Just wanted to introduce myself and maybe get a spot of advice or two.
I want to get in to mountain biking and to that end bought a 2001 Gary Fisher x-caliber 29’er this spring.
It had been left entirely stock apart from a new rear tire, I got a bit excited and added some avid elixir 1 disk brakes, I’m waiting on some hydraulic cable ties to tidy it all up and a set of grips but that’s all for now. Although I will probably replace the bar and stem to something that fits me a bit better.
I’ve enjoyed tinkering away at it and getting it all working properly again, at this point I need to stop tinkering and start riding. I have an 11 month old so escaping can be a bit of a challenge but I’ve gotten out for a few short jaunts. I also bought myself a trainer and now just need a rear wheel to run on it this will hopefully let me get a bit of a workout in during the evening when a certain someone is sleeping.
Now to my question-
I’m looking for a tires that will suit. I won’t be doing any crazy trail riding at this point, mostly I will probably only get out with the trailer which will force me to stick to wide trails and pavement. Any recommendations for a 29er tire that suits hardpack and gravel that won’t break the bank?
HI Miriam, Jeff here. The guy you got the trainer from 
Your dropbox link didn’t work because it was a link to a page with an image in it versus directly to the image. In anycase I’ve edited your posting with the image.
About tires, I now that Sportwheels in Sackville carries Serfas branded 29er tires which do tend to come in at a lower price than brands like Schwalbe or Maxxis and might be what you are looking for. Otherwise I’d recommend Schwalbe Racing Ralphs or the Kenda Small Block 8
OH and as for your trainer wheel, 700c road tires will fit 29ers so you can just get a trainer tire.
thanks for fixing the image for me, I should have previewed it to make sure it works.
Going to look in to the serfas… The schwalbe Racing Ralphs looks awesome though good suggestion, 
I’m thinking mothers day present.
I am actually looking for a 700 rear, I haven’t seen too much listed I may have to wait until it warms up a bit and people want to clean out their basements. 
Welcome to the site Miriam… Good on ya for getting back in the game with the little one in tow.
Good to see another 29er convert joining the crowd!
My crew swears by Racing Ralphs, my new rig has them outta the box already. The Maxxis Beaver looks like a good all-arounder. Small Block 8’s are a real winner for everything but the messiest of conditions. Can’t really go wrong.
As far as a 700c tire for the trainer, I have two slicks that you can have. For free. They don’t last as long as a dedicated trainer tire, and you might have to vacuum up a little bit of rubber from time to time. But, they are free.
Welcome to the 'Trout!
So I’ve undergone a brief transformation…now known by my mountain biking name :roll:
Rally_Kia slicks would be fantastic I’ll shoot you a PM.
Now after having done some research I want some Racing Ralphs 
you guys are a bad influence. I think I’ll use up the tires on there right now and once I’m out often enough to justify it I’ll treat myself.
I was home bound all weekend…
'99 wolverine for a kid in the neighborhood, it came out of a friends basement. I thought I just needed to pull the front derreuiller and find him a seat clamp and saddle, but somewhat unbelievable the rear axle was sheared in half only held together by the skewer. :shock:
A trip to sportswheels is in order.
Next up on the stand will be my step sons wolverine, he’ll be doing the busy work on it, he’d like to try a SS so that should be fun.