Marathon Plus Tyres for Torq

[coops]

Thanks again for the info Flecc, I'll look into those tubes & try to track down the elusive 47 if necessary: do you think it would smooth out the bumps better than a 38? Or not much difference? That one can (according to schwalbes specs) run the 47 at lower pressure (45 psi vs 50 psi "minimum" for the 38) may assist in that?

If so & m-plus 47 isn't available, would you recommend any other tyre for "near" flat-proofing? The conti contact security looks to be similar design in theory, but I haven't looked into its availability, let alone in wider sizes! I'm not very reassured by all these kevlar/nylon/vectran "belts", are any good?

 

[flecc]

I doubt if that 5 lbs difference would be felt in practice Stuart, and despite the theory, I've always preferred the steering control that a narrower tyre gives so would be happier with the 38.

I've had no long experience with Kevlar and other linings, but many swear by their efficacy. However, when my aim is to avoid punctures for a particular reason, as on a rear motor/derailleur and maybe hub brake bike, I go for the Marathon Plus now. That not only has the anti penetration feature, but the layer also gives point protection to quite a depth and the auto rejection properties of the layer material to get rid of intruders as the tyre flexes. I've actually never heard of a puncture on a Marathon Plus though it must have happened at some time.

That said, if speed is the objective a Marathon slick or similar with kevlar protection would be a good alternative to gain a little reduction in drag.
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[coops]

Thank you for the sound advice & helpful information

I'm very much incline towards the m-plus for the high anti-flat assurance they give (many claim that the best security against flats is a thicker rubbery layer in the tyre and the m-plus seems to bear that out) and especially now that it appears they are little different in weight from the Kendas (probably roll very well too), and I'm definitely more inclined towards the peace of mind of being almost flat-proof rather than possibly saving a little power with a lighter tyre...

For now I'll keep eating up the miles & wearing down the Kendas while they continue to treat me kindly and deciding whether my preferred mode of cycling is express-speed or a relaxed saunter, but its good to be informed on this subject & ponder what my next set of treads should be .

I think I'm chilling out already

Stuart.

 

[sam]

Marathon tyres

Hi,

I quite like the Schwalbe North America website; but you need a magnifying glass to read it. I recommend it as a good place to look for tyre sizes.

The Marathon HS 368 is one of Schwalbe's best known long distance tyres, the etro size 47 - 622 is listed as a 700 x 45; but this is not the biggest touring tyre that they do.

They also list an etro 50 - 622 but we know it as the 29 er; or 29 x 2.00
this tyre being aimed at the new range of MTBs with wide 700c wheels. The 50 - 622 would not fit all hybrids or e-bikes; it might be too big!

Schwalbe North America | Schwalbe North America

Sam.

 

[kraeuterbutter]

have you considered the Schalbe Big Apple tires as well ?

iam very pleased with my 26" 60er tire
(for now only at front wheel, but already bought one for rear as well, just wait for the new rim to arrive to mount it)

i first drove it with 4bar
with 4bar it seems still softer than thiner tieres at 4bar

it has about twice as much air inside than normal tieres..
meanwhile i drive it with ~2bar
it rolls still very good...

turning is harder than with an thin tire and on fast speed downhill you feel a little the weight at steering (but i can not say how much of this is the rotating tire-mass and how much is the rotating hub-motor-mass (which is in the center of the wheel)

i go now nearly 60km each day and i like, how the big apple run on my suspension-less bike

(i also think, that the motor profits from the tire-suspension as well)