Tyres for dual use.

copperthorpe
copperthorpe Posts: 82
edited January 2011 in Road beginners
Started commutting to work on my Defy Alliance and after several punctures have decided to try 25mm Marathon Plus' to ensure I get to work on time each day..but I am also doing 'Lap the Lough ' this year but will these tyres be a hinderance ( my ave MPH only 16 / 17 anyway ) on training rides?
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  • P_Tucker
    P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
    In my experience they feel bloody slow - however this could be due to the sh!t bike that I have them on. Regardless, your body doesn't care whether it's doing 12mph or 20mph - its how hard/fast you pedal that counts.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Get some lighter tyres for your sportif ? Heavier tyres will slow you a bit on your training rides but that's no bad thing. On lighter tyres you'll fly.
  • Essex Man
    Essex Man Posts: 283
    cougie wrote:
    Get some lighter tyres for your sportif ? Heavier tyres will slow you a bit on your training rides but that's no bad thing. On lighter tyres you'll be very slightly faster.

    I've fixed that for you.
  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    The way to a puncture free Lap the Lough.

    Your new tyres aren't going to reduce 'performance', as it where. Instead, a Marathon Plus will give you a slightly less comfortable ride - they aren't the most supple of tyre.

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