. Now I'm ready for snail slow Ballinastoe.