Continental Traffic...for tires?
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Continental Traffic...for tires?
I am looking for new tires for my bad weather/ trail runner commuter. The commute is a mix of MUP and road. However on the way home I pass by a few singletrack trails and want more traction than smoothies. Also I use this bike when it snows.
Knowing that I have been looking at tires, something with lower rolling resistance then current ( basic FireXC Panaracers) and longer lasting (Harder compound) rubber. However I still want to keep my traction for mud, dirt, etc.
I was looking at
https://www.bikewagon.com/Wheel-Goods...-p7382371.html
in REI yesterday and they seem pretty good, however I was hoping others might have experiance.
Thanks
Knowing that I have been looking at tires, something with lower rolling resistance then current ( basic FireXC Panaracers) and longer lasting (Harder compound) rubber. However I still want to keep my traction for mud, dirt, etc.
I was looking at
https://www.bikewagon.com/Wheel-Goods...-p7382371.html
in REI yesterday and they seem pretty good, however I was hoping others might have experiance.
Thanks
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Bianchi San Remo - set up as a utility bike, Peter Mooney Road bike, Peter Mooney commute bike,Dahon Folder,Schwinn Paramount Tandem
I commute on Schwalbe Marathon Plus - they are a good balance between slick and deep tread, they wear very well, and they do not get flats.

The rear tire on the bike which I rode today has close to 6,000 miles on it, and no flats yet....

The rear tire on the bike which I rode today has close to 6,000 miles on it, and no flats yet....
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Bikes: Bianchi San Remo - set up as a utility bike, Peter Mooney Road bike, Peter Mooney commute bike,Dahon Folder,Schwinn Paramount Tandem
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Schwallable tires really seems to be top notch from everything I have seen. I have not ruled these out, it's just that I have never seen them in person





