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what're the best budget no-flats tyres?
ps i like to ride very fast thru' London traffic, whatever the weather, if
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what're the best budget no-flats tyres?
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ps i like to ride very fast thru' London traffic, whatever the weather, if that makes a difference. try Michelin Transworld City iain |
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ps i like to ride very fast thru' London traffic, whatever the weather, if that makes a difference. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Schwalbe Marathon Plus (don't forget the Plus). They may be a bit heavy, but they'll fart in the general direction of all the broken glass and nails on the mean city streets. |
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"AP" wrote in message ... ps i like to ride very fast thru' London traffic, whatever the weather, if that makes a difference. I like my Schwalbe Blizzards (700x23). Are you talking road or MTB? |
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Thanks for all responses. The name Marathon Plus does seem to crop up a lot...I'd not heard of the Michelins. I think I've read somewhere that the Marathon Pluses are damn near indestructible, but also quite heavy and not terribly grippy. They're also £25 apiece, give or take. Which seems to be about twice the price of, eg, the Michelin Transworld City. (Would they last longer? How would wet/dry grip compare with a bog-standard tyre?) To answer your question tho' (and sorry - I should've said) - road: 700 x 23. Thanks again. "Doki" wrote in message ... "AP" wrote in message ... ps i like to ride very fast thru' London traffic, whatever the weather, if that makes a difference. I like my Schwalbe Blizzards (700x23). Are you talking road or MTB? |
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"AP" wrote in message ... Hi Thanks for all responses. The name Marathon Plus does seem to crop up a lot...I'd not heard of the Michelins. I think I've read somewhere that the Marathon Pluses are damn near indestructible, but also quite heavy and not terribly grippy. They're also £25 apiece, give or take. Which seems to be about twice the price of, eg, the Michelin Transworld City. (Would they last longer? How would wet/dry grip compare with a bog-standard tyre?) To answer your question tho' (and sorry - I should've said) - road: 700 x 23. Thanks again. "Doki" wrote in message ... "AP" wrote in message ... ps i like to ride very fast thru' London traffic, whatever the weather, if that makes a difference. snipsnip If I say it very quietly -- I have been running, on road 98% of the time, with Marathon Plus for over 5000 miles without a visit from the p*nct*re fairy. I have had one self inflicted puncture, in 2006, after replacing a broken spoke and retruing the wheel -- and nipped the tube. I suppose the only problem with these tyres is that I lose the skill of swift and easy repair action. However I always carry a repair kit and 2 spare tubes with me at all times! -- Trevor A Panther In South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. www.tapan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk |
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That's 'cos the puncture fairy was busy with me - six in the three weeks up
to Christmas - we're talking maybe 250 miles? "Pinky" wrote in message . uk... "AP" wrote in message ... Hi Thanks for all responses. The name Marathon Plus does seem to crop up a lot...I'd not heard of the Michelins. I think I've read somewhere that the Marathon Pluses are damn near indestructible, but also quite heavy and not terribly grippy. They're also £25 apiece, give or take. Which seems to be about twice the price of, eg, the Michelin Transworld City. (Would they last longer? How would wet/dry grip compare with a bog-standard tyre?) To answer your question tho' (and sorry - I should've said) - road: 700 x 23. Thanks again. "Doki" wrote in message ... "AP" wrote in message ... ps i like to ride very fast thru' London traffic, whatever the weather, if that makes a difference. snipsnip If I say it very quietly -- I have been running, on road 98% of the time, with Marathon Plus for over 5000 miles without a visit from the p*nct*re fairy. I have had one self inflicted puncture, in 2006, after replacing a broken spoke and retruing the wheel -- and nipped the tube. I suppose the only problem with these tyres is that I lose the skill of swift and easy repair action. However I always carry a repair kit and 2 spare tubes with me at all times! -- Trevor A Panther In South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. www.tapan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk |
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Specialized Armadilloes. We've got 4 cyclist in our office on them. 1
puncture in the last year between the 4 of use and that was a huge nail that ruined the wheel. I just got a new bike in December I asked about trying another commuting tyre. the guy says nothing comes close. |
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AP wrote:
Thanks for all responses. The name Marathon Plus does seem to crop up a lot...I'd not heard of the Michelins. I think I've read somewhere that the Marathon Pluses are damn near indestructible, but also quite heavy and not terribly grippy. I'd be sceptical of individual reports of a tyre being 'not terribly grippy' unless someone has done some kind of vaguely scientific testing. Road conditions have a large effect on friction, making comparison difficult, and I doubt anyone pushes their tyres to the point of slipping out often enough to reliably test grip anyway. If you search hard enough you'll probably also find lots of other people claiming that the Marathon Plus grips like a leech. Anthony |
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