I want to get tired
03-01-08, 08:38 PM
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I want to get tired
Hi,
my Schwalbe Marathon Racers have been very good tires. I just don't like them very much. I was hoping for a nicer ride.
I am looking at other tires.
On my list at the moment is...
1)Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy 27c.. I have used these for years. They are a nice compromise between this and that. They flat a little too easily. Claimed weight is 328 grams.
2)Panaracer Pasela TG folding 32c.. My Sis has this tire and she has had good luck with it. I may try it myself. Real size is about 30c and a claimed weight of 330 grams. I bet it weighs about an ounce more.
3) Conti Gran Prix 4 Season with Vectran... I have been wanting to try a tire with vectran. This comes in a 28c but their 28c is closer to 25c or 26c. It's a bit small, but light and tempting.
Claimed weight is 256 gr.
Help me make up what I laughingly call my mind.
Edit:
Schwalbe makes the Marathon Supreme in a 32c now. That tire also has vectran. It's heavier than my 350 gram limit at 430 grams, but because of the vectran and incredible reliability; it goes on the list. But the price could be an issue, $132 is a LOT
for a couple of tires.
my Schwalbe Marathon Racers have been very good tires. I just don't like them very much. I was hoping for a nicer ride.
I am looking at other tires.
On my list at the moment is...
1)Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy 27c.. I have used these for years. They are a nice compromise between this and that. They flat a little too easily. Claimed weight is 328 grams.
2)Panaracer Pasela TG folding 32c.. My Sis has this tire and she has had good luck with it. I may try it myself. Real size is about 30c and a claimed weight of 330 grams. I bet it weighs about an ounce more.
3) Conti Gran Prix 4 Season with Vectran... I have been wanting to try a tire with vectran. This comes in a 28c but their 28c is closer to 25c or 26c. It's a bit small, but light and tempting.
Claimed weight is 256 gr.
Help me make up what I laughingly call my mind.
Edit:
Schwalbe makes the Marathon Supreme in a 32c now. That tire also has vectran. It's heavier than my 350 gram limit at 430 grams, but because of the vectran and incredible reliability; it goes on the list. But the price could be an issue, $132 is a LOT
for a couple of tires.
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03-01-08, 08:44 PM
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Take a look at the Soma Everwear as well.
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03-02-08, 08:54 AM
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I've never been displeased with Continental tires. I use Gatorskins and Contacts on two of my bikes. I like the way they ride and I've yet to experience any puncture problems with either.
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It would definitely feel quicker, which would be nice. I just wonder if the air volume is adequate for the kind of ride I like. Think I will hit a couple bike shops and see if anyone has a Conti 28 I can look at.
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I may be wrong but I think the vectran layer is essentially what Conti calls "Duraskin" in which case the Ultra Gatorskins have it too. Those are available in 32c size so those might be worth a look. I don't see much difference between the two other than weight and tread pattern.
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I may be wrong but I think the vectran layer is essentially what Conti calls "Duraskin" in which case the Ultra Gatorskins have it too. Those are available in 32c size so those might be worth a look. I don't see much difference between the two other than weight and tread pattern.
the Gatorskins have been around for a while. But the idea of doing a vectran version
of the Gatorskin sounds great.
