Commuting Tyres

Jim Moore · Post by **Jim Moore** » 31 Jan 2010 18:05

Can anyone recommend any good 700c commuting tyres. Preferably 25 width. I need something with good **flat** protection.

RichK · Post by **RichK** » 31 Jan 2010 18:31

I run Schwalbe Marathons on my commuter & would buy them again - the Marathon Plus has even better f**t resistance... but I gather they're a dog to fit.

Dave Cox · Post by **Dave Cox** » 31 Jan 2010 20:08

Marathon Race seem to work well on my winter bike - they are tough and to my mind feel good as well.

slogfester · Post by **slogfester** » 01 Feb 2010 01:09

I ran Marathon Plus (26 x 1.75) on my mtb/touring bike for 4500 km tour of central europe last year. 45 kg (bike+ luggage). On and off road. Not one **flat** and hardly any wear

But, they are heavy and slow and are not great when banked over on a fast descent.

slogfester · Post by **slogfester** » 01 Feb 2010 01:11

Ummm...

when i type p u n c t u r e the forum software replaces it with "**flat**"

Bizarre

GrahamGamblin · Post by **GrahamGamblin** » 01 Feb 2010 10:43

Bontrager Hard Case on my commuter, no flats so far after eight months.

paul · Post by **paul** » 01 Feb 2010 20:33

the bontrager hardcases are pretty tough. we cut a section of one and to show the kevlar strip to customers which so far i haven't been able to stap through with a papaerclip

Post by **CakeStop** » 01 Feb 2010 20:57

slogfester wrote:when i type * * * * * * * * the forum software replaces it with "**flat**"

Bizarre

The lengths to which some people go to cast a hex on us all - bizarre!

Si-D · Post by **Si-D** » 01 Feb 2010 22:50

I use the Continental Ultra Gotor Duraskins throughout the winter months.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Conti ... 300002585/

Made the switch to 25's too this year and it's amazing how much more comfy they are to ride on.
Nice and grippy too.
Oh, and so far, never punktured!