Puncture!

[Cyclezee]

Like the look of the Contis Alex, I have not seen that one before, not cheap but I guess if it 'does what is says on the can', probably worth the money.

 

[Electrifying Cycles]

Wissy any problems please call shop. Your tyres are Schwalbe Maraton. Make and model should always be written on tyre wall as should tyre size as you are aware.

Marathon Plus do provide more puncture protection but do not roll quite as well. So if puncture protection is key marathon plus are better. I am out Monday and Tuesday but can pick up any messages on here so feel free to send private messages if that is easier than calling.

 

[wissy]

Thanks all.


Well I made it to t'other side .. And back. Had excellent meal and enjoyed some snuff! Back home and contemplating a change of tyres .. Obviously i am now such an expert in tyre change i coukd be employed by a F1 team..

So these continental ones sound the job but otpher than the 700 thing how do i know these are suited to my KTM pedlec.. Weight etc etc?

Ta
Xxx

 

[Electrifying Cycles]

The key thing is getting the right size tyre (I would stick to same size tyre which you have on the bike already). However what type depends on what you want it to do. If preventing punctures is most important then Scwalbe Marathon plus tyres are generally reguarded as the best for this. They will not roll as quick as standard marathon tyres but will provide better protection. The key thing is to go for a decent quality tyre if you are commuting on a bike, another good brand is continental.

 

[103Alex1]

Thanks all.


Well I made it to t'other side .. And back. Had excellent meal and enjoyed some snuff! Back home and contemplating a change of tyres .. Obviously i am now such an expert in tyre change i coukd be employed by a F1 team..

So these continental ones sound the job but otpher than the 700 thing how do i know these are suited to my KTM pedlec.. Weight etc etc?

Ta
Xxx

The size Tweeks are selling is basically 37x622 (your current tyres are 40x622). They also come in a 42x622 (i.e. 700x42) if you can find them for sale here and your bike has clearance. But essentially, if your rims will take a 40x622 you should have no trouble fitting a 37x622.

Here's Conti's UK page with the options :

Continental Cycle Tyres UK

You can 'translate' to Euro versions of the sizing by looking on the comparative table here :

Continental Bicycle -*Top CONTACT Winter II

You shouldn't have to stick to the same tyres your bike is supplied with especially on a KTM. If in any doubt then why not ask the UK distributor about compatability ... he's been on here very recently and of all the people who should know for sure what's best and what works with the rims that would (should?) be the most likely person to be able to give reliable advice ?

I did find they rolled better than the M+ Tours by the way - even though they were Winter tyres and were also better in the wet. Impressed basically.

 

[MikeyBikey]

Has anyone tried cutting off the tread section of a smaller older tyre and putting it inside the new larger one? It sounds like a free way of getting the marathon plus extra thickness protection, and without struggling to fit their undersized offerings . Also, if either tyre has Kevlar, you get that too, unique!
Use a sealant dosed tube and you're about as protected as can be. Have tried 3 extra layers of inner tube tween tube and tyre. Guess what? Yep, haringeys roads have struck again and damaged the tyre casing creating a small bulge, ho hum!

 

[Deleted member 4366]

I bought a used Claud Buttler MTB, which didn't roll very well, so I decided to change the tyres. For the first time, I was nearly defeated in getting the 26 x 2.1" rear tyre off. I finally succeeded with my motorbike tyre levers, and found the reason why it was so difficult. There was a whole 26 x 1.75 tyre underneath!