Commuting tyre advice please!!!!

Lempod
Lempod Posts: 90
edited January 2011 in Commuting general
I'm thinking about commuting to work using my Rockhopper. I have a road bike but want to use my MTB as I can fit panniers on it. Could anyone recommend good Mtb slick tyres I could use for my commute or should I just use the road bike with a rucksack?!?!?

Cheers!

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  • jimmocrates
    jimmocrates Posts: 131
    When I used my MTB for commuting, I fitted a pair of Spesh Nimbus armadillos. Worked a treat, makes a huge difference and hardly got any punctures. On to my second set now, only bad point is that when coming to the end of their life, they've tended to "peel" from the centre tread outwards.

    On a sidenote, I now mostly use my road bike for commuting. I've got some Conti Gatorskins on that, whihc are also great.

    Try the spesh tyres though, you won't be disappointed.
  • CarlosDSanchez
    CarlosDSanchez Posts: 455
    Marathon+ last for 10k miles and you wont get any punctures.
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  • RufusA
    RufusA Posts: 500
    +1 for Marathon Pluses.

    Armadillos I found too harsh a ride, and after six months wear I got a number of punctures from small slithers of flint and bits of glass that had worked their way through!

    Rufus.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I wanted something lighter and got some WTB Slickasaurus, no claimed puncture protection but only one visit in 550miles so far and that was from a broken glass bottle where I cycle across the Uni campus.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • blacknosugar
    blacknosugar Posts: 36
    I’ve had two sets of WTB Slickasaurus (1.5 and 1.1 width) and found them very, very fast rolling tyres. Cheap too. With both sets though I got several punctures in the first few weeks, then none for ages, then started to get them again once they’d started to wear. Probably depends where you ride.
    I’m now using Specialized All-Condition Pro. Though narrower, they aren’t quite as fast as the WTB’s, and ride a little harsh but grip, brake and handle better, especially when it’s damp. Haven’t had a puncture yet.
    Next set will probably Marathon though, punctures slow you down a lot more than rolling resistance!
    "Always carry a firearm East of Aldgate, Watson."
  • Lempod
    Lempod Posts: 90
    Thanks for all of the advice. Still undecided as not sure if I want to go for fast tyres like the Gatorskins or durable ones like the Marathon+?!?! Is there a tyre which is both fast and durable??? (Will be mainly commuting on tarmac).
  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    I use Schwalbe Big Apple 2.0" and just about have the clearances. They also come in 2.35". Seriously comfortable ride and excellent rolling ability.
  • ThatBikeGuy
    ThatBikeGuy Posts: 394
    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYSCBIAPKGF/schwalbe-big-apple-kevlar-guard-folding-tyre

    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYSCFFEVO/schwalbe-furious-fred-evo-folding-tyre

    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYSCMARASUPF/schwalbe-marathon-supreme-hd-ceramic-folding-tyre

    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYSCSMOTO/schwalbe-super-moto-evo-speed-grip-folding-tyre

    All those seem to fit the bill.
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  • Lempod
    Lempod Posts: 90
    Thanks again everybody!! I have narrowed it down to the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme (£22.99 each) or the Schwalbe Big Apple (£15.99) each??? Any thoughts?!?!
  • rf6
    rf6 Posts: 323
    Berk Bonebonce wrote:
    I use Schwalbe Big Apple 2.0" and just about have the clearances. They also come in 2.35". Seriously comfortable ride and excellent rolling ability.

    +1 for the big apples. Comfy, quick enough and good pf resistance.

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