Schwalbe Lugano tyres any good ?

[johnnyb47]

Hi to all. Hope you've had a good day.
My old 80s Peugeot road bike has got some retro looking skin wall Michelin Select tyres fitted at the moment and the back one is now looking past its sell by date. I don't know much about bike tyres in all fairness but I've just bought a pair of Schwalbe Lugano tyres with red side walls so they should look very smart fitted to my red Peugeot Eqiupe. I was just wondering if anybody else has these ,what they think of them.
Best regards
johnny

 

[DCLane]

They're OK - I've used them for commuting until last year when I switched to Rubino's.

 

[johnnyb47]

That's good to know. I'm not a serious cyclist but I just wanted something that will keep me out of trouble over the 60/70 miles a week I do.

 

[matiz]

They are good value I've got a set of blue ones on the road bike, haven't had any problems .

 

[johnnyb47]

This all sounds promising. At the moment if got 700c x 23 fitted and I was tempted to go for 700x25. I've read post on some bike web sites that there more comfortable and offer better grip but I played safe and stuck with 700x23.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Yep there a good value tyre..

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Used them for a few years, good enough for the ££

 

[toffee]

Got some on my synapse. Its just over a year old and done about 1500 miles and I got my 2nd puncture in the rear wheel today.

They seem to ride ok but they have quite a few cuts in them and I am thinking of changing them before they give out at the wrong moment. I won't be buying any as replacements

Derek

 

[Fab Foodie]

I found they were fine for the money and surprisingly robust. Got me through some shockingly wet night rides without incident.

 

[Kingy]

They are OE for Cannondale. I've had them on both my Synapse bikes. Good enough general tyre, especially for the price.

If you move from 23 to 25 (only reason not to is if you don't have clearance) then yes, they will feel comfier and you can run slightly lower pressures.

I've used Luganos, Schwalbe Durano Plus, Conti GP4000II and Conti Grandsport Race whilst commuting over the last couple of years (100+ miles a week). I'd normally switch to the Durano Plus soon, but have a Grandsport Extra (puncture protection layer) to try this winter.

An alternative to the Lugano to avoid punctures (if that's a concern) is the Schwalbe Durano Plus. A bit heavier, but has the 'smartguard' layer which stops road debris puncturing the tyre. Works very very well, but you need to check the tyre regularly as glass can get stuck in there (not often, but it happened to me once) and will eventually puncture if not removed.
This vid gives you an idea of the protection. It's the heavier 'Marathon' tyre, but the principle is the same:

 

[Banjo]

Came with my Synapse lasted well and kept me on the road with very few punctures so replaced with more of the same.

For the cost they are excellent.

Heavy bomb proof tyres such as Marathons may be tough but will reduce your enjoyment of riding the bike.

 

[Hardrock93]

... An alternative to the Lugano to avoid punctures (if that's a concern) is the Schwalbe Durano Plus.

This is exactly what I did. I was given an old bike, which came with Luganos fitted (so I don't really know how worn they were). I soon got tired of regular roadside tube replacements, so swapped them out for Durano Pluses. Yes, they're a little heavier, but they are tough.

 

[Apollonius]

Good performance, but soft so they don't last long, can puncture easily and may split or cut up. Good value.

 

[wonderloaf]

I'm afraid my experience with Luganos is like many others, I bought them as they're meant to have good puncture resistance but found quite the opposite. Didn't bin them though (couldn't afford to) but invested in a pair of Slime inner tubes which improved matters as it meant I could fix any punctures at leisure in the garage instead at the side of the road!

 

[Arjimlad]

I found they lasted only about 600 miles or so before wearing thin & getting punctures. Switched back to Vittoria and got some Zaffiro pro's. I may try Rubino pro's next time.