28mm touring tyres

[User]

 

[Crackle]

Wheel size?

 

[Crackle]

Have a look at Specialized Nimbus, there's a few varieties.

 

[vickster]

Duranos? Spa sell at a good price

Not a bad place to start

 

[The Crofted Crest]

Schwalbe Marathon Supremes are apparently still for sale outside the UK. Try looking here.

 

[smutchin]

I like the Michelin Pro4 Endurance, which I've found to be similar to Marathon Supremes in performance terms (ie speed and puncture protection), though I'm not sure you can get them any more as the Pro4 range has been superseded by the Power range.

A quick Google shows they're still listed as available on CRC, and in 28mm:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/michelin-pro4-endurance-v2-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod134225

ETA: I've not used the Power tyres, but some reports suggest they're even better than the Pro4.

 

[smutchin]

Duranos?

Heavy, stiff and sluggish compared to Marathon Supremes, IME.

 

[vickster]

Heavy, stiff and sluggish compared to Marathon Supremes, IME.

Fair enough, hence the question mark

 

[Crackle]

Durano's come in different flavours. I fitted raceguards which I described as plush but I'm not sure what level of protection they offer and wouldn't, in fact, actively avoid riding on gravel on them bit they are only 25's

 

[vickster]

Durano's come in different flavours. I fitted raceguards which I described as plush but I'm not sure what level of protection they offer and wouldn't, in fact, actively avoid riding on gravel on them bit they are only 25's

Those are the ones I have (in 32, going on in a 28 on the new Ti)

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s121p3574/SCHWALBE-Durano-HS464-Folding

 

[smutchin]

Fair enough

I used to be a fan of Duranos for their puncture protection, long life and decent grip, but I found that on anything less than perfectly smooth road surfaces they were quite unpleasant to ride - I put this down to the rigid sidewalls. Marathon Supremes are noticeably more supple and fast, but still offer reasonable puncture protection.

I know many people are still fans of Duranos though, which is also fair enough!

 

[smutchin]

Worth checking the bicyclerollingresistance.com reviews for more objective analysis...

https://www.bicyclerollingresistanc...power-all-season-2016-vs-schwalbe-durano-2015

 

[simongt]

Have a look at Specialized Nimbus, there's a few varieties.

Tried Nimbus tyres a few years back. To me, the ride was quite harsh.

 

[User6179]

Heavy, stiff and sluggish compared to Marathon Supremes, IME.

Just the plus version, the standard Durano is fine, I have both.

 

[smutchin]

Just the plus version, the standard Durano is fine, I have both.

Standard Duranos are stiff and heavy compared to Marathon Supremes. I've used the Plus version as well and they're even worse... but incredibly puncture proof, which is their main selling point and they're a good choice if that's your priority.