Originally Posted by
elkootcho
Anybody have experience with the Schwalbe Marathon HS 368? What's your opinion?
I ride through lots of glass and crappy roads (San Fernando Valley anyone?) and am looking for good flat protection but don't want bricks. Will these fit the bill or should I spend a few extra bux and get the Ultra Gatorskins?
The Ultra Gatorskins aren't the most puncture proof tires around. They have quite decent puncture protection, but their real selling point is their really low rolling resistance.
Gatorskins are a good mixture of low rolling resistance, low weight, great grip, and good puncture protection (compared to dedicated racing tires). The new Gator Hardshells have better puncture protection, but are heavier too.
A 28mm Gatorskin is around 320 gram while a 28mm Marathon HS 368 is 520 gram. quite a difference.
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