Colin_P
Guru
Another what tyre thread, I know, I know.
I'm currently using some Schwalbe Tyrago's (which came fitted to the bike) in a 700x35c size which are coming to the end of their useful life. I've been really happy with them but they seem to be discontinued and no longer available.
In the past, on the previous bike, I've used Schwable Landcruisers in 700x40c which were ok until the sidewalls started cracking. Having researched, it seems Schwalbe had an issue with this cracking across the range but is now resolved?
I'm thinking about some Marathon plus touring but still remember all the talk of Marathons being heavy and not as good as the hype? I'm not worried about the weight as I'm not a speed demon. I'm wanting durability and puncture resistance more than anything else, I also like the reflective band around that a lot of the Schwalbe tyres come with.
The question is, have the rivals caught up, is there anything better?
I don't want to go tubeless and my riding is really mixed between road and moderate off road in all weathers.
Any advice or recommendations more than welcomed.
I'm currently using some Schwalbe Tyrago's (which came fitted to the bike) in a 700x35c size which are coming to the end of their useful life. I've been really happy with them but they seem to be discontinued and no longer available.
In the past, on the previous bike, I've used Schwable Landcruisers in 700x40c which were ok until the sidewalls started cracking. Having researched, it seems Schwalbe had an issue with this cracking across the range but is now resolved?
I'm thinking about some Marathon plus touring but still remember all the talk of Marathons being heavy and not as good as the hype? I'm not worried about the weight as I'm not a speed demon. I'm wanting durability and puncture resistance more than anything else, I also like the reflective band around that a lot of the Schwalbe tyres come with.
The question is, have the rivals caught up, is there anything better?
I don't want to go tubeless and my riding is really mixed between road and moderate off road in all weathers.
Any advice or recommendations more than welcomed.