bladesman73
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Have marathon plus on my commuter hybrid which i also use off road once per week. Absolutely bullet proof. Had them for 2 years riding 6 miles per day on roads and 20 off road per week.
Yes, I have a pair for my MTB for general hybrid-type use - mix of road, cycle path, canal towpath. They seem like a decent (and inexpensive) all-round tyre.For a tyre for hybrids, i really like the Landcruisers. I have them on one of my bikes and i like the way they roll both on and off road.
Yes, I have a pair for my MTB for general hybrid-type use - mix of road, cycle path, canal towpath. They seem like a decent (and inexpensive) all-round tyre.
Actually, I've just realised... Without conscious reasoning, my winter tyres for mixed use are Schwalbe (Marathon Greenguard on my tourer), and my preferred summer tyres are Continental (Sport Contact on the MTB, Gatorskins on the tourer).
I don't think I'd let a one-off incident put me off a consumable product, especially not from a well-respected manufacturer. I expect every tyre manufacturer has had some bad samples make it through to the shops.This sidewall cracking has made me hesitant to buy and fit them again though.
I have;I’ve never had any issues with the Schwalbe tyres I’ve used. A mixture of Durano plus, and M+ depending on which bike. They take a severe hammering, over high mileages, and haven’t let me down yet.
So (with socks on) about 1600 miles' use. Looking at the wear, this does seem extraordinarily low (not surprised SJS/Schwalbe content (keen, even) to replace). I am surprised that the signs of the exposed carcass weren't apparent when you inspected the tyre a fortnight earlier (and decided to "chance it").In June of this year I purchased 2 Schwalbe marathon racers from SJS cycles.
Since then I’ve commuted 15 miles most days on tarmac .
For a tyre for hybrids, i really like the Landcruisers. I have them on one of my bikes and i like the way they roll both on and off road. Also, even though they're just the standard K-Guard ones, not had a single puncture with them. Where i was plagued with them on the previous Kendas.
But, and its a big but...... there are small cracks all around the rim of each tyre, like they've been constantly run at too low a pressure. I only fitted them less than 2 years ago and do very low mileage.
There is the fact that i fitted them to my Carrera with an Ekit fitted, and they're not supposed to be Ebike compatible, but the kit is so lightweight and so low powered i didn't think it made a difference.
Hub motors are known to cause premature cracking on cheaper tyres.
The extra dead weight may also be impacting on the non-motored wheel/tyre.
Marathon Plus is the answer.