roley poley
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still gotta stash o' the old yellow flash
Which tyre should I get for a Brompton?
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a cup of tea and a watch of bromptons own web site vids will save you money and give confidence in your abilities to do many routine jobs and as I have said before brilliant bike vids .You can always look on our folding bikes forum for info and post any problems you have for tips
I'd also recommend taking a look at Brilliant Bikes YouTube channel. Lots of Brompton specific videos and tutorials.
mitchibob
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Standard Marathons roll better than the M+ and M-Racer, and are pretty bullet proof. Takes quite a bit to puncture them.
That said, I tend to use Kojaks once the weather improves, only had a couple of punctures all year last year using them most of the time. Probably got 9,000km out of them.
Winner of last years Urban Hill Climb folding bike category was running the Continentals (acquired at the bike show), and they do look good.
That said, I tend to use Kojaks once the weather improves, only had a couple of punctures all year last year using them most of the time. Probably got 9,000km out of them.
Winner of last years Urban Hill Climb folding bike category was running the Continentals (acquired at the bike show), and they do look good.
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How long does it take you to repair the puncture? Do you also change the tube or just repair the tube already in the tyre?
Congrats on the win! (Also, 9,000km?! How often do you cycle to get that much distance under your belt in one year?)
oldwheels
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I have been on some pretty rough tracks with the standard tyres. It is more a matter of keeping the speed down and picking the best bit of track. Got lost in the forest at Speyside once and bits were too rough so had to walk short sections. Even a MB would have struggled.
The lack of a suspension would also make it uncomfortable over a long distance I suppose.
oldwheels
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Only do about 10 miles or so usually in those conditions and much attention is given to slowly picking the smoothest path so discomfort does not get me. Also I stop frequently to look at things or take photos.
There seems to be new tire available, Continental Contact Urban, but it may be too large for fenders.
roley poley
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They look like a good option
How does the puncture protection compare to the Marathon and M+ tyres?
I've not been out much since fitting them a couple of weeks ago due to the current situation. On the short journey I did they felt smooth, a bit like my Schwalbe Ones on my other Brompton.
The continental Web site says they are 6 out of seven for protection.
https://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/commuting-touring/contact-urban
mitchibob
Über Member
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Normally takes about 5-10 minutes maybe to fix puncture. I always carry spare tubes and CO2 refiller. Always just change the tube, repair later.
I didn't win... I was exactly halfway down the order. The winner had the Conti's on his bike though. I had kojaks. Plus I never wanted to be first or second... means you've got to do the hill again in the final, and really didn't want to do that!
Also, 9,000km is just what I did on the kojaks. It was more like 12,000km total last year. I cycle pretty much every day.
