The "37-622"suggests 37mm but the "700 x 35 C" suggests 35mm.
Actually, maybe not, Cheng Shin seems like a big company and apparently owns the Maxxis brand -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheng_Shin_Rubber
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Actually, maybe not, Cheng Shin seems like a big company and apparently owns the Maxxis brand -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheng_Shin_Rubber
I have Marathon Greenguard rather than Marathon Plus, but they're similarly quite heavy. But the biggest difference to me, I think, is their thicker and more rigid sidewalls. They're great for puncture protection, but the thinner walls of my Gatorskins seem to make the ride more comfortable and less tiring even with the Gatorskins at higher pressures.
vickster
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vickster
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Ultra sport poor puncture protection and longevity. Randonneur popular with touring cyclists as someone posted above
I’d get the Duranos for £16
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The Randonneur is bang on the money, sjscycles seem to have the 35mm version at the same price (possibly plus P&P?)
I would avoid the Continentals like the plague unless you want to be fixing punctures every few days..... I gave my set away in the end.
It's difficult to decide when you have no experience. I'm fancying 28mm though, 30mm don't seem to be a thing or are a rare size. Certainly didn't see any of in the several tires I looked at. Tread wise, very light, not pure slicks though. Some traction.
My bike has front suspension which I can lock on or off which makes any off road stuff a lot easier.
My bike has front suspension which I can lock on or off which makes any off road stuff a lot easier.
vickster
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You’ll see little difference between 32 and 28s. The 32s will be more comfortable on rough surfaces and will probably look better on your bike than skinnies
Tyres are consumables, not that costly and can be replaced easily enough if you want to go smaller or larger down the line
[QUOTE 5310380, member: 45"]It does depend on the tyre. I've had 32s that looked and rode more like 28s, and 32s that felt like 35s. I think it's trial and error, but I change tyres so rarely that I can never remember the comparisons.[/QUOTE]
Yep, I think differences in tyre wall thickness/stiffness can make a bigger difference than 1 or 2mm in width.
Yep, I think differences in tyre wall thickness/stiffness can make a bigger difference than 1 or 2mm in width.
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[QUOTE 5310380, member: 45"]It does depend on the tyre. I've had 32s that looked and rode more like 28s, and 32s that felt like 35s. I think it's trial and error, but I change tyres so rarely that I can never remember the comparisons.[/QUOTE]
My 32mm Randonneurs seemed to be dimensionally very close to the 28mm Conti's they replaced, while the 35mm Randonneurs seem slose to the old 35mm Shwalbes (which are actually 37mm). Go figure?
My 32mm Randonneurs seemed to be dimensionally very close to the 28mm Conti's they replaced, while the 35mm Randonneurs seem slose to the old 35mm Shwalbes (which are actually 37mm). Go figure?
OneArmedBandit
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OP are you after cheap as possible up front, or long term?
If you get Gatorskins or Marathon Pluses they are more expensive up front than a cheaper tyre, but with a much better compound so they will last a long time. You also should enjoy the tyre more, and the puncture resistant comes are less likely to get a cut or sidewall failure. My rear Gatorskins probably last 7- months of 300k-ish a week cycling on road, trails and glass strewn cycle paths. Front about twice as long. Pull them off when they start to puncture, by which time they look like a dart board.
They may be £25-ish up front, but if they last much longer money well spent IMO. You could always look on eBay for part worns, there are usually a few nearly new from people who tried and didn't like.
They are a love/hate thing though.
If you get Gatorskins or Marathon Pluses they are more expensive up front than a cheaper tyre, but with a much better compound so they will last a long time. You also should enjoy the tyre more, and the puncture resistant comes are less likely to get a cut or sidewall failure. My rear Gatorskins probably last 7- months of 300k-ish a week cycling on road, trails and glass strewn cycle paths. Front about twice as long. Pull them off when they start to puncture, by which time they look like a dart board.
They may be £25-ish up front, but if they last much longer money well spent IMO. You could always look on eBay for part worns, there are usually a few nearly new from people who tried and didn't like.
They are a love/hate thing though.
My goal is triathlons next year. So train on this bike for a few months then upgrade to a road bike next year.
Punctures aren't really an issue I repaired one a couple of days ago.
I am after speed and power consumption. Trying to squeeze the max out of my old bike. That will entail;
Clean it up, degrease and oil chain/detailer.
Fit bar ends.
Thinner/slicker tires.
Adjust brakes and gears.
Optimise saddle and handlebars.
Fit a LCD speedometer.
Remove paniers.
Fit clipless pedals.
I believe you can even replace the wheel bearings and fill them up 3/4 with decent grease etc. I doubt I will get round to that however.
It's kind of a hobby and this good weather has brought on a bit of OCD. Whether it will last though...
I went for a swim last week, first time in years and forgot how enjoyable it is.
Punctures aren't really an issue I repaired one a couple of days ago.
I am after speed and power consumption. Trying to squeeze the max out of my old bike. That will entail;
Clean it up, degrease and oil chain/detailer.
Fit bar ends.
Thinner/slicker tires.
Adjust brakes and gears.
Optimise saddle and handlebars.
Fit a LCD speedometer.
Remove paniers.
Fit clipless pedals.
I believe you can even replace the wheel bearings and fill them up 3/4 with decent grease etc. I doubt I will get round to that however.
It's kind of a hobby and this good weather has brought on a bit of OCD. Whether it will last though...
I went for a swim last week, first time in years and forgot how enjoyable it is.
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If you want something quicker rolling, I'd try the voyager hypers from planet x
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIVOHY/vittoria-voyager-hyper-folding-tyre
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIVOHY/vittoria-voyager-hyper-folding-tyre
They do look good however 35mm is a bit thick. If they came in 32 then these look the best I've seen.
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Put on the heaviest, draggiest tyres you can find then get out there and train. Once you have spent the winter pulling around on those you will be STRONG and will fly on the new bike.
No need to thank me for dispensing this invaluable advice so freely
