Best puncture-resistant tyres
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Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby ebikerdiary » Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:46 pm
Can anyone share their preferences please?
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby Thoglette » Fri Oct 12, 2018 4:03 pm
So what do you expect is going to cause your punctures?ebikerdiary wrote:I'm 68 and like long rides; I'm planning some trails like the Vic Rail Trail and Wollombi; nothing rough and rocky, just love the feel of dirt under my rubber.
The "go" for low-pressure off road riding is tubeless+sealant if your cause is thorns/doublegees/caltrop
If it's rocks ripping your sidewalls, that's another conversation.
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby warthog1 » Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:54 pm
http://www.this link is broken.au/schwalbe-marat ... city-tyre/
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby DavidS » Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:55 pm
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby queequeg » Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:46 am
I have had nails go through the top and out the side without puncturing the tube!
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby RonK » Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:43 am
The widest Schwalbe Marathon is the Marathon MTB, and it is only 2.25" wide.
As has already been said - the best solution is to go tubeless.
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby warthog1 » Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:01 am
They do ride like a lump of clay, you are right David.DavidS wrote:I don't use them any more, other factors mean I want a slightly faster tyre (and they don't make Marathon Supreme in 28 wide any more, 32 minimum now). But, everyone above is right, Schwalbe Marathon and the standard or green guard are about as bullet proof as a rubber tyre can be. They are impressive, I commute so plenty of chance for punctures, very rare with marathons. I would also say that a lot of bike tyres now are good at resisting punctures.
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I don't ride them either.
I prefer the lively feel a lighter more supple tyre gives.
Rubino pro is reasonably priced online and ticks enough boxes for me.
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby BugsBunny » Thu Oct 25, 2018 12:32 pm
Interestingly, I had prior to these tires been using the Schwalbe Kojaks which are the slickest/fastest/least puncture resistant in the Schwalbe 16 inch range, and whilst the Kojaks do roll better, the Marathons weren't that bad. They were harsher but rolling resistance pretty good.
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby jackthelad » Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:35 am
i have a 28/2.15 on a set of Flox EX 29er rims
28 is same diameter of a 29er rim, 622mm
they are Tubeless Ready, and are set up tubeless
therefore puncture Resistant ,
Tubeless is the way to go if you can set up or Ghetto setup your wheels tubeless
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby Jash Rider » Mon Jan 21, 2019 2:21 pm
I had a finishing nail go through the outer of the tyre and was going tick, tick, tick as I rode. When I pulled over I was sure to hear the hissing of air leaking, but I pulled it out and nothing.
If I see debri that can cause issues I avoid it like any normal person, but one puncture in six years ain’t bad.
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby Rawshack » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:44 am
Switched out bikes now and I'm on the Gavia AC2's. Not loving them, so far.
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby Derny Driver » Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:28 pm
and now I'll ask 2000 BNA members for their recommendation and get 2000 different answersebikerdiary wrote:I asked five different retailers for their recommendation on the best puncture-resistant tyres and got five different answers...
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby Mububban » Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:44 pm
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:46 pm
Have used a couple of sets of the Re-fuse, nice tough tyre but no apparent compromise on grip.Mububban wrote:What do people think of the Maxxis Refuse for an all round tyre for my kickaround bike? It's currently on 23mm Gatorskins, when they wear out I think 25mm would be the go. Skinny rims so I don't know if 28s will be a bit too "lightbulb" shaped
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby Thoglette » Fri Feb 15, 2019 3:46 pm
+1, especially at "on sale" prices10speedsemiracer wrote:Have used a couple of sets of the Re-fuse, nice tough tyre but no apparent compromise on grip.
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby Prydey » Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:35 pm
I realise this is a really old thread, but...
I run conti gator hardshells 25mm. Last upwards of 8000km (got over 10k out of one set) and I would rate these almost puncture proof rather than puncture resistant. When they get quite worn they are obviously a bit more susceptible but I don't recall ever getting a puncture from something penetrating the tyre. Had a couple of pinch flats from potholes etc.
Ran them (AT) 110psi for slightly more protection.
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby jackthelad » Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:43 pm
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Re: Best puncture-resistant tyres
Postby Biffidus » Sat Feb 29, 2020 2:25 pm
Both companies offer a range of lighter tyres with less puncture resistance including options for evokes and gravel/cyclocross.
I tried a bunch of other tyres on a commute littered with three-corner-jacks and broken glass and I've sworn by the Randonneurs ever since.
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