Dan Burkhart wrote:
> Richard When I went looking for a good high pressure 20" tire, I happened on an excellent BMX tire
> called the Maxxis Hookworm. It is a
> 1.95" tire, and just barely fits in the chain stays of my Quetzal, ( I have to keep the wheel
> absolutely true) . It is a phenomenally good tire in every respect. Prior to installing it, I
> had never seen one on a recumbent, but I have since seen several. It is also now available in
> 16x1.95, so I now have one on the front wheel, and one on my Bob trailer. It has very low
> rolling resistance and is excellent on gravel or soft surfaces. It is a slick tread with a
> hookworm design which I have found to be good in the wet. It is also the quietest tire I have
> ever used. Dan Burkhart Oakville Ont
I have ISO 53-406 Maxxis Hookworm tires on my Dragonflyer [1], and they resemble small motorcycle
tires in weight and appearance. So far they appear to be quite damage resistant, and I believe that
they would be a good choice for touring or commuting. However, I suspect that clearance will be an
issue on many single-track recumbents. [2]
[1]
<http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/Dragonflyer/df2.jpg>.
[2] They would not work on my 2000 RANS Rocket, since the chain would rub on the tire when using the
two largest sprockets.
Tom Sherman - Quad Cities