Old 08-20-08 | 07:15 AM
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Bikes: Jamis Nova, Bike Friday triplet, Bike Friday NWT, STRIDA, Austro Daimler Vent Noir, Hollands Tourer

Primo makes fine tires. Those tires are fine for touring since the inverted tread is decent for a lot of surfaces. The tire itself is a bit stiff so the ride will be a bit harsh; but because it is so wide -- I think that it is 1.75" -- you can lower the tire pressure a bit to compensate. If you are going on a tour that is predominantly on the road, you might consider switching to the kevlar Primo Comet 1.5".

I recall that Continental also makes a tire for "city" riding that is more than acceptable for touring.

We generally use Schwalbe Marathon Racers. In addition to the performance aspect, durability seems good; although not as tough as the regular Marathons. Since you have a Llama, you can also fit the Schwalbe Big Apples.
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