700c road touring tyres - buying advice please

[severs1966]

I am replacing my touring bike tyres. In the past I have used Specialized Transition K4, which were excellent but seem to be discontinued, and Panaracer Tourguard 700c, which also seem to be discontinued.

I need about 700c x 28 wide, for long-distance touring (cycle camping, 4 panniers, the full load).

What would be the best modern equivalent including a built-in puncture protection belt?

 

[Profpointy]

Schwalbe marathon or durano, or conti gatorskins would seem to fit the bill.
I've used all three - though mainly for commuting rather than touring - all seem fine to me. The later two are slightly lighter than the former.

 

[Kins]

I use Marathon plus.

 

[John the Canuck]

I use Marathon plus.

can't argue with those
except - i have 700 x 35c - never had a P**CTURE
but get the feeling 28 or 32 would roll better..?

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just that the blighters wont wear out.!

 

[Kins]

I have 38c on atm. Did put a set of 28c continental touring on a hybrid that I tried. Roll loads better but big difference in feel and with a full load on 28s, rather you than me!

 

[Gez73]

Marathon pluses but in a 35mm. I use the 'Tour' version on one bike as they are slightly meatier as regards the thread. I use full panniers on them too and have never had any problems. I wouldn't want to use anything slimmer though.

 

[Soltydog]

Marathon plus, badged as 'london' in 28 or 35 at Spa only £20 each http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s142p2829 Free postage on orders at £50+ so might be worth buying a few tubes too, not that you'll need them running marathon plus though

 

[djb1971]

I'm using durano plus. Hard wearing, roll well and easy on and off open pro rims.

 

[RebornBumbler]

Or one of Specialized's armadillo tyres, not had a single puncture yet with those on my go-everywhere hybrid.
(Pulled lots of bits of glass and gravel out that had attempted the feat though )

 

[sreten]

Hi,

Go fatter tyres than 28mm for fully loaded touring,
they are way too skinny to do a good overall job.

rgds, sreten.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I've just switched to Marathon Deluxe 35mm - very grippy and confidence inspiring for me.