Safest tires for commuting?
03-28-22, 08:39 PM
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I used to daily commute in NYC on Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 35c which have a nice ride and feel. My only puncture was a nail through the rear tire. I had Specialized All Condition Armadillos but they felt like riding a garden hose and were slippery when wet.
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04-02-22, 08:25 AM
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I prefer Continental Ride Tours to the Marathons. I find the Marathons, at least the 42mm I have used, are super harsh because of the very stiff sidewalls. I am not a fan boy of His Suppleness over at RH, but I do appreciate the slightly more cushy construction of the Ride Tours, since my commute involves cobble stones.
Edit, also, I noticed the Marathons didn't have a round cross section. They were taller than wide, I think because of a generator track on the side wall. Neither here not there but it was a bit strange to me.
I have them in 47mm but they run a bit narrow. I have never had a flat in years of use.
They are also, at least in my local market, way cheaper than the Marathons, since they lack the recognition.
But, yeah, figure out what happen before you put on nice new tires only for it to happen again...
Edit, also, I noticed the Marathons didn't have a round cross section. They were taller than wide, I think because of a generator track on the side wall. Neither here not there but it was a bit strange to me.
I have them in 47mm but they run a bit narrow. I have never had a flat in years of use.
They are also, at least in my local market, way cheaper than the Marathons, since they lack the recognition.
But, yeah, figure out what happen before you put on nice new tires only for it to happen again...
replaced because they were 10+ years old.
Replaced with Marathons 420 greenguard 38mm, measure 37mm and are a bit taller, had to adjust fenders.
The ride is fine too new to comment on durability,
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Agree the Continental Ride Tours are great value. Had a set of 42s came on a used bike I bought, measured 38mm,
replaced because they were 10+ years old.
Replaced with Marathons 420 greenguard 38mm, measure 37mm and are a bit taller, had to adjust fenders.
The ride is fine too new to comment on durability,
replaced because they were 10+ years old.
Replaced with Marathons 420 greenguard 38mm, measure 37mm and are a bit taller, had to adjust fenders.
The ride is fine too new to comment on durability,
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Don't forget to consider "Continental Ride Tour" (made in India) and the "Kenda K184" (made in Taiwan). For me both are proven as I ride on torn up asphalt.
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I personally like the Bontrager H2 tires which came OEM on both our Trek tandem and my Trek road racer. The tandem has 2.0" clinchers and has done a 2mi each way commute 5x/wk and uncountable weekend excursions for over 5 years in urban Portland, OR! When they flatted for the first time ever after four years I thought they were done, but oh no, so I kept them on. A year later another flat and it was mid-Covid and nothing to be found. I have an unused pair of 2.0" Big Apple which I dare not run in the city without Tuffy's. The Tuffy's took a month to arrive during which time the H2's STILL are going. Our commute is now 4mi one way 3x/wk.
I personally would not kick a tire brand/model to the curb based on one failure unless it was a fatal failure, literally fatal. Too many factors to blame it all on the entire run of tires of that kind. The H2's on the roadie are 25mm and I can find no fault with them. I ride fewer miles on them but quite a few. And they have NEVER flatted. I don't even carry patches or a pump when I am out on either of the Bontie tired rides. I'm not even concerned (anymore) that bragging on these tires will bring down the wrath of Fistula. I got over that in year three. I'm just not sure how easy it is to find the Bontrager Hardcase tires now.
I personally would not kick a tire brand/model to the curb based on one failure unless it was a fatal failure, literally fatal. Too many factors to blame it all on the entire run of tires of that kind. The H2's on the roadie are 25mm and I can find no fault with them. I ride fewer miles on them but quite a few. And they have NEVER flatted. I don't even carry patches or a pump when I am out on either of the Bontie tired rides. I'm not even concerned (anymore) that bragging on these tires will bring down the wrath of Fistula. I got over that in year three. I'm just not sure how easy it is to find the Bontrager Hardcase tires now.
