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Old 01-03-10, 05:47 PM
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LeeG
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Schwalbe Marathon Racer is a very fast rolling tire but not that puncture resistant. The Panaracer Pasela is a very good choice for fast rolling and adequate puncture resistance and not that tough of sidewalls. Schwalbe Marathon Supreme doesn't seem to roll as fast as above but still good for a street/touring tire and it's sticky on wet roads as well as being a tough tire just stupid expensive. Continental Sport Contact is great on crappy roads, tough overall and fast rolling but feels slippery in wet sometimes. There's a couple others I've been pleased with for speed and durability. Vittorio Randonneur Pro, I can't tell if it's in the Schwalbe Supreme category but it's fast and secure on wet stuff. Panaracer T-Serv Protex would be a good front tire. 26x1.5 for all of those. I don't think of these as the fastest tires, except the Racer, but fast enough and good for a range of conditions besides dry clean roads.
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