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Matt from Altoona pa on 5/24/2013 1:05:01 PM:
Hey there, I completed the GAP last year and rode a 26 in "city slick" tire with no knobbies. I am planning on a 3 day GAP & C/O ride in mid June. Any suggestions on a trail tire for the C/O portion? i will have very little weight and no trailer this time...

 
Hondo from Wva on 5/28/2013 7:26:45 AM:
If your tires are still in good shape you could just put tire liners in the ones you have.Thats what I use.When those tires wear out you can then put the same liners in your next set.

 
Matt from Altoona Pa on 5/28/2013 11:40:53 AM:
from a traction standpoint, "slicks" are ok?

Matt

 
Hondo from Wva on 5/28/2013 12:24:13 PM:
Honestly I think you will be better off to use a different tire with tread.The liners will help prevent a puncture but if the Towpath is wet you might slip and slide a bit with slicks.

 
Matt from Altoona on 5/30/2013 10:57:51 AM:
thanks