Recommendation needed: Puncture resistance and clearance under fenders
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I second, or third, the Portland experience, or lack thereof, with flats. I’ve never flatted in this town from a puncture in ten years. That’s gotta be dumb luck, or I’ve got a whole heap of flats coming my way. Last year I did 1000 commute miles on an old pair of Maxxis Afterburners without a single problem. They have a kevlar belt, but are nothing special.
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I second, or third, the Portland experience, or lack thereof, with flats. I’ve never flatted in this town from a puncture in ten years. That’s gotta be dumb luck, or I’ve got a whole heap of flats coming my way. Last year I did 1000 commute miles on an old pair of Maxxis Afterburners without a single problem. They have a kevlar belt, but are nothing special.
I get a few flats a year, but it's no big deal. Overall, roads are good.
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I second, or third, the Portland experience, or lack thereof, with flats. I’ve never flatted in this town from a puncture in ten years. That’s gotta be dumb luck, or I’ve got a whole heap of flats coming my way. Last year I did 1000 commute miles on an old pair of Maxxis Afterburners without a single problem. They have a kevlar belt, but are nothing special.
I'm not arguing here. Maybe that is coincidence or dumb luck. However, maybe "overkill" is working.
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You might look into carrying one of these with you. They are terrific. https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Tir...2339893&sr=8-2
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I had three flats on my marathon + in am month when it was always wet. a sharp nail on the road a blind metal piece in Home Depot parking lot. the a tiny wire on the road. so portland is not always safe. but I put in 20+ miles a day on my bike anti is a e bike so it weights more and goes faster.
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I had these for mixed road/crushed limestone/gravel commute. These have been bombproof for my commute. Never flatted and they wear well and are good on pavement as well as the middle section is flat like a slick. May not be the best choice if you are strictly pavement, though they work on pavement well (note Donnelly tire used to be Clement tire).
https://www.amazon.com/Donnelly-Stra...8PF?th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Donnelly-Stra...8PF?th=1&psc=1
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How difficult are the Bontrager Hardcases to mount when compared to the Marathon+? It would be nice bonus if I was actually able to mount the tire myself. I have jacked up thumbs from years of jamming them playing competitive dodgeball and have a really difficult time getting the last bit over the rim.
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I've been using pirelli cinturato velos in 32mm for winter commuting. Excellent puncture protection, they roll well, easy to mount, and tubeless ready if you want to go down that route.
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The tire that gives me the least flats is the continental ride tour. In 32mm its not large. They are cheap 20 or 25 bucks. They also suck for feel compared to a pasela but you likely wont get a flat.
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https://tannusamerica.com/pages/tannus-tires
Impervious to nails, pinch flats, drywall screws, beer bottle bottoms. Weight gain offset by ditching the pump, C02, tire levers, patches, spare tubes.
I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but one more flat on my commuter and I'm doing it.
Impervious to nails, pinch flats, drywall screws, beer bottle bottoms. Weight gain offset by ditching the pump, C02, tire levers, patches, spare tubes.
I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but one more flat on my commuter and I'm doing it.
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I know I'm a little late to the game here but I've had great luck with Vittoria Randonneur 700x32. They pump up closer to 29 or 30 and top out at 85psi. My GF and I use them on 3 different daily-used bikes including a skid-happy fixed gear and the only flat we've gotten in 3 years was when a creep knifed my GF's tires after she rebuffed his advances.