I would welcome help and advice on new tyres for my hybrid.
It came with Specialized infinity tyres 700 x 38C
I wanted to get something with a slicker tread and also more puncture proof.
The choice was between Schwalbe Marathon plus or Nimbus Armadillos
I chose the Nimbus and 35C size but wish I had kept to 38C as I am finding the new tyres a bit unforgiving, although they are certainly more easy to propel when peddling, however when coasting they do not "glide" over bumps and dips the way my previous tyres did and quickly slow. It feels like I am now cycling through rough patches in the road rather than over them.
I am thinking of replacing with my original choice of Marathon plus tyres and wonder whether to go back to 38C size or stick with the 35C, given that the Marathons are softer compound and also do not inflate to the same pressure as the Nimbus Armadillos (85psi v 100psi)
I have seen 38C width on a bike and they look wide, however I read that they ride "narrow" and it is best to get a size up. Is it be because of the anti puncture insert that they do not flatten out as much as the Nimbus, if it is in fact correct that they do ride more "narrow"
Can anyone help.
Thanks
Tony
It came with Specialized infinity tyres 700 x 38C
I wanted to get something with a slicker tread and also more puncture proof.
The choice was between Schwalbe Marathon plus or Nimbus Armadillos
I chose the Nimbus and 35C size but wish I had kept to 38C as I am finding the new tyres a bit unforgiving, although they are certainly more easy to propel when peddling, however when coasting they do not "glide" over bumps and dips the way my previous tyres did and quickly slow. It feels like I am now cycling through rough patches in the road rather than over them.
I am thinking of replacing with my original choice of Marathon plus tyres and wonder whether to go back to 38C size or stick with the 35C, given that the Marathons are softer compound and also do not inflate to the same pressure as the Nimbus Armadillos (85psi v 100psi)
I have seen 38C width on a bike and they look wide, however I read that they ride "narrow" and it is best to get a size up. Is it be because of the anti puncture insert that they do not flatten out as much as the Nimbus, if it is in fact correct that they do ride more "narrow"
Can anyone help.
Thanks
Tony