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Old 08-18-09 | 07:44 PM
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From: North Aurora, IL

Bikes: 08 Specialized Crosstrail Sport, 05 Sirrus Comp

Talking Tires

What is everyone using for tires on their Hybrid?

Mine came with Specialized Burrough XP Sport Pro's - 700X45 - These things averaged a flat every 2.5 days, or about 1 every 150 miles....

I switched to Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 700X40 - and fell in love with them

I got another set of Supremes 700X35, for a really good price, so started playing around with "options."

I currently run the 35 on the front, and the 40 in the rear, and absolutely love this combination - narrower front is quicker and more nimble steering, while the wider one in the back helps with load capacity and smoother ride.

Best thing about this combo - I have another set just like them for when I need to reshoe this critter.

Second best thing - my patch kit has sunk to the bottom of my trunk, and the glue is drying up - as it hasn't been used since last September....

Absolutely awesome tires for this Hybrid....
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