What *SLICK* tire is the most flat-resistant (i.e. Kevlar BELTED)?
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What *SLICK* tire is the most flat-resistant (i.e. Kevlar BELTED)?
I'm in need of of 26" X 1.5 SLICK Kevlar Belted tire.
I need recommendations from other members.
I want to optimize my SPEED with the durability of a good, Flat-resistant tire for my MTB.
Chime in and share your ideas. Thanx.
I need recommendations from other members.
I want to optimize my SPEED with the durability of a good, Flat-resistant tire for my MTB.
Chime in and share your ideas. Thanx.
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I'm on my second or third set of Vredestein s-licks and have never had a flat (touch wood). They are also quite fast.
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Originally Posted by DCCommuter
I'm on my second or third set of Vredestein s-licks and have never had a flat (touch wood). They are also quite fast.
Okay, I tried reading what Sheldon Brown had on his sight about tires and the like, but all it did was raise the rolling resistance of my brain, I think, so forgive me here: Isn't saying one tire is faster than another like a runner saying they run faster in the blue shoes instead of the red?
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Isn't saying one tire is faster than another like a runner saying they run faster in the blue shoes instead of the red?
To answer the OP, I've had great luck with Marathon slicks in the size you mention. Quite flat resistant and tough, handle well, decent comfort.
If you want FAST, try drop bars. A more aerodynamic position would make a bigger difference.
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Specialized Armadillos, no question. I have them on all my commuter bikes, and I've never had a flat. There are many different ones to choose from, just go to the specialized website. Yes, they are a bit pricey, but worth every penny.
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https://www.schwalbetires.com/on_tour...athon_plus.gif
prob the toughest tire you can get but check the weight before
you buy
prob the toughest tire you can get but check the weight before
you buy
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I continue to like my Schwalbe Marathon Plus after two years and about 5,000 flat-free miles. Low rolling resistance, thick tread and casing, and gratifyingly heavy. Before I got them, I was getting a flat every 200 miles or so.
If the roles of cars and bicycles were reversed in our society, everyone would use them
My wife has Specialized Armadillos on her road bike. They have also held up fine, although they only go a few hundred miles per year. If properly pumped up, they don't seem slow at all.
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My wife has Specialized Armadillos on her road bike. They have also held up fine, although they only go a few hundred miles per year. If properly pumped up, they don't seem slow at all.
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Originally Posted by Toasted
Okay, I tried reading what Sheldon Brown had on his sight about tires and the like, but all it did was raise the rolling resistance of my brain, I think, so forgive me here: Isn't saying one tire is faster than another like a runner saying they run faster in the blue shoes instead of the red?
Road tires are running shoes, Knobbies are hiking boots.
The tires make more difference to how "fast" a bike is than any other part, by far.
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Sheldon,
your captainbike.com link seems to be down.
your captainbike.com link seems to be down.
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Alright I've narrowed down my tire to be the Schwalbe Marathon Slick or Panaracer T-Serv.
My stock MTB tire size currently is 26" X 1.95 Will I be able to safely ride with 26 X 1.35 size tires as that is the only one I see that fits my needs**********?
My stock MTB tire size currently is 26" X 1.95 Will I be able to safely ride with 26 X 1.35 size tires as that is the only one I see that fits my needs**********?
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Hi,
Panaracer tends to be skinny, I wouldn't go thinner than 1.5...
But the answer is yes, that will be fine. My XO2 came with Tom Slick 1.4 tires and I rode them for years.
Panaracer tends to be skinny, I wouldn't go thinner than 1.5...
But the answer is yes, that will be fine. My XO2 came with Tom Slick 1.4 tires and I rode them for years.
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Originally Posted by late
Hi,
Panaracer tends to be skinny, I wouldn't go thinner than 1.5...
But the answer is yes, that will be fine. My XO2 came with Tom Slick 1.4 tires and I rode them for years.
Panaracer tends to be skinny, I wouldn't go thinner than 1.5...
But the answer is yes, that will be fine. My XO2 came with Tom Slick 1.4 tires and I rode them for years.
What is the lowest I can safely go, like 26 X 1.0???
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Cyclaholic,
Are the continental Sport Contacts Kevlar Belted???
Are the continental Sport Contacts Kevlar Belted???
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One inch tires ride like bricks. Stick with 1.4 or 1.5.
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I think you'll get 10 million different answers to this one, but I'll chime in with Bontrager Hardcase tires such as the "Satellite Elite Hardcase". I use the "Race Lite Hardcase" tires and I have been very happy with them. Anything that holds up to the crap on NYC streets gets my vote.
