Recommend me some new tyres

[Alex321]

I don’t mind the occasional flat at all takes me less than 5 mins to change a tube
It does always amaze me at the length people go to to to avoid getting flats it’s not that much of a hassle

Marathon plus are further than many on here will go to avoid flats.

But they are what I use, on both my hybrid and (now) on my road bike.

 

[Cycleops]

Well there are two firsts I've just heard. 'Racing' and 'Lively' when describing Marathons.

'Schwalbe Marathon Racer' is the name designated by the maker. Not more BS then?

 

[All uphill]

'Schwalbe Marathon Racer' is the name designated by the maker. Not more BS then?

😁

They are nimble, fast and supple (when compared with Marathon+)

 

[Dogtrousers]

How about Decathlon's 32x700 Gravel tyre. I read somewhere* that the tyre's pattern reduces the risk of punctures on trails. Sounds good to me

* er ... here, actually https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/bs-claims-from-major-makes-and-suppliers.293439/

 

[fossyant]

'Schwalbe Marathon Racer' is the name designated by the maker. Not more BS then?

Yup, that definately !

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Well there are two firsts I've just heard. 'Racing' and 'Lively' when describing Marathons.

Used in this year’s TDF

 

[fossyant]

Used in this year’s TDF

Was going to say that. I think that's why Chris Froome didn't ride as he was given Marathon 'Racing' on his Factor !

 

[Sallar55]

Well there are two firsts I've just heard. 'Racing' and 'Lively' when describing Marathons.

This is a Marathon Racer tyre, 1'5 by 26. Quite light for a 26 as its a folder , when the rear tyre died we used the old front as a spare tyre when touring on the tandem.

. Probably at least 10/15 years old.

 

[Dirtyhanz2]

Thanks everyone for your reply’s
Went with the continental tours seem similar to the marathon's put a hundred miles on them this weekend no surprises quite smooth would say they do let you take a quicker corner the marathon’s seem a bit more wayward on corners especially in the wet I will see how the age
Thanks again for all suggestions much appreciated

 

[Cathryn]

We've got Specialised Nimbus Armadillos. I had my first flat in 12 years on our recent trip...might be time for new tyres.

 

[Cycleops]

We've got Specialised Nimbus Armadillos. I had my first flat in 12 years on our recent trip...might be time for new tyres.

Who'd ever guess that Armadillos could get a puncture.

 

[Cathryn]

Who'd ever guess that Armadillos could get a puncture.

I don’t understand. Do they have a bad reputation?

 

[Cycleops]

No @Cathryn , it was just that I thought the marketing dept at Specialized picked the perfect name if you are worried about punctures.

 

[Jameshow]

We've got Specialised Nimbus Armadillos. I had my first flat in 12 years on our recent trip...might be time for new tyres.

I had those in my first MTB! Tried to make it work on the road!