The Brompton build a bike site said the more puncture resistant one is 0.162kg heavier. Is this likely to be noticeable? What do you mean by rolling resistance?
Which tyre should I get for a Brompton?
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I've had M+ on a bike before and didn't like the feel of them, maybe psychological, but they did seem to have more RR than other Schwalbe tyres i've used. They are also not as easy to change.
I tend to go standard Marathon, Delta Cruiser, or Land Cruiser. I prefer these over M+.
Is the M+ different to this tyre? https://www.brompton.com/brompton-g...-marathon-reflective-strip/c-24/c-1031/p-1524
Thats standard Marathon, level 5 PP..... M+ is level 7.
Ah so this one is the Plus https://www.evanscycles.com/schwalbe-marathon-plus-flat-less-brompton-16-commuter-tyre-EV216356
How much of a difference is there between level 5 and level 7? I don't have any experience in this so not sure if 2 levels is a big jump. If I order from Brompton the level 5 comes on the bike already, whereas buying at Evans they have the Racer on it and getting the level 7 would be extra.
I use the level 5 and i'm perfectly happy with that level. Extremely rare for me to get punctures.
But my advice is stick with the Racer for a while. I've not had experience of that tyre, but level 4 isn't bad, so i personally wouldn't change it without using it for a while.
Is the Racer level 4? The thing is, if I buy from Brompton, I will get the level 5 because that is what they supply their bikes with (at least at the store I am buying from anyway).
vickster
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Get the level 5 and ride your bike
Do learn how to sort a puncture though and carry the kit with you, a puncture can happen anywhere to any bike at any time (obviously you can mitigate by avoiding big potholes, piles of glass etc)
Get the level 5 and ride your bike
Do learn how to sort a puncture though and carry the kit with you, a puncture can happen anywhere to any bike at any time (obviously you can mitigate by avoiding big potholes, piles of glass etc)
Or always carry £20 and just fold it up and get a taxi home.
I don’t wish to appear rude but I feel that you are over thinking this, if Brompton only offered one tyre you’d just ride away happy.
rogerzilla
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Since they use Schrader valves, you could use faster tyres and inject slime.
vickster
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Yes that too, or just walk home if close 👍
I’m personally a bit wary of cabs right now
Certainly agreed on the second point 👍
roley poley
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to learn more watch" brilliant bikes" on you tube as they take off and change tyres on learn how to videos on bromptons
rogerzilla
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I don't think it's possible to fix a rear Brompton puncture without getting very oily hands. The chain tensioner is an evil piece of design. Carry some latex gloves.
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IME it's usually possible to fix a tube without removing the wheel. The only times I've had to get the wheel off was to change the tyre. I've got standard Marathons on there and they've been trouble-free for a few years now.
