Tyre options

[steptoeste]

Hi - I got this Marin and would like to get new tyres for it!…what are my options and would it be able to take 700’s without much in the way of adjustments ?!?
(**I’m hoping to fit them myself!)

Any specific (good value!! 😀) recommendations for leisure and some commuting use in central London?

Thanks!

 

[I like Skol]

The tyres that are already fitted look ideal for the use you describe. Why do you want to change them?

 

[vickster]

You can only use 700c tyres if you have 700/29" wheels.
As above what's wrong with those ones? What size is on there presently?
If you want to commute hassle free and aren't fussed about weight or speed, Marathon Plus usually pretty bombproof. Whether you can fit them yourself, depends on your tyre fitting abilities, technique and thumb strength! If you want something lighter and faster rolling, something like a Durano but you might get more punctures (or you might not)

 

[steptoeste]

Well they seem a bit worn on the sides…and I do like the bigger tyres, although there’s no particular reason for that 😂

I was assuming with the condition the tyres were in I’d need completely new ones?

 

[vickster]

OK, you need 26" tyres, not 700c. 559x17
eg https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-commuter-26-tyre
(or can go posher eg
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bi...marathon-tyre---reflex-26-x-1.5in-582983.html
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m14b0s142p3001/SCHWALBE-Marathon-Greenguard-HS420 )

 

[fossyant]

The Schwalbe looks oK, the other Specialized is knackered.

 

[steptoeste]

The Schwalbe looks oK, the other Specialized is knackered.

Do you mean on the bike already? 🤔

 

[vickster]

Do you mean on the bike already? 🤔

Yes, rear is knackered

 

[steptoeste]

Yes, rear is knackered

The schawble seems ok!, it looks a bit thinner then the other one!- was going to look at the schawble city tyres?!…would it make much difference if I replaced both ?

 

[vickster]

Personally my tyres always match

 

[Mo1959]

These are nice if they are in budget. I have them on my hybrid. Good level of puncture protection but roll nicer than the Marathon Plus.


https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tyres/2...on-supreme-hd-hs469-folding-tyre-26-inch-559/

 

[steptoeste]

So just been to Halfords, they tell me they can’t remove the wheel as it’s got some sort of anti-theft locking system that needs a key …. Which I don’t have obviously….

he said I’d probably have to cut it off?? …what am I missing here??- I can’t find anything obvious about marlin tyres being locked on when I google it?

🤨😬

 

[Ajax Bay]

Call the seller and ask for them to fish out the 'key'? Does look like it's a hex socket. It's not the tyre 'locked' on, it's the wheel (to stop it being pinched).

 

[I like Skol]

Does look like it's a hex socket.

It's 5-sided so while maybe not unique to the QR maker it is much more proprietary than the regular 6-sided hex key. Best solution as already suggested, is to ask the seller for the key. I'm sure they just forgot to hand it over.

 

[steptoeste]

So the seller doesn’t have the key, he said he’s never had reason to change the tires…which I’m questioning as the front one is pretty decent…

Halfords reaction has me a little concerned, they didn’t even have an alternative to cutting (angle grinder) and replacing with a quick release 😬… is it this? https://hexlox.com/products/hexlox-...ey-without-hexlox?_pos=2&_sid=1f2ad7415&_ss=r