Fattest 26"/559 slick under 500 grams...
02-15-18, 09:09 PM
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Fattest 26"/559 slick under 500 grams...
So far my search has turned up the folding Schwalbe Kojaks 26x2.00 (50-559) at 460 grams (1.01lbs). Any others?
02-15-18, 09:16 PM
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For a commuter I usually care more about flat resistance. You can get a Schwalbe Marathon Supreme for about that weight with actual puncture protection.
02-15-18, 09:17 PM
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Rat Trap Pass. 2.3 and 418. Even the cheap one is less than 500 at 454.
02-15-18, 09:19 PM
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02-15-18, 11:25 PM
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Look...
1. I know plenty about Marathon Supremes. In fact, i have them installed on both 406 and 622 wheels, and I've got spares. Here...
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 622 folding
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 406 folding
You are preaching to an apostle of Marathon Supremes.
2. There is no 26" Marathon Supreme that is both as wide and as light as Kojaks.
3. For this particular application I don't need or want Marathon Supreme level puncture resistance, weight or price.
So, yes, useless.
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 622 folding
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 406 folding
You are preaching to an apostle of Marathon Supremes.
2. There is no 26" Marathon Supreme that is both as wide and as light as Kojaks.
3. For this particular application I don't need or want Marathon Supreme level puncture resistance, weight or price.
So, yes, useless.
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02-15-18, 11:48 PM
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Not gonna beat this. 54-559 at 454g (std.) or 418g (Extralight.) And tubeless compatible, which is probably a bonus, as a typical 26x1.95 tube is ~200g, and lightweights will be ~160g, but with no flat protection whatsoever.
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You're right, but...
02-16-18, 12:20 AM
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You never mentioned a price limit/range, so that's your own fault. You said, "fattest slick under 500g." And the Rat Trap Pass is that. What it costs is inconsequential and changes nothing. The Kojak is narrower, heavier, and cheaper. If you buy Kojaks, you're compromising your own requirements.
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Right. I was just making a personal comment. You are in the right, and I am still not keen about the pricing. Our respective positions are not mutually exclusive. You will note that i thanked the person who originally suggested it, and noted it as useful. But i am still not keen on the pricing.
You never mentioned a price limit/range, so that's your own fault. You said, "fattest slick under 500g." And the Rat Trap Pass is that. What it costs is inconsequential and changes nothing. The Kojak is narrower, heavier, and cheaper. If you buy Kojaks, you're compromising your own requirements.
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Schwalbe Marathon Racer are very good - if not even faster than Kojak's (to my surprise, since they do have some thread, not entirely slick). If memory serves me, they were a bit lighter as well for similar size (correct me if I'm wrong).
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He didn't say anything snide to you. I think that's the prize.
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Also, the member information sidebar that contains the optional list of bikes, locations, "member since" etc. does not accompany the post in the mobile version of the forum.
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I've looked. The Kojak or the compass seem to be the best bet.
Most companies seem to be dropping 26" tires in favor of 27.5 and 29" tires. What is left are some pretty generic, basic, and cheap 26" tires...
Most companies seem to be dropping 26" tires in favor of 27.5 and 29" tires. What is left are some pretty generic, basic, and cheap 26" tires...
02-19-18, 12:40 PM
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