First Puncture
- Thread starter Jonesy123
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- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The knobblyness of a tyre is irrelevant to it's puncture resistance really.
This is for the bike in your other thread I presume? Also, have I got it right that you're mainly riding on the road? If this is the case I'd suggest something like a Schwalbe Marathon which is very puncture resistant or the Marathon Plus which is super puncture resistant (but apparently a little tricky to fit).
I don't know how much you are intending to spend. If you wanted something a little cheaper I've found Continental TourRide is a decent tyre with good puncture resistance (only just had my second puncture in well over 3500 miles on mine).
There are lots of other alternatives out there too.
This is for the bike in your other thread I presume? Also, have I got it right that you're mainly riding on the road? If this is the case I'd suggest something like a Schwalbe Marathon which is very puncture resistant or the Marathon Plus which is super puncture resistant (but apparently a little tricky to fit).
I don't know how much you are intending to spend. If you wanted something a little cheaper I've found Continental TourRide is a decent tyre with good puncture resistance (only just had my second puncture in well over 3500 miles on mine).
There are lots of other alternatives out there too.
HorTs
Über Member
- Location
- Portsmouth
It wasn't my first puncture but was my first in a long time and it came at the weekend in the middle of a 50 mile ride. Luckily I was able just to top it up without having to change the tube there and then.
I have Marathon Plus, been good to me for years and 3000+ miles. First time I've had to remove and replace the tyre - it was as easy as any others I've had to do.
I have Marathon Plus, been good to me for years and 3000+ miles. First time I've had to remove and replace the tyre - it was as easy as any others I've had to do.
frank8265
Active Member
- Location
- Westdorpe - The Netherlands
I ride with Marathon Plus Tour tyres. A bit heavier tyre, but very puncture resistant and a very good tyre for all sorts of road riding and occasional off road track.
Had them now for about 11.000 km and no puncture. Though they are starting to show wear now.
My commute ride is about 20 km tarmac, 7 km bad road surface and 3 km off road single trip. Almost daily.
Next tyres will be the Marathon Plus Tour again i think.
Had them now for about 11.000 km and no puncture. Though they are starting to show wear now.
My commute ride is about 20 km tarmac, 7 km bad road surface and 3 km off road single trip. Almost daily.
Next tyres will be the Marathon Plus Tour again i think.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
As long as you have the right diameter tyre for your wheels there is a certain amount of flexibility with tyre widths. 700x40c means the wheel is a "700c" type (622mm diameter) and the tyre width is 40mm (approximately).
If you know what the width of the wheel rim is (probably on a sticker or stamped into the rim in the format 622x??) you can compare it to the chart on page 7 of this document, which shows what width tyre is compatible with what width rim.
I'd suggest something around the 700x35c size would do the trick.
vickster
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frank8265
Active Member
- Location
- Westdorpe - The Netherlands
Congrats!
You've got yourself some tires that will go all the way without problems. Enjoy the rides!
vickster
Legendary Member
Just be cautious in the wet (or ice of course) especially to start until roughed up a bit, they aren't the grippiest
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The differences, if you noticed them at all, will be that the 700x38 being a bigger volume will give a slightly comfier ride and possibly a little better grip as there will be more rubber in contact with the road. The 700x35 is a bit lighter (45g per tyre according to Schwalbe's figures) and will likely roll a bit faster.
It's not something I'd worry about too much unless you're planning to enter any races on this bike.
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Jonesy123
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Great advice AGAIN, will stay with the 38's
