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Raffi
06-05-08, 09:08 PM
I want to ride the road to get to the trail. I'll be riding groomed trails, but want a little extra grip. The tires need to be durable (puncture protection). 35 mm clinchers. So what's the best? and what's the best bang for the buck?
Thanks!
Raphael
Ziemas
06-05-08, 10:52 PM
If you can't find a dedicated tire that suits your needs you can always use something like Mr Tuffy tire liners to help prevent punctures.
c_m_shooter
06-05-08, 11:32 PM
Schwalbe Marathon Pro
Ziemas
06-05-08, 11:37 PM
Schwalbe Marathon Pro

They have terrible wet grip, and are horrible on loose ground.

(Also it's the Marathon Plus, not Pro.)
scattered73
06-06-08, 10:44 AM
Thorn resistant tubes, though they are heavy
knobster
06-06-08, 04:35 PM
Specialized makes some Borough CX in Armadillo.
Raffi
06-06-08, 09:56 PM
Specialized makes some Borough CX in Armadillo.

i'm looking for knobby. i have road tires for everyday riding, I want a set for the trails.
Raffi
06-06-08, 10:00 PM
Thorn resistant tubes, though they are heavy

Do they protect from pinch flats?
Raffi
06-06-08, 10:22 PM
They have terrible wet grip, and are horrible on loose ground.

(Also it's the Marathon Plus, not Pro.)

What would you suggest?
Ziemas
06-07-08, 02:06 AM
What would you suggest?

I'm not sure as I don't ride trails, I mostly ride in the city, with the occasional short bit of gravel or dirt. There is a Marathon Cross, but it is wider than you want.

As I said earlier you can always find a tire that suits your needs in terms of size and grip and add Mr Tuffy liners for puncture protection.
isotopesope
06-07-08, 08:30 AM
just put some stan's in your tubes.
knobster
06-07-08, 10:29 AM
i'm looking for knobby. i have road tires for everyday riding, I want a set for the trails.

These are made for hard pack. Slick in the middle, knobby on the sides. Personally, I tried them on the road and didn't like them. Slow, but all knobby would be even worse.
scattered73
06-07-08, 01:19 PM
Do they protect from pinch flats?

I have never had a flat of any kind when using the thorn resistant tubes, but they are heavy. They were also kind of difficult to find, had to have a bike shop special order them in 28-35 range never could find them online in cyclocross size. Though I thought pinch flats were from not having your tire properly inflated?