Curious: Great Schwalbe Big Apple Alternatives?
05-16-22, 10:21 AM
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Curious: Great Schwalbe Big Apple Alternatives?
In terms of rolling resistance and puncture protection, what are your recommendations as to 20"/406 tires that are as good as or better than the Schwalbe Big Apple in the 2.00-2.15"/50-55mm range of widths?
05-16-22, 10:50 AM
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Schwalbe makes great tires, any reason for the want to switch? I initially wanted to find a different tire than my Super Moto Xs but haven't found anything and rather like the puncture protection they provide granted they didn't stop that nail but nothing was really going to stop it.
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Originally Posted by veganbikes
any reason for the want to switch?
05-16-22, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sjanzeir
I'm only curious at this point. The pair of Big Apples I've been running since mid-2020 have been stellar so far.
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I use and like the dial compound Maxxis Torch in 20x1.75, and it’s available in a really nice, light, 120tpi, folding bead 1.95 size, as well as a heavier 60tpi 2.20 size.
I’ve only used Big Apples in 26” so can’t directly compare the Torch, but it has been a fast rolling, good cornering, comfy tire for me; it’ll take a high, 110psi max, which is good for me because I’m heavy, but I usually run about 85psi.
https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/torch/
I’ve only used Big Apples in 26” so can’t directly compare the Torch, but it has been a fast rolling, good cornering, comfy tire for me; it’ll take a high, 110psi max, which is good for me because I’m heavy, but I usually run about 85psi.
https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/torch/
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