Originally Posted by
Ged117
Hi Tom. How do the Kendas feel on the Rudge compared to the Schwalbe tires? I really like how my Panaracer col de la vie tires feel on my three-speed, and I want to recreate that experience for my gf's '72 Sports rebuild but with a little more protection for her commutes. Are the Schwalbe tires dull feeling? The greenguard regular marathon tires I had on my hybrid were pretty dull. I've discovered the folding 27" Pasela PT tires for my touring bike, and they are fantastic. I'm putting a new pair of those on my Peugeot's new 700c wheelset when the time comes.
Haha, it's funny how people remember my bikes. I don't remember most people's. Oh well.
The Schwalbe Delta Cruisers were described by people here as plush. For whatever reason, I found them quite harsh. Maybe I should have pumped them up less. I don't remember which Kendas the Rudge has, but they were cheap, and I'm happy. I hear the Col de la Vie is the plushest tire in that size.
The Pasela is a pretty nice tire, especially for the price. You can get nicer tires for more money, but I think they're the best at that price.