700 x 32c Tyre Recommendations please

[Gunk]

I once picked a pair of Marathons in my local Halfords just out of curiosity. Strewth, they were heavy! I quickly put them down again before my arm got tired.....

they are but you’re not aiming for PB’s with them on

 

[I like Skol]

they are but you’re not aiming for PB’s with them on

I know, but when the medicine is worse than the illness!

 

[TyrannosaurusTreks]

I’ve just switched to marathon plus, a heavy tyre & buggers to fit😬 & after a 100 miles I’m not sure I like them.
They seem to have a bit of drag but it might be just me, might go back to the Roubaix pro’s as if I did have a puncture I wouldn’t want to try a repair on the road side.

 

[ChrisEyles]

I once picked a pair of Marathons in my local Halfords just out of curiosity. Strewth, they were heavy! I quickly put them down again before my arm got tired.....

Sounds about right! For me M+ is a step too far but I can live with regular marathons.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I really rate Marathon Mondial, they're tough but easy to fit.

Doesn’t seem to come in 32mm width though?

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Doesn’t seem to come in 32mm width though?

True, by the looks of it they start at 35mm which is what mine are.

The OP never specified a size so I was guessing, only Vickster mentioned 32 in a later reply... is that picked up from another thread of the OP's maybe?

And as an open musing, I wonder is 3mm tolerable here perhaps? Depends on the wheels I guess.

 

[jay clock]

I have Continental GatorHardshell with 1000km so far and zero unplanned deflations. Managed 30-40 miles on a gravel trail.

 

[vickster]

True, by the looks of it they start at 35mm which is what mine are.

The OP never specified a size so I was guessing, only Vickster mentioned 32 in a later reply... is that picked up from another thread of the OP's maybe?

And as an open musing, I wonder is 3mm tolerable here perhaps? Depends on the wheels I guess.

It says 32 in the thread title?!

 

[CanucksTraveller]

It says 32 in the thread title?!

My mistake, sorry.

Will a 35 fit his bike?

 

[vickster]

My mistake, sorry.

Will a 35 fit his bike?

How would I know?
He’s on a red Boardman in his Avatar, bit surprised if 32 would fit

 

[A Nutter]

I have Boardman Cross Team now... Thanks for suggestions so far

 

[Dwn]

Another vote for the Schwalbe G One Speed. You can get them in 30mm width, and they have been great on both road and cycle paths. Seem pretty puncture resistant - so far.

 

[CXRAndy]

Tubeless is the way to go. However if you dont want that, then buy inner tubes that have removable valve inserts.

Inject 75mil of Orange endurance sealant into each inner tube. Virtually all your tiny pin prick punctures will stop. It wont stop pinch flats, but of you're running bigger tyres its unlikely to occur

 

[Tribansman]

Pirelli Cinturato. I've done 5,000 miles+ on mine with zero punctures and tread still looks good. That includes a fair bit of off road and in all weathers. I have 32s and also run them at low pressure due to having carpal tunnel, anything over 45-50psi aggravates too much. Ok, I'm only 68kg, but gives a very comfortable ride.

Way better feel and lighter than M+. Expensive but very good value

 

[BalkanExpress]

I’m a fan of Continental travel contacts. Good puncture protection, slick down the centre makes then easy rolling on tarmac while the knobbly edges help with grip off road.