Tyres - puncture protection + performance

[Pale Rider]

I have Marathon Supremes on my Rose trekking bike.

No punctures in getting on for three years of weekend riding.

Against that is they are known to have a harsh ride.

Never had any other tyres on the bike, so I can't really say.

What I can say is the grip is not brilliant, particularly on cycle paths.

Reasonable grip on asphalt, although not fantastic in the wet.

If you do change, probably best to get a few miles in before Paris just to get the feel of them.

 

[EasyPeez]

I use M+ on all my bikes, 25mm on the road bike and 28mm on the commuter and hybrid. If you think 750g is heavy, in winter I use the marathon ice tyres and they weigh a kilo each.

Yeah, but we all know by now that you could ride further and faster than any of the rest of us on Fred Flintstone's bike...

Interesting to see that Gatorskins, which were my original thought to buy, are coming off so badly based on this thread. Good to know what to avoid as well as what to look for, though I guess pure chance plays a big part in all this anecdotal evidence too. Cheers.

 

[EasyPeez]

What I can say is the grip is not brilliant, particularly on cycle paths.

If you do change, probably best to get a few miles in before Paris just to get the feel of them.

I can only imagine the grip on the M Supremes would be better than on my current Contis, esp away from the tarmac. But like you I have nothing else to compare them with at present so I could be wrong. Good point on the latter though - I'd better get a wriggle on with this really hadn't I? Thanks.

 

[craigwend]

http://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/wheels/tyres-and-tubes/road,-tt,-track-bike-tyres

http://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/wheels...271097325&mc_cid=e77063d16d&mc_eid=977ad0ceae

 

[Soltydog]

My Gatorskin this afternoon less than 2 miles into my commute home. Couldn't find the cause of it, but unable to repair
Marathon plus are probably as good as you'll get, but the weight is noticeable, buy saying that I reckon i'll switch back on the winter/commuter bike

 

[fossyant]

The Durano Plus Etape was a special edition with a yellow Etape logo on. The regular Durano Plus is the same.

I've had to switch to these as my current commute is glass strewn. The tyres are cut up, but I've only had one hole from a large shard of glass. They work, if 50% heavier than I like.

 

[The Rover]

I've got pro 4 service course on my best bike and gp4 seasons on the commuter and I'm happy with both however these look a good buy and I'm tempted to get them as ( another! ) spare set. They seem to offer what your looking for.

Cheers.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/pro4-endurance-road-bike-tyre-700-x-23-id_8303010.html

 

[Berrysbikes]

Have you looked at nextday tyres website.

 

[Moodyman]

Vittoria Rubino pro

But more importantly is rider style, road positioning and tyre pressure

 

[andyfraser]

^^^ I'm still happily using Rubino Pros so +1 from me.

 

[Adam4868]

Just bought another pair of specialized armadillo 25,had 23 last time and they were brilliant.Been using the 25s for a month and i cant tell difference.Like the tyres though and more impotantly trust them

 

[ianrauk]

Just bought another pair of specialized armadillo 25,had 23 last time and they were brilliant.Been using the 25s for a month and i cant tell difference.Like the tyres though and more impotantly trust them

The 23's are my commuting tyres of choice. Not the fastest rolling tyres, but they are pretty bombproof and last a good long time.

 

[Adam4868]

The 23's are my commuting tyres of choice. Not the fastest rolling tyres, but they are pretty bombproof and last a good long time.

I guess ive nothing to compare them to because i use them on both my winter and summer bikes.Had some luganos for a while and also had punctures !! Im not going to jinx myself and say if ive had any on the specialized !

 

[MarkF]

M+'s for me, 8 years, 1000's of miles and no punctures. I am a plodder so I don't care about the weight, the extra 400g or so means nothing to me.