Originally Posted by
Abu Mahendra
...which are originally BMX tires.
Schwalbe offers tens of different Marathon tires, some
now discontinued, some improved in their second, third generations . You would need to compare weight vs. weight, and price vs. price. For all we know your Schwalbes were the cheaper, lighter Marathons while the Kendas were super tough, super stiff and heavy clunkers. You know, apples vs. apples.
Probably very fair points. I didn't actually realise there were so many Marathon models. On pricing the Kenda's were much cheaper but on weight I've a feeling you are right and the Kenda's were a bit heavier.
Still curious though about whether BMX tyres are suitable and what issues they may bring up in comparison to tyres marketed as commuting or touring tyres.
My bicycles4u paris explorer actually came with Kenda BMX tyres I think fitted. Kenda Karumba tyres.
https://web.archive.org/web/20150202...paris-explorer
