Another tire thread
 

I know, I know....

Did a bit of poking around, and most of the threads I found seemed a bit long in the tooth and Schwalbe has updated their tires. So -

I've narrowed down the new tires for the Go to either the Marathon HS 348 in 20X1.50 @ 440g or the Marathon Plus HS 348 20X1.35 @580g. Bike will be on city streets and mostly paved bike trail, with perhaps a bit of dirt trail now and again. Not a fan of sitting and fixing flats, so that is a consideration.

Besides the weight and cost, not sure I need a wire bead of the Plus. Does it mean the tire is harder to mount? Broke two Pedros tire irons on a Dahon/Kinetix rim and Schwalbe tire combo.

Any feedback appreciated, and will also consider alternatives.

Thanks

Since the Gobike is full suspension, you can go narrow and light. Kojak, Primo Comet. For puncture protection, use a tyre liner but make sure to sand the cut ends down smooth or they will cause punctures. I would not consider the Plus - heavy, expensive, poor ride quality, and not absolutely puncture proof.

For removing/ installing tyres, it is absolutely crucial you get the beads into the centre well of the rim - that's what they are there for.

348?

I was thinking about the Marathon HS 348 20x1.75 for my Dahon Eco 6. But everywhere I keep reading that the original fender gets in the way. I don't know what to do. I want better wheels than the stock.

Schwalbe Kojak. I can't seem to get these damn things to puncture! :lol:

Sorry, the 348 are the Plus, the vanilla flavor Marathon are 420. As per the Schwalbe website as of today.

After much poking around and dithering, went with a set of Marathon Racers. Found a good sale price, and they had them in stock. Figure I can stick some tuffys in there if they seem to flat easy.

They seemed a good compromise of weight, durability, and performance. For some reason, the standard Marathons were out of stock at most places.

What kind of a sale price did you find?

$25, here...http://www.utahtrikes.com/PRODINFO-S...acer_Tire.html.