Tyres for canal towpath?

[HLaB]

I find SKS guards a bit too brittle on my weekend bike but thats probably to do with my riding style and I've probably kept them on too long and I suspect other guards will be the same with me. Never really had a problem with them though on my commuter bikes where my riding is more relaxed.

 

[mjr]

I endorse the chromoplastic and Marathon suggestion. You probably neither want nor need plus. My preferred tyre is currently actually Delta Cruisers in 37mm but I don't mind fixing an occasional puncture (last one two months ago, cycling most days, average maybe 20miles a day)

 

[Alan O]

I've got a steel tourer that I ride a fair bit on canal towpaths, and I use Marathon Greenguards on it and they seem just about perfect for the job to me. SKS Chromoplastic mudguards too.

 

[Venod]

Marathon Races 30mm have been good for me on towpaths etc, SKS longboards are my mudguard choice, Vittoria XN pro CX tyres have a file tread and are also are also good on the road.

 

[rossw46]

I appreciate all your wisdom. I've oredered 32mm Schwalbe Marathons, and the SKS mudguards, bring on the winter commute.

 

[pjd57]

There isn't a standard tow path surface.
Locally it varies between decent tarmac, pot holes , loose gravel , compact gravel , cobbles and botched patches.

So no tyre will be just right on all of them

 

[SuperHans123]

Marathon Plus gets my vote and I only ride on towpaths.

 

[fossyant]

Tyre choice will depend upon the tow path condition. If very muddy you will need knobblies. My regular path and tow path is very muddy even in summer