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26" touring tire recommendation
Ralph Barone wrote:
It's about time to replace the 26 x 38/32 WTB Slickasaurus tires on my Surly LHT and I'm looking for recommendations. The bike is used mostly for commuting, with some credit card touring thrown in during the summer. Most riding is on pavement, but I do ride a bit of gravel roads/trails. I'm currently considering the Schwalbe Marathon family of tires, as well as the Schwalbe Big Apples, the Tioga City Slicker and the Slickasaurus. I don't really want to give up any rolling resistance, but I wouldn't mind more puncture protection. I can probably go up to a 26 x 2 before clearance becomes an issue. Any recommendations (especially on differentiating the 9 different subtypes of Schwalbe Marathons)? I went with the Marathon Plus in a 26 x 1.75. Contrary to popular lore, I was able to mount them by hand, without using tire irons. |
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26" touring tire recommendation
front and rear the same tire ?
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26" touring tire recommendation
On Monday, April 21, 2014 6:16:16 PM UTC-4, Ralph Barone wrote:
It's about time to replace the 26 x 38/32 WTB Slickasaurus tires on my Surly LHT and I'm looking for recommendations. The bike is used mostly for commuting, with some credit card touring thrown in during the summer. Most riding is on pavement, but I do ride a bit of gravel roads/trails. I'm currently considering the Schwalbe Marathon family of tires, as well as the Schwalbe Big Apples, the Tioga City Slicker and the Slickasaurus. I don't really want to give up any rolling resistance, but I wouldn't mind more puncture protection. I can probably go up to a 26 x 2 before clearance becomes an issue. Any recommendations (especially on differentiating the 9 different subtypes of Schwalbe Marathons)? I like the Ritchey Tom Slick 26x1.4. I've flogged it off-road if necessary. Puncture resistance seems okay, although I might get a flat a couple of times a year. http://www.mec.ca/product/4011-357/r...1.4-wire-tire/ |
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