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Schwalbe Duremes 26x2
Danneaux:
I have 6 wired-on Duremes mounted to 3 bikes including my tandem and I have 2 more with the folding/Kevlar beads as take-along spares.
I like them because they roll well, last a long time, are very puncture resistant and the tread is a good all-'round compromise between lighter road slick (think: Supreme) and something heavier like the old Mondial. They also de/mount easily for me on my Andra 30/40 rims and don't require even a single tire lever for either operation.
What I don't like is the wobble present in every single one of them. It isnt a huge wobble and doesn't make a functional difference but sure is annoying if I happen to look down while underway and see. The tread just isn't set square on the casing. The beads are fully and evenly seated so it isn't mounting error. This lack of precision on an otherwise great tire disappoints me -- so I don't look at them, just ride! ;D
My $20 Innovative Swiftor tires (an excellent low budget choice in a 26x2.0 tire) run true as a die on the same rims.
Anyone else notice a wobble in their Duremes?
Best,
Dan.
mickeg:
--- Quote from: Danneaux on July 23, 2021, 12:13:00 am ---...
Anyone else notice a wobble in their Duremes?
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I find that a handlebar bag and a fender does an exceptional job of preventing me from being bothered by such wobbles.
Danneaux:
--- Quote ---I find that a handlebar bag and a fender does an exceptional job of preventing me from being bothered by such wobbles.
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:D ;D ;D :D
Nice one, George. That's one of the reasons I extended the front fender/mudguard on my Nomad! ;)
All the best,
Dan.
martinf:
--- Quote from: Danneaux on July 23, 2021, 12:13:00 am ---I like them because they roll well, last a long time, are very puncture resistant and the tread is a good all-'round compromise between lighter road slick (think: Supreme) and something heavier like the old Mondial. They also de/mount easily for me on my Andra 30/40 rims and don't require even a single tire lever for either operation.
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Agree. But 50 mm Supremes are a tad lighter, roll slightly better on tarmac, last a long time, have been very puncture resistant so far and are also easy to de/mount without tyre levers. And though I mainly use tarmac roads, they have (so far) coped with some seriously rocky off road tracks despite their rather fragile-looking sidewalls.
So I have Supremes on most of the family bikes, keeping my Duremes in case I do a tour involving a lot of off-road riding, where they would be more suitable. I also used Duremes for survey work, which was mostly off road on paths and tracks.
--- Quote from: Danneaux on July 23, 2021, 12:13:00 am ---Anyone else notice a wobble in their Duremes?
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My 50 mm wide Supremes and Duremes all have a noticeable wobble if I bother to look. But no noticeable wobble on the 42 mm Supremes on my wife's bike and my Raven Sport Tour.
hendrich:
--- Quote from: mickeg on July 22, 2021, 11:11:19 pm ---I am just pointing out that there have been different Duremes over time. The "Double Defense" ones I like how well they roll, the "Tandem Ready" one was at a price that I can't complain but I am not sure if I will ever be happy with it.
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George, the Duremes I have are from the special SJSC batch and are labeled "Double Defense Evolution Line" with no other markings for tandem. I also have supremes, the suppleness (is that a word?) is comparable to the Duremes. The Duremes do roll well, and quiet for a tire that can also handle trails. On tour, we are often seeking trails to ride if not an ATV path, so I appreciate the multi-surface capability.
Regarding wobble, seems that most tires with a white line tend to make imperfections more noticeable, but the function is not affected. Our Planet Bike Cascadia mudguards were great in heavy rain, low in front keeping water off my feet, and perhaps masking the wobble:)
We use Andra 35 rims, which seem ideal for 2 inch. I built the wheels since the wheelbuilders in the US do poorly with Rohloff.
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