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Old 07-09-17 | 05:00 AM
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mickw
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From: Rochester , NY

Bikes: 2016 Giant Roam 3 , 2001 Trek 700 Multitrack , 2017 Surly LHT

I can only relate to what I run and what my needs are in a tire.
I replaced the original tires on my 2016 Roam3 (same stock tires) with Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour.
https://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_t...thon_plus_tour
The size I have are 700x40c , these are probably the toughest tire in the world , and a nice tread to boot.
They are incredibly heavy at 940g , very stiff , and roll pretty slow.
I can feel the difference in speed , but I run over glass and metal debris every time I ride (unavoidable).
The ride is pretty harsh , but they are designed for heavy touring on nasty roads.
I ride alone most of the time and can't physically walk very far , so these work for me very well.
You may read horror stories about mounting these , but I can change them by hand , no tools , quickly on the stock roam wheels because of the deep dish at the spokes.
If I was to change to a faster tire with good puncture resistance , I would check out the Schwalbe Marathon Allmotion HS453.
https://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_t...athon_Almotion
This is a fast tire with good protection , less tread , maybe a bit smoother.
I would get the 700x38c in this tire.
Yes they are pricey , but I only have 2 of them to rely on.
Good luck on your search.
Mick
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