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Which 700x32 touring tire?
I’m considering several 700x32 tires for my Soma Double Cross. The bike will be used for century rides, light touring on-road and will also see some gravel-road, gravel tow-path and easier off-road travel. The non-paved trekking could almost be done on a 700x28 slick, I can almost always find a smooth, firm line as I travel along.
I would like to avoid a knobby tire that will make paved road travel slower, but I would like to feel more confident that I'm not going to slide when on un-paved ground.
I’m considering
Vittoria Randonneur Hyper & Vittoria Randonneur Cross Pro:
http://www.vittoria.com/product/city-trekking/
Schwalbe Dureme:
http://www.schwalbetires.com/node/2666
Schwalbe Marathon Racer:
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_ti...thon_racer_429
Continental Top Contact:
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...opcont_en.html
Panaracer Ritmo and T serv PT:
http://www.panaracer.com/urban.php
I’ll also add the Performance Forté Metro-K Road:
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._1070099_-1___
The Hyper is the smoothest and lightest tire, it can also accept 90 psi. I'm a 210 lbs guy who would want 85 psi in the rear tire.
Which will work best as a faster trekking tire in your opinion? Any other tires that I should consider?
Multiple votes are OK, but limit multiple votes, please.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 10-18-11 at 06:01 PM.