Originally Posted by
jplee3
Hey guys,
I have an older Trek 7700fx (2003 I think) with the original Bontrager Select K (700x35c) still on it. It looks like a thorn got into the back tire the other day, after just having changed tubes too
I think it might be time to get new tires on the bike anyway... any suggestions? Should I get a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700x35c tires?
It's a commute bike so I don't need anything too fancy. But I do want something that's durable and that will last me a while and prevent flats
Best thing against flats is a tyre that can support your weight with a pressure under 4 bars. That's the threshold after which glass and sharp objects seem to puncture tyre much more easily.
I would never sweat a flat - it's a 15-25 minute job to patch and you ride on. Patches and glue are cost a couple of dollars.
Marathon tyres are hard, heavy, I didn't like them all that much. Unless the roads you ride have lots of thorns, you don't need Marathons. Just get 42mm wide rear and 37 or 42 mm wide front tyre and ride on. +1 on Continental Contacts II.