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Tyres for a Hybrid Bike

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  • 28-10-2007 10:35am
    #1
    Ciaran B
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    Hi,

    Long time reader, first time posting in the cycling forum.

    I got a puncture cycling to work this morning. The 4th one I’ve had in 6 weeks. Luckily I was only about a mile from my job so I wasn’t too late. Anyway, I think it’s time to invest in a new set of tyres. I’ve had my bike about 16 months now and I reckon the tyres have covered about 3300 miles.

    What I’m looking for is something strong that will stand up to a gravel and glass filled bike-lane without getting punctured. My bike is a Specialized Crossroads Sport.

    I reckon I’m going to go for a set of Schwalbe Marathon Plus. Reading a bit about them they seem ideal and should help me avoid the dreaded hiss of a puncture. Has anyone got any experience of this set of tyres or can someone recommend me something similar?

    I see from Cycleways website they’re open today so I plan on heading up there after work.

    Thanks for reading and thanks in advance for any suggestions.


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    #2
    Ghost Rider
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    Specialized Armadillo are pretty popular round here. They're about 30 brick each but give incredible puncture protection. You can get them in Cycleways.


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    Membrane
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    Ciaran B wrote: »
    Schwalbe Marathon Plus.

    Top class puncture protection (even better than the also very good Specialized Armadillos), very durable also. Marathon Plus' are very heavy (probably not much of a concern on a commuter), and they cost a bit more.


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    Civilian_Target
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    Yeah, had Marathon plus once, but only used regular Marathon since.
    Marathon plus are totally bomb-proof, nothing will go through them. They also weigh about 3 times as much.
    But I've never punctured a regular Marathon either, so I don't see any reason to pay more and carry more...


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    Ciaran B
    Closed Accounts Posts: 180 ✭✭Ciaran B


    Thanks lads.

    Looking at the old tyres it says they’re 700x 38C (38-622) front and rear. So I’ll just ask for the same size again?

    Cheers.


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    Ghost Rider
    Registered Users Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭Ghost Rider


    Or go for a smaller size if you want a little more speed...
    Ciaran B wrote: »
    Thanks lads.

    Looking at the old tyres it says they’re 700x 38C (38-622) front and rear. So I’ll just ask for the same size again?

    Cheers.


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    proteus
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    You can also get Kevlar felt tape that is applied to the inside of the tyre for extra puncture resistance. Cycleogical sell it.


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