[fvalenti]

Anyone tried these on their tandem? Think they might hold up? I am looking for a 700x32 tire for our Rumba that will take us through Alaska. I tried a pair of Marathon XR 35s - but my chain stays don’t offer enough clearance. Frustrating, because I really liked the look of those tires.

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[Rincewind8]

I have them on a single bike, not the tandem. On pavement, they are relatively fast and offer great traction even in sharp corners. On fire roads/gravel they are also excellent.

[fvalenti]

Rincewind8 -

thanks for the info. how are the sidewalls? do you think they would hold up on the tandem?

[Rincewind8]

Rincewind8 -

thanks for the info. how are the sidewalls? do you think they would hold up on the tandem?
The sidewalls are not to stiff, but at 80psi they should to fine. I can't guarantee it, though. I have been thinking of putting them on the tandem, but since we very rarely hit any gravel at all it doesn't make much sense.