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Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
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Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
Postby rdwaltonut » Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:13 pm
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
Postby Chef » Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:22 pm
Depends what you mean by similar?
I run Durano plus on one bike - they are very robust, and roll and corner much better than Marathon plus ; never had a puncture with either tyre (lots of pinch flats with the Durano's though - operator error

The Marathon Plus last a looooong time - I reckon 10k+ km on average v's 3k for the Durano.....
Hope that helps?
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
Postby rdwaltonut » Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:59 pm
In detailed response, I am looking for a tyre that is similar in size, so they fit on my bike with the same fork and frame, but I want something with treads.
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
Postby Nobody » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:07 pm
Tread pattern matters, even on the road: The importance of tread pattern is no surprise to the off-road world but common wisdom says it's a non-factor on the road, where slick treads are assumed to deliver the greatest surface contact with the ground and thus, the best grip. However, asphalt is far from a perfect – or even consistent – material. Certain tread designs can provide a measureable mechanical adhesion to the ground.
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/b ... ths-29245/
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
Postby HappyHumber » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:22 pm
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
Postby jasonc » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:28 pm
HappyHumber wrote:Apparently available in a 700x28... Vittoria Randonneur. Might fit if you're lucky - otherwise flog 'em along.
randonneur does not last as long as the schwalbe. had both.

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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
Postby HappyHumber » Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:29 pm
I don't think any other tyres last as long as the Marathons. But that wasn't the OP's question.jasonc wrote:randonneur does not last as long as the schwalbe. had both.
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
Postby il padrone » Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:14 pm
jasonc wrote:HappyHumber wrote:Apparently available in a 700x28... Vittoria Randonneur. Might fit if you're lucky - otherwise flog 'em along.
randonneur does not last as long as the schwalbe. had both.
Not my experience. 14000+kms from 1.75 Randonneur Cross They laugh at bindiis and glass.
Try the Vittoria Randonneur Cross, available in 28mm. Treaded tyres are sub-optimal for road riding however. Be aware of this when making your choice, and I personally think in a tyre as narrow as 23mm the traction loss from tread could become a nasty handicap.
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
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Re: Tyre similar to Schwalbe Marathon
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