Touring tire recomendation
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Touring tire recomendation
I am looking for recommendation for a different tire than I am currently using for touring. I weigh 240 lbs and carry 40 lbs of gear when touring. My current tires are marathon supreme and I am looking for something different. I feels like I am riding in molasses with this tire. Have never had a flat in over 3000 miles but they are just so slow. My tire size I want is 700 x35.
I want something that is faster with similar flat resistance. Yes I understand I " cannot have my cake and eat it too "
Thanks in advance !
Madsen
I want something that is faster with similar flat resistance. Yes I understand I " cannot have my cake and eat it too "
Thanks in advance !
Madsen
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You should be able to cheat a little bit but I'd still keep an eye on the weight ratings for your tires. For example the 35c Supreme say that their weight rating is 105 kg / 232 LBS So if you do choose a lighter tire it would be good to know you are going well over the maximum recommended rating and you might not get as long a life from the tires as others and might run into other issues too.
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My $.02.....You will be hard pressed to find a faster road touring-capable tire than the Marathon Supreme. Compared to other touring tires, they are light and roll and handle really well.
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I had good luck with a Specialized Armadillo Nimbus, but I haven't been able to find another one since the one I put on in West Yellowstone finally wore out.
Some people deride the ride of Continental Gatorskins, but I find it acceptable given the load carrying and tire life.
Some people deride the ride of Continental Gatorskins, but I find it acceptable given the load carrying and tire life.
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Try the Schwalbe Marathon Mondials. Marathon Mondial HS 428 | Schwalbe North America
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Try the Schwalbe Marathon Mondials. Marathon Mondial HS 428 | Schwalbe North America
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Those are great touring tires, but note that they're heavier and slower than the supremes. Also, the 105kg rating is per tire so 130kg for rider + bike is about 65kg per tire and well within the limit.
I agree with sculbertson that you'll be hard pressed to find a faster/lighter touring tire than the supremes. Are you sure you have the supremes and not the pluses? The plus is a very heavy, "flatproof", tire that does feel slow (like "riding in molasses"), but I've never heard of the supremes described that way.
Those are great touring tires, but note that they're heavier and slower than the supremes. Also, the 105kg rating is per tire so 130kg for rider + bike is about 65kg per tire and well within the limit.
I agree with sculbertson that you'll be hard pressed to find a faster/lighter touring tire than the supremes. Are you sure you have the supremes and not the pluses? The plus is a very heavy, "flatproof", tire that does feel slow (like "riding in molasses"), but I've never heard of the supremes described that way.
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add Conti travel contact, a 37, in 700c.. it works well when the pavement ends too..
I've used the 26" version..
I've used the 26" version..
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Those tires are rated for 232# per tire, so weight isn't a problem with the Supremes.
What kind of pressure do you run? I run my Marathon Supreme 35s and 40s at 92PSI, because that's where they seem to roll the best.
I'm similar in weight and load, and find they roll very well - and, like you, they have been bulletproof for thousands and thousands of miles.
What kind of pressure do you run? I run my Marathon Supreme 35s and 40s at 92PSI, because that's where they seem to roll the best.
I'm similar in weight and load, and find they roll very well - and, like you, they have been bulletproof for thousands and thousands of miles.
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I, too, like the Specialized Armadillo Nimbus, and I also thought they had disappeared until I purchased two brand new ones about a year ago.
This rider weighs 240 and carries an additional 40 lbs. of gear, though. I weigh about 165 and carry about ten pounds of gear, if that much. The Nimbus model I was using was a 26"X1.5". Can anybody comment on whether that would support 280 pounds? Even I have switched to a fatter tire (Schwalbe Big Apple) for a smoother ride.
This rider weighs 240 and carries an additional 40 lbs. of gear, though. I weigh about 165 and carry about ten pounds of gear, if that much. The Nimbus model I was using was a 26"X1.5". Can anybody comment on whether that would support 280 pounds? Even I have switched to a fatter tire (Schwalbe Big Apple) for a smoother ride.
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I, too, like the Specialized Armadillo Nimbus, and I also thought they had disappeared until I purchased two brand new ones about a year ago.
This rider weighs 240 and carries an additional 40 lbs. of gear, though. I weigh about 165 and carry about ten pounds of gear, if that much. The Nimbus model I was using was a 26"X1.5". Can anybody comment on whether that would support 280 pounds? Even I have switched to a fatter tire (Schwalbe Big Apple) for a smoother ride.
This rider weighs 240 and carries an additional 40 lbs. of gear, though. I weigh about 165 and carry about ten pounds of gear, if that much. The Nimbus model I was using was a 26"X1.5". Can anybody comment on whether that would support 280 pounds? Even I have switched to a fatter tire (Schwalbe Big Apple) for a smoother ride.