Schwalbe Marathons questions
09-23-10 | 11:57 PM
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Bikes: Gazelle Trim Trophy, EG Bates Track Bike, HR Bates Cantiflex bike, Nigel Dean fixed gear conversion, Raleigh Royal, Falcon Westminster.
I run standard Marathons (the 1.5 inch, 100 psi ones) on my Downtube Full Suspension (and on a couple of other bikes), and they're great, pretty flat resistant, long lasting etc. I've got Supremes, however, on the old tourer that's my regular London commuter, and I have not had a single flat since I put them on over a year ago, despite terrible road surfaces and clumsy early morning riding. Strongly recommended.
09-24-10 | 06:36 AM
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I run standard Marathons (the 1.5 inch, 100 psi ones) on my Downtube Full Suspension (and on a couple of other bikes), and they're great, pretty flat resistant, long lasting etc. I've got Supremes, however, on the old tourer that's my regular London commuter, and I have not had a single flat since I put them on over a year ago, despite terrible road surfaces and clumsy early morning riding. Strongly recommended.
since you own both tires, how are they different in terms of riding quality, speed, tire grip? I'm asking because of the huge price gap.
09-24-10 | 08:32 AM
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From: Southampton, UK
Bikes: Gazelle Trim Trophy, EG Bates Track Bike, HR Bates Cantiflex bike, Nigel Dean fixed gear conversion, Raleigh Royal, Falcon Westminster.
Riding quality, tire grip, I'm not really aware of any difference. Noticeably faster on the Supremes though, which I suspect is a combination of weight and rolling resistance. Worth the difference just for the puncture resistance though; I am a large, heavy man, and I just can't seem to puncture the Supremes. Diana Ross on her own, maybe......
09-24-10 | 09:26 AM
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Riding quality, tire grip, I'm not really aware of any difference. Noticeably faster on the Supremes though, which I suspect is a combination of weight and rolling resistance. Worth the difference just for the puncture resistance though; I am a large, heavy man, and I just can't seem to puncture the Supremes. Diana Ross on her own, maybe......
