Tire for Surly Cross Check commuter?
08-06-15 | 10:27 AM
#26
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Montpelier VT
Bikes: Scott Genius, Surly Crosscheck, Yuba Mundo cargo, Specialized Dolce Triple (stolen 5/8/15)
continental gatorskins 700x28mm on my CC. they are great for hauling fast at 100 psi. and for actual off-road riding at 60 psi. i'm really pleased with them.
08-06-15 | 12:21 PM
#27
Keepin it Wheel
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: San Diego
Bikes: Surly CrossCheck, Krampus
If you want fat, slick and reflective side walls, I don't think you can do better than the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. I had a pair of these in 700x50, which were very nice. They roll well, wear well, grip well and have pretty good puncture protection. I personally wouldn't go that wide again, because you do feel the difference of a 650g tire and unless my imagination got the better of me (which is possible) even the width made a big difference in the wind. I probably will try these in 700x32 some time and maybe even 700x35 (which is curiously listed as ERTO 37-622 on the Schwalbe USA site).
