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Schwalbe Durano, anyone tried them?

Post by AlanW » 24 Apr 2014 20:09

In truth I dont really know why I have suddenly looked at these, but the reviews seem very promising as a good winter/long lasting training tyre.

Has anyone tried them just out of interest?

They also do a Durano Plus version, which seems even more bomb proof, but that level of protection comes at a cost, ie its flipping heavy!
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Post by Patch » 25 Apr 2014 08:04

Yeah I've used them. There good to be honest schwalbe usually do exactly what they say on the box
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Post by GrahamGamblin » 25 Apr 2014 11:02

Alan,
I've used these too, found them very reliable and very flat-resistant. Would definitely buy them again.
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Post by Kermit » 25 Apr 2014 13:16

I've been using Durano 32's on the tandem for the last couple of years and will use them next time I change my touring tyres - excellent.

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Post by AlanW » 25 Apr 2014 18:17

Good feedback, so confirms what I have read, thanks gents. I'll probably invest in a pair in the not so distant future and give them a whirl.

How do they roll in comparison with other winter type tyres, the likes of Gatorskins, (which I think roll awful anyway!) or Conti 4Seasons?
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Post by andrew clayton » 12 May 2014 22:45

Hi mate, haven't tried duranos but I do really like the lugano tyres... nice diamond tread for winter. Lasted me really well.

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Post by chris ankcorn » 13 May 2014 18:51

andrew clayton wrote:Hi mate, haven't tried duranos but I do really like the lugano tyres... nice diamond tread for winter. Lasted me really well.
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Post by Tim » 13 May 2014 19:02

May be stupid question of the day but why not run Conti 4000s year round? I get hardly any flats (c4 in 4years) although admittedly on lowish mileage (40-75miles most weeks, year round) and all those flats have been glass or big potholes. I run 23mm

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Post by AlanW » 13 May 2014 20:39

Tim wrote:May be stupid question of the day but why not run Conti 4000s year round? I get hardly any flats (c4 in 4years) although admittedly on lowish mileage (40-75miles most weeks, year round) and all those flats have been glass or big potholes. I run 23mm
I agree that they are a good tyre and I run a set on some of my wheels, but only during the summer months as I have found that they cut up to easy when compared to a more appropriate harder wearing winter tyre.
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Post by AlanW » 13 May 2014 20:42

andrew clayton wrote:Hi mate, haven't tried duranos but I do really like the lugano tyres... nice diamond tread for winter. Lasted me really well.
I'll admit to having never heard of these before.
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Post by toby » 13 May 2014 23:48

I have run Durano Plus 25mm and 23mm. The 23's do square off quite quickly. I prefer the 23mm Gatorskin Hardshell tyres that I now run on both summer and winter bikes.

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Post by AlanW » 15 May 2014 07:51

The Michelin Pro 4 Endurance is another that desrves a mention to be honest. IMHO they are outstanding long wearing tyres
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Post by Patch » 16 May 2014 09:50

I'll agree with that one Alan pro 4 endurance are excellent
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Post by slogfester » 16 May 2014 12:54

I was disappointed that the Conti 4-seasons I tried for the first time this winter cut up so quickly. Just 2800 km before the rear needed changing.(http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boa ... php?t=6325).

For the summer I am back on GP4000s and -as always- am very happy with their performance and longevity. 2000 km so far and no sign of significant wear.

Either there is not too much practical difference between the compounds/treads, or winter conditions really are significantly more abrasive. Hard to imagine the latter when there is still so much crap on the road this spring.
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Post by Ian » 16 May 2014 22:53

Hi Alan, bought Schwalbe Durano 25mm on the advice from Epic cycles a couple of years back when doing C2C. Found them to be very good and continued to use through winter, especially after reading article suggesting that 25mm have less rolling resistance than 23mm due to less deformation. Definitely will get another pair for winter riding.

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