Originally Posted by
staehpj1
Also be aware that they are very heavy and have a dead feel to them. They literally each weigh as much as two tires weigh with most other choices. I bought a pair of the Pluses and hate them for anything but commuting on bad glass strewn roads. Different strokes, but I'd rather have a flat once in a while than strap those anchors to my touring bike.
After reading a *lot* of threads on Marathon Plus being heavy and hard to mount, I'm looking at other options. I ride 80% roads 20% crushed limestone or gravel roads. How are Continental Travel Contacts?