In the basket I have 2.........

[Spoked Wheels]

700 x 25c Marathon Plus. Should I pull the trigger?

I've considered Lugano Plus folding tyres and they appear to be very good but I'm thinking the Marathon+ have an extra little bit of protection and if that is indeed the case then it would be worthy, despite the extra weight and rolling resistance.

This winter I want to ride my bike more than other years but I'm scared of having to fix punctures in the cold / rain. Last November I stayed in the cold too long and caught pneumonia. So this winter I want to ride but I want to do everything I can to minimise the risk of punctures.
BTW, I only do leisure rides and a fair bit of riding is done in country lanes type of roads with plenty of fallen trees and debris

I figure that the extra weight and rolling resistance can only make my legs stronger I'm sure I won't think the same with a strong headwind

So I guess what I'm asking is: are the Marathon + a little bit more puncture proof than the Lugano +?

 

[ianrauk]

You don't get better puncture proof then Marathon Plus'. And they last much longer then the Durano's. The trade off is the extra weight they carry. So if you want near enough fit, forget and very little worries. Go for the Plus'.

 

[raleighnut]

^^^^^^^^+1

 

[ScotiaLass]

Do it!

 

[PeteXXX]

In over a 1000 miles I've had no issues with my marathon plus's fitted on my CX and I do some rough tracks and stone strewn trails on them as well as tarmac.. They are quite weighty though.
Not used the Lugano's so I can't give a comparison.

 

[MichaelW2]

M+ have very stiff sidewalls and probably ride better in wider sizes. If you can fit wider ones, do so.

 

[Spoked Wheels]

M+ have very stiff sidewalls and probably ride better in wider sizes. If you can fit wider ones, do so.

I did think about it but I'd have to change my fenders.... probably not a bad idea cause the fenders I have were up to 28mm but a 25c Michelin Pro4 just fits.

I'm going for the Marathon+ ...... cheers guys.

 

[Cuchilo]

WAIT !

 

[Cuchilo]

No , go ahead I have them on my Defy 5 and i'm more than happy with them .

 

[Spoked Wheels]

No , go ahead I have them on my Defy 5 and i'm more than happy with them .

Do you have the 25c or 28c?

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Done it!!!!

We'll see how hard is to fit these babies. So many grown up men crying about fitting a road tyre

 

[Cuchilo]

Do you have the 25c or 28c?

25 . I cant wait to see your tyre fitting tears

 

[Venod]

I did think about it but I'd have to change my fenders

Did you get them at Thanksgiving, Halloween or was it Black Friday, sorry for straying off topic but I know them as mudguards, too much Americanism sneaking in IMO, no offence intended

 

[Spoked Wheels]

25 . I cant wait to see your tyre fitting tears

Me? Tears? Not me mate..... I already told the wife she has a couple of tyres to fit

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Did you get them at Thanksgiving, Halloween or was it Black Friday, sorry for straying off topic but I know them as mudguards, too much Americanism sneaking in IMO, no offence intended

I got the mudguards / fenders a while ago. I got some Marathon Plus tyres today. I got Wiggle to price match Bike-discount and I saved an extra fiver.