Thorn Cycles Forum
Technical => Wheels, Tyres and Brakes => Topic started by: jags on November 26, 2016, 04:42:14 pm
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These tyres look good but it says max load 70kg am i missing something here.
i weight a bit more than that plus 2 loaded panniers so would these tyres be useless .
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/schwalbe-durano-double-defence-folding-road-tyre/rp-prod154342
cheers
anto.
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I'm guessing that is for one tyre.
- DaveS
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yeah David i was way ahead of meself ;D ;D.
i asked on another forum what was the best 700x28 tyres
Fast/Punctire proof ? and of course look good.
i have conti gator hardshell 25's on my dolan there brilliant tyres but i want 28 for the audax.
anto.
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I have Schwalbe One 28 mm on my lightweight derailleur bike. Light tyres that roll very well.
Wet grip is good. I don't usually ride my derailleur bike in bad weather, last weekend was an exception and I ended up riding 50 kms to get home during the storm on Saturday night (19/11), lots of wind and rain, plus the occasional fallen bit of tree to dodge.
Only done about 700 km on these tyres, so don't know how they do for durability and puncture resistance (none so far).
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Thanks for that Martin ,good to know what other people are using,
i seen a lovely set of panaracer evo today size 28 but there 44euro each ouch.
i shall look at your choice thanks again.
anto.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/schwalbe-one-road-tyre-v-guard/rp-prod118250
i like these.
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I've Schwalbe One 28mm tyres fitted on my Thorn Mercury. Generally I've found these to be excellent it terms rolling resistance and have not had any problems in wet weather. However after 600 miles the rear tyre developed a number of longitudinal splits along the centre of the tyre, the front tyre was OK. These varied in length from 5mm up to 80mm. The bike has only been used on tarmac roads, never used off road or on trails. The tyre was returned to Schwalbe who replaced it with 2 new One V Guard tyres. So we'll see how these go.
Id.
Correction: Replaced with a One not Pro One tyre.
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Schwalbe sure have some range of tyres.how do they come up with all these different designs total mystery.
HMD first time i used the supreams i managed to slice a nice 4inch gash in the sidewall i could not believe it CRC replaced it no problem ,but what an efford to get home 17 miles to my house 2 new tubes ripped, 4 or 5 punctures before i finally made it to my house.
have to say tho CRC are fantastic at returns they even sent me a new tube.
anto.
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Hello,
Continental Gatorskin in 28mm are fabulous. All round great tyre.
Regards,
John
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conti's are good right enough i use them on my road bike..
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Panaracer Paselas give a comfier ride than Gatorskins
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my first choice was the supreams ,but interesting to see or hear what other folks find to there liking.
the conti gator hardshell tyres are great but only come in 23or25 i want 28 for the new baby,
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Anto you can get Conti Gator Hardshells in 28 & 32mm sizes.
Id.
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man i searched for 28 could not find them thanks for that.
i put my 25's through some rough cycling this past year not one puncture or tear in them happy days.
anto
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The tyre was returned to Schwalbe who replaced it with 2 new One V Guard tyres. So we'll see how these go.
Looking on Schwalbe's site, I see they have made changes to the tread (and probably other things) since I bought my set of Schwalbe One tyres.
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I have over 5000km on a set of Schwalbe Marathon Plus 26" x 1.75 and no punctures so far. Used across Europe this summer on all surfaces from silky smooth road to washed out rocky cycle paths and they handle it all well.
A bit more expensive than other makes but it looks like I will get another 5000km out of them so well worth the price. Many of the long distance tourers I met en route this summer had Marathon or Marathon Plus tyres.
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Hello,
My experience tells me that Schwalbe on 26" are great but on 700c they are sluggish.
Regards,
John
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Jags,
I use Schwalbe Marathon Racers on my ti-framed Eclipse derailleur bike. (Light touring bike, now used for day rides since I have my Raven for touring.)
I use 700 x 35 Racers, and they are very nice indeed -- give a better ride than my 26 x 1.6 Marathon Supremes. The Racers are said to be 35mm wide, but inflated they are 32mm actual.
They are available in 30 mm, which I'd guess comes out at 28 actual -- but you'd need to check that.
In past years, I had good luck with Vittoria Randonneur Pro tires, 700 x 32, which were 29 actual. Also a light tire with a very nice feel. (They're also about half the price of the Schwalbes.) Because they're narrower inflated than their listed width, I'd suggest a 700 x30 if you go that route.
Hope that helps, and that it doesn't just complicate things further ;-)
Cheers, John
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John i was always a mitchlin man even look like one these days ::)
but last year i tried the conti gator hardshell love them they tick all the boxes so if i can get them in 700x28 happy days. but yeah i'm a geek for changing my mind at the last minute so god knows what i'll end up with. ;D
anto.
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Go with the Conti's if you like 'em, Anto, and if you can find the the 28s.
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yeah i honestly didn't know they came in 28 but it will be a while before i can get them no panic just yet.
Anto.
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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-gator-hardshell-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod49762
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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-gator-hardshell-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod49762
cheers rual that's the only time i seen 28's ,great tyre i have them now on my wishlist.
btw the reason i go with CRC i usual have what i ordered in 2 to3 days no postage and this is important if i need advice on a product i PM them on facebook and they always answer i like that ,
SJS is like trying to contact the dead (facebook) don't get me wrong Sjs is great but i have no patience when i'm buying need to know straight away. ::)
anto.
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Hello,
My experience tells me that Schwalbe on 26" are great but on 700c they are sluggish.
Regards,
John
I have tried 32 mm Supremes which are very comfortable, but as John says, sluggish.
I recently got a pair of Clement Strada LGG 120 tpi in 28 mm, initial impressions are excellent. I just wish they did these in amber wall.
Jim
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Jim what about compass tyres they do amber walls supposed to be fantastic tyres but expensive enough.still if they make you fly worth the extra few bob. ;)
anto.
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SJS is like trying to contact the dead (facebook) don't get me wrong Sjs is great but i have no patience when i'm buying need to know straight away. ::)
Have you tried? I see no attempts at communications through Facebook on the SJS account, we have someone standing by most of the time.
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nope never got a reply once i gave up trying.
i just sent you guys another PM wonder how long it will take to get a reply.
jags.
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Hi Anto,
I think you've just been unfortunate in your timing with SJS, as when I was building the nomad I had to contact them on numerous occasions and was well pleased with their service. Deliveries were always quick, and always there to give advice.
How is the build going? it sounds as though you're getting there
Keep smiling mate ;D ;D
Alfie 8)
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ah not complaining Alfie i should be putting smiles after i post does sound if i'm having a moan but i'm not really. i recommended sjs to 3 guys here in town over the years and they all now ride Thorn bikes so i'm a good customer to thorn although they might not think so ;) ;D
Alfie the build is going slow so far.
new Tiagra trilpe chainset )well impressed)
bottom bracket cups,
long reach calipers black shimano. front and rear mechs are in the post Tiagra 2016 models.
brake cables ..thats it for now .
my son bough a class fui road bike from his buddy never used ,the bars and sten he's going to upgrade to carbon so there perfect for my audax .
biggest money spender is the Tiagra sti leavers 2016 150euro .
i will be using the wheels off my road bike hopefully i can this baby on the road before march., i have a kinda plan to over night in the Cooley mountains with a friend as long as the weather is kind.but yeah come the summer i will defo be doing a few tours .
anto.