Campfire
Über Member
- Location
- near Risley Moss, Warrington
I use my Orange Clockwork the most of my bikes, and go along the Transpennine Trail as part of my volunteer ranger role. Last week I went along the trail for part of my route to a local cafe, meeting some other cyclists. I'd pumped up the rear tyre the day before so I knew there was plenty of air but when I came to return my rear tyre was flat. I found a great big pointy bit of gravel. The tyres are Bontrager 1.75 with a centre 'run' and chunky bits at the side. The bike shop said they've plenty life in them yet but I feel if I start getting stuff in them it's time to replace.
I'm trying to decide whether to go for the Schwalbe Marathon Plus or a Continental tyre. Would Mr Campfire be able to get the Schwalbe on the rims, as I believe they're difficult? He usually manages to repair punctures although he had trouble with a Marathon on my Birdy. Any ideas please? I've seen some Marathon Pluses on Ebay at a much more competitive price than my LBS so obviously will have to fit them at home!
I want either 1.75 or 1.5. I do have to go through areas where yoofs chuck bottles around too, in order to get many places I'm going to. Thanks.
I'm trying to decide whether to go for the Schwalbe Marathon Plus or a Continental tyre. Would Mr Campfire be able to get the Schwalbe on the rims, as I believe they're difficult? He usually manages to repair punctures although he had trouble with a Marathon on my Birdy. Any ideas please? I've seen some Marathon Pluses on Ebay at a much more competitive price than my LBS so obviously will have to fit them at home!
I want either 1.75 or 1.5. I do have to go through areas where yoofs chuck bottles around too, in order to get many places I'm going to. Thanks.
