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Ray (webmaster) on 10/13/2005 9:53:07 AM:
One very common topic here is what type of tire to use on the trail, and whether road bikes are appropriate. September Brown recently posted some very useful advice on the "phred" mailing list, which I have copied to the BikeKatyTrail website. There's also an explanation of why single-wheeled trailers will work better than 2-wheel trailers: Katy Trail Bike Type, Tire, and Trailer Discussion

 
MLH from Overland Park KS on 10/15/2005 11:14:13 PM:
Here are some links to tires that work well on the KATY in approximate order of desirable traits, especially tread patterns:

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/bicycle/themes/tires/city/travelcontact/travelcontact_en.html

http://tires.hutchinson.fr/uk/velo/accueil.htm

http://www.schwalbetires.com/on_tour_touring.php?Nickname=MARATHON&Image=TireImages/marathon.jpg

http://www.schwalbetires.com/on_tour_expedition.php?Nickname=MARATHON%20XR&Image=TireImages/marathon_xr.gif

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqSection.jsp?sid=EquipTiresCX

http://www.maxxis.com/products/bicycle/product_detail.aspx?id=225

http://www.panaracer.com/eng/products/index_ur.html

http://www.kendausa.com/bicycle/comfort.html

Happy trails!