Coed Llandegla....will these tyres be OK for it ?

[Dave7]

Bike is a Giant Talon 27.5" wheels.
It came with Rapid Ron 2.1" tyres but these are too big/chunky/slow for my normal canal path/Trans Penine Way riding.
I am changing to Schawalbe Marathons 1.6" which should be ideal for general rides...........BUT
before summer disappears (if it ever arrives) I want to try Llandegla.
I will ONLY be using the easier routes as I'm an old fart (68) and not a real off-roader.
Any thoughts from those who know ??
Thanks

 

[Cubist]

Personally I'd put the Rapid Robs back on for Llandegla. There are some good bermed bits where a bit of grip comes in very handy. Marathons would leave you with too much pressure for comfort as well. That's not to say it couldn't be done, Llandegla isn't all that technical, but there will be places on the red route where the tyres will leave you compromised. What pressures have you had them running if you find them draggy?

 

[Crackle]

I'd put the Rob's back on. Even the climb will test you on the Marathons. Again, you could do it but it will be far more pleasant on the Rob's.

 

[Dave7]

Personally I'd put the Rapid Robs back on for Llandegla. There are some good bermed bits where a bit of grip comes in very handy. Marathons would leave you with too much pressure for comfort as well. That's not to say it couldn't be done, Llandegla isn't all that technical, but there will be places on the red route where the tyres will leave you compromised. **What pressures have you had them running if you find them draggy?

I'd put the Rob's back on. Even the climb will test you on the Marathons. Again, you could do it but it will be far more pleasant on the Rob's.

Sounds like good advice............many thanks.
** 50 psi I think.
I just find that on the roads and cycle paths it is sooooomuch more difficult than my road bike (as expected of course) or compared to my mates hybrid..... so for what it costs I am having a punt at these Marathons.

 

[Cubist]

The thing about a hardtail is that the only backend squish is from your tyre. The difference in comfort between a 2.1" knobbly at 30 or so psi and a Marathon at road pressures alone makes the Rob the better choice. Even on hardpack trail like Llandegla, the Robs will stay in contact far better and the side knobs will provide far more grip when it gets loose.

 

[potsy]

@Cubist what are your thoughts on the tyres that came stock on my mtb, Hutchinson Pythons?
Never usually keep the stock tyres on a new bike but these seem ok so far, like @Dave7 it won't be doing anything too extreme but might get to Clayton Vale or even Llandegla some time.

 

[Cubist]

@Cubist what are your thoughts on the tyres that came stock on my mtb, Hutchinson Pythons?
Never usually keep the stock tyres on a new bike but these seem ok so far, like @Dave7 it won't be doing anything too extreme but might get to Clayton Vale or even Llandegla some time.

I have to confess I'm a Schwalbe fanboi. I have Nics on all my bikes, and can't see a reason to change. I can read reviews like the best of them, but as with many tyres, the tests and reviews tend to be of the aftermarket tubeless ready versions, while OEM tyres tend to be a budget version, often with budget compound and so on. Beyond that I can't offer an opinion I'm afraid.

That said, if you aren't laying it down on loose stuff, or hooning it on wet rock, then there's no reason the stock tyres won't do the job within reason. Try 'em and see!

 

[Crackle]

I find Pythons a bit constricting...

 

[potsy]

I have to confess I'm a Schwalbe fanboi. I have Nics on all my bikes, and can't see a reason to change. I can read reviews like the best of them, but as with many tyres, the tests and reviews tend to be of the aftermarket tubeless ready versions, while OEM tyres tend to be a budget version, often with budget compound and so on. Beyond that I can't offer an opinion I'm afraid.

That said, if you aren't laying it down on loose stuff, or hooning it on wet rock, then there's no reason the stock tyres won't do the job within reason. Try 'em and see!

I too like my Schwalbe, have them on all my bikes.
Will keep these until they wear out or give me any problems then look into what Schwalbe mtb are suitable, know nothing about them though.
Cheers.

 

[potsy]

Oh yeah

http://www.schwalbe.com/gb/offroad-reader/marathon-plus-mtb.html

 

[Cubist]

I find Pythons a bit constricting...

Get out.

 

[JohnClimber]

Another vote to put the Rapid Ron's back on and drop the pressure to around 30psi for comfort