Originally Posted by
mtnbud
I'm very happy with my Schwalbe Mondials in the 2.0 width. I run them at 80-90 psi on pavement and lower the pressure to 40 psi when on gravel and dirt.
I concur with Kukula and djb, 2.0 (50mm) width at those pressures is too high. I never go higher than about 60 psi with 2.0 width, and then I usually run the front about a half atmosphere less than the rear.
Originally Posted by
jargo432
Dirt and gravel roads. I have the marathons on it now but find in the loose stuff I'm sliding around a lot.
Thanks for all the replies.
Unfortunately the tires I use are now discontinued, but for that type of riding I use the 2.0 (50mm) width Marathon Dureme on front and 2.0 Marathon Extreme on the back. I have never used the Mondial which replaced the Dureme and Extreme. Since I never tried the Mondial, I am hesitant to make a recommendation.
Lower pressure will increase traction, but there is a limit to how low you can go before you get too much sidewall flex and the tire starts to feel squirmy.