Originally Posted by
TimothyH
Schwalble G-One Allaround? I'm not sure about sizes but it is a fast rolling tire on pavement.
They wear very fast though;
-Tim-
I'll check them out, but I think I've got the "wears fast" covered with the Compass.
Originally Posted by
wgscott
I'd give the Compass a try. I'm using the 38mm on mine at the moment, on roads similar to what you describe. I've also lived in Lewiston, Me, so I have some idea of what you are dealing with.
That's funny. My experience derives mostly from central Maine. Worst pavement I've ever seen, but lots of great gravel. I discovered it was all fun with fat enough tires.
Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
Unless you need really big-diameter wheels for your riding, I'd suggest that bigger 650B tires might serve you better than trying to find really fat 700C tires.
Yes, I hear what you're saying. That's why I'm trying to do research to determine whether I want to go the 650b route or not. I have no experience with 650b at all, and I have no experience with 700c tires over 38mm. Well, once I put some Vittoria cheapies on from Nashbar that were 42 or 44. They had them described incorrectly in that they weighed over 850g, but were listed somewhere around 550 - 600. They were horrible. I took them off after 6 miles and got a full refund. I couldn't believe how much difference the tread (noise) and weight made.
I also know what it's like going from a 38 to a 28 tire. I hate it. After riding 38s, the 28 tires feel twitchy and overly responsive. This is on a Surly Disc Trucker. So I guess I'm shooting more for the cadillac type ride, but with better handling and lighter weight. Long, comfortable rides is my goal.
Bikes I'm looking at in 700c are Kona Sutra (I know - weight), Salsa Cutthroat (expensive with gearing challenges), Kona Rove, Black Mt Cycles road+ and MCD, Canondale Topstone. Bikes in 650b, well, I just don't know. Any bike would also have to be capable of some light touring.
Originally Posted by
Chipbyrd
Those look like a great option for me in 700c. Thanks!