Hi , I need some new tyres for my cross bike. I use it mainly for commuting through the summer then which it to cx mode when the season starts. Ive always used Landcruisers as they have the centre strip for the speed on tarmac, but I do mix up my rides a lot and therefore need the side grip they provide. Its time to replace and no doubt will end up with another pair, but what are the alternatives. I just wish they made a pair that were much lighter, or tubeless.
Its important for the rolling resistance and the commute to work is 20 miles each way, so i really don't need nobbles in the centre as its just too slow/waer out too fast. What do people suggest?
Obviously 700c and the current ones i have are 32c.
Oh I've just seen these = Vittoria Terreno Zero TNT G2.0 tyre, so something along the lines of that, cheers.
For ~£10 each, Marathon Cross are a bargain for this mixed use, I paid ~£20 each for my 4 year old set that set have masses of life left and roll great on tarmac at higher pressures.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tyres/700-x-38-40622-schwalbe-marathon-cross-hs470-tyre-700-622/
https://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_cross_hs470
A folding bead version of these would be great, just like with Land Cruisers, to reduce the weight from ~560g each
Cheers for that, the marathons do look tempting. Any other recommendations people??
I have some marathon green guards, just the normal tread. They are surprisingly capable for some light off road, and can be had in a wide range of widths, reasonably quick rolling, def faster and a little more supple than the land cruisers I also had.