Worth recycling this topic because tyre technology and availability changes.
One if the disadvantage of the 20" wheel is that it's not mainstream, so there's limited choice. Schwalbe seems to be the main producer of tyres for 20" wheels.
Puncture protection and rolling resistance is always compromised for speed and I'm a little disappointed that Schwalbe is no longer producing the folding Marathon Racer and the Marathon Supreme for 20" tyres.
I have used both and they have served me well. They will never beat the Marathon plus for puncture protection, but they're fast and light in comparison. A very good commuting tyre.
The wired Marathon Racer is still produced for 20", but it has a lower puncture protection rating than the folding tyre and it's a bit heavier. I guess it was a commercial decision to stop production on the folding tyre, but I would always pay a bit extra for a better tyre.
What do you use, and what's your experience?
One if the disadvantage of the 20" wheel is that it's not mainstream, so there's limited choice. Schwalbe seems to be the main producer of tyres for 20" wheels.
Puncture protection and rolling resistance is always compromised for speed and I'm a little disappointed that Schwalbe is no longer producing the folding Marathon Racer and the Marathon Supreme for 20" tyres.
I have used both and they have served me well. They will never beat the Marathon plus for puncture protection, but they're fast and light in comparison. A very good commuting tyre.
The wired Marathon Racer is still produced for 20", but it has a lower puncture protection rating than the folding tyre and it's a bit heavier. I guess it was a commercial decision to stop production on the folding tyre, but I would always pay a bit extra for a better tyre.
What do you use, and what's your experience?
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