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My parents are about to embark on the Sustrans route from Holyhead to Cardiff. My mothers specialized Vita hybrid has the stock 'All Conditions' tyres (700 x 32c) on it but they have proved a bit puncture prone so before they set off she would like to replace them.
This is more a CTC than STW question perhaps but I don't have a login there!
These tyres will stay on the bike afterwards which is used reguarly (2-3 times a week) for roads and towpaths; there is a different mountain bike for proper offroad work.
What tyre would people recommend (at a reasonable price). I was thinking these:
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24548 ]Schwalbe Marathon[/url]
Thanks in advance
I didn't get to the end of your post and I was thinking "Schwalbe Marathon".
OK, that's a good thing I think!
Do you reckon that is a good variant to go for? There are about 10 different versions of the same tyre it seems (OK so just like mountain bike tyres then!)
I use the 28mm Marathons on my commuter/tourer. You can go for the "Plus" variant but it really is quite heavy. I reckon the GreenGuard Marathons are a good compromise between puncture resistance and weight/speed.
I occasionally have the Marathon CX on my hardtail when it is pressed into non-MTB duties. Similar tread pattern but much deeper for more grip in loose/wet conditions.
A cheaper option would be the Landcruisers. They are a bit more knobbly but have a continuous centre tread to reduce rolling resistance. Mrs Druidh has those on her bike.
Another vote for Marathons
I didn't get to the end of Hybrid without thinking Marathons...
Last time I looked On One were selling them at a good price.