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06-03-07, 10:24 PM
Last week I replaced the Contintental Contact tires on my Surly Long Haul Trucker with Schwalbe Marathon Supremes in 700C X 37. Rode about 75km in the last few days on them and they are really wonderful. Almost worth the price.
My thoughts:
1). Lower rolling resistance -- very noticeable right from the start.
2). Smooth -- absorb shock better than the Contis and better than regular Marathons.
3). Grip -- rode in very dry weather on pavement (good and broken) and gravel. No drama but have not tried in wet weather either.
4). Durability -- touch wood, no issues yet.
If they came a little narrower I'd give it a try, but even so: 9/10.
My thoughts:
1). Lower rolling resistance -- very noticeable right from the start.
2). Smooth -- absorb shock better than the Contis and better than regular Marathons.
3). Grip -- rode in very dry weather on pavement (good and broken) and gravel. No drama but have not tried in wet weather either.
4). Durability -- touch wood, no issues yet.
If they came a little narrower I'd give it a try, but even so: 9/10.