Commuting tyres

[cloggsy]

I've just picked up an old city bike for my son to commute at uni in Cardiff. It has 27 *1.25in wheels and the tyres are perished.

I want some puncture resistant city tyres. He doesn't go far, 15-20km a day.


I have Schwalbe marathon reflective city tyres on my old faithful. They are a bit heavy and fatter than some but grip is good and i haven't had apuncture yet. The alternative might be Conti gatorskins. The marathons are hard to get in 27".

What do you recommend on around £20 per tyre budget.

Glyn

I've just had this offer through from Planet X for 'Schwalbe Blizzard Sport' tyres - £6.99 ea

But they are 700c's

 

[goo_mason]

What size do the Marathon Racer come in, goo? People on the LHT newsgroup love them, although the LHT rider favours a larger tyre

I think Schwalbe do smartguard in a racing tyre now too, don't they?

EDIT: Yes they do, the Durano Plus, 23 & 25c in folding bead; http://www.schwalbet...res/durano_plus

Ah, so that's what happened to the Stelvio! Renamed & given a new tread....

 

[John the Monkey]

Ah, so that's what happened to the Stelvio! Renamed & given a new tread....

Sorta - Durano Plus has the Marathon plus style sub tread protection - Durano S is the direct replacement for the Stelvio (kevlar breaker belt, but no "smartguard").

 

[Cordulegaster]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I bought a pair of marathon green guards. my Local Bike shop got them for me. I was a bit worried about the clearance on the old frame but it seems fine. All ready for the wet, glass strewn roads of Cardiff.