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I still say the Serfas Drifter.....heavy as hell, but not only has a nice thick kevlar belt, but also has significant rubber thickness in the center region.
It's not a true slick, but it rolls like one (inverse tread).
It's not a true slick, but it rolls like one (inverse tread).
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Is ride quality still Harsh on 1.35 s??
I cant find any Marathon Slicks in 1.5. Drat.
I cant find any Marathon Slicks in 1.5. Drat.
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That would depend on the tire.
Some brands run small,and a belted sidewall
makes for a harsher ride. But
for most tires it would be ok.
Some brands run small,and a belted sidewall
makes for a harsher ride. But
for most tires it would be ok.
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Don't be too hung up about slicks. I realize that in a previous post I said something like "get slicks", but that was in response to your post where you said you wanted a treaded pattern to help you with traction. I was trying (unsuccessfully, it seems) to make the point that tread patterns really don't make *that* much difference in the day-to-day real world of commuting.
The main point isn't that having some tread is much worse than having slicks, it's not. The point is that having some tread doesn't really ADD anything to traction. Even the Marathon Slick has a bit of tread pattern. On a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is the most traction, on a particular tire if all other factors were equal, the slick version would be a 10 and the lightly treaded version would probably be an 8 or 9. By "lightly treaded", I mean the kind of tread pattern found on a Panaracer Pasela GT or T-Serv, for example... not knobbies.
If I were you, I would decide on a tire that is suited to my needs regardless of if it is slick or treaded somewhat. Whether it is slick or slightly treaded is a distant second in importance to all the other factors such as rubber compound for traction, rolling resistance, puncture resistance, tire weight (has a big effect on acceleration and braking) and ride quality.
The main point isn't that having some tread is much worse than having slicks, it's not. The point is that having some tread doesn't really ADD anything to traction. Even the Marathon Slick has a bit of tread pattern. On a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is the most traction, on a particular tire if all other factors were equal, the slick version would be a 10 and the lightly treaded version would probably be an 8 or 9. By "lightly treaded", I mean the kind of tread pattern found on a Panaracer Pasela GT or T-Serv, for example... not knobbies.
If I were you, I would decide on a tire that is suited to my needs regardless of if it is slick or treaded somewhat. Whether it is slick or slightly treaded is a distant second in importance to all the other factors such as rubber compound for traction, rolling resistance, puncture resistance, tire weight (has a big effect on acceleration and braking) and ride quality.
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Originally Posted by mystickid
Cyclaholic,
Are the continental Sport Contacts Kevlar Belted???
Are the continental Sport Contacts Kevlar Belted???
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The Marathon Slicks in 1.35 should not be a bad replacement for a 1.5.
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I agree with Michaelnel about slicks vs tread.
Slicks are nice, but they aren't necessary. It's aggressive knobs that slow you down. Inverse treads are as good as a lick anyday, just heavier due to more rubber being on teh tire. Then you have "city treads", where there is a tight packed group of knobs, meant to provide traction, but still have some semblance of grip for any sand/grit that's on the road.
Actually it's grit that bugs me when riding around on my roadie...that stuff is outright hazardous around corners...and then I DO wish i had treaded tires...unfortunately most 25c and udner tires are slicks, or semi-slicks where the only thing keeping them from being full slicks is some siping.
Slicks are nice, but they aren't necessary. It's aggressive knobs that slow you down. Inverse treads are as good as a lick anyday, just heavier due to more rubber being on teh tire. Then you have "city treads", where there is a tight packed group of knobs, meant to provide traction, but still have some semblance of grip for any sand/grit that's on the road.
Actually it's grit that bugs me when riding around on my roadie...that stuff is outright hazardous around corners...and then I DO wish i had treaded tires...unfortunately most 25c and udner tires are slicks, or semi-slicks where the only thing keeping them from being full slicks is some siping.
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Marathon Slicks are a decently fast with good flat protection. Marathon Plus is considerably slower but tougher. Straight Marathons are in between. I've used Marathon Slicks, Marathons and Vredstein S-Licks in addition to Schwalbe Stelvios in 26"x1 size. The Marathon Slicks are tougher but slower than the S-Licks, Stelvios are much faster but very fragile. Marathons are tougher but a little slower. If you deal much with sand or other loose debris Marathons are probably yor best commuter tire otherwise I like the Marathon Slicks. If your commute is reasonably clean then S-Licks will give you a little more speed with out being fragile. Race tires like the Top Slicks or Stelvios should only be used on very clean roads or where you don't mind the occasional flat. I usually ride Marathon Slicks on my commute but will upgrade to a Stelvio for a long weekend ride.
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