commuting tyre

blablablacksheep

Been using swalbe (bad spell) Marathon plus tyres, they really good but very heavy and looking for something to replace them

It needs to fit my MTB, so 26 is needed, and if possible something that's faster than the marathon
Cheers

rolf_f

Schwalbe Durano probably (ideally not the plus version - it's not necessary) - assuming they do come in 26.

MrChuck

I think there's a Marathon Race version? Again not sure if it comes in 26" though (if it exists at all!)

Barteos

Schwalbe Kojaks are lovely especially in 2" width. Even better when run tubeless 8)

corshamjim

If you want good puncture protection still, then you could try Panaracer RiBMo. They're not the lightest either but are lighter than M+ and have a semi-slick tread (which by the way might be ill-advised just at the moment!).

Initialised

I'll be getting Duranos when the snow melts.

blablablacksheep

The duranos look good, are these ok to fit on MTB?(ie 1.6 not to narrow)
www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-durano-perfor ... -mtb-tyre/

The Rookie

corshamjim wrote:

If you want good puncture protection still, then you could try Panaracer RiBMo. They're not the lightest either but are lighter than M+ and have a semi-slick tread (which by the way might be ill-advised just at the moment!).

+1, very fast rolling due to the tread shape as well....mine are coping fine right now.

dav1

I will vote for the standard durano as well. Mine tend to last around 6000 miles (more when the wheels they are used with!), great grip and very few p*******s!

Initialised

I guess the Duranos aren't quite as puncture proof as Snow Studs or M+ but ligt and slick so should be faster on the tarmac. 26x1.1, should fit most MTB wheels no problems.

blablablacksheep

gone for the duronos

was looking at some Continental Grand Prix Folding Tyre 26"x 11/8

but il take your advice and try these, if not il have to get the conti as i know they are good on road bike but never used on mtb before

dav1

Initialised wrote:

I guess the Duranos aren't quite as puncture proof as Snow Studs or M+ but ligt and slick so should be faster on the tarmac. 26x1.1, should fit most MTB wheels no problems.

Probably not but they do make a durano plus which should be close. for me the extra weight of the plus just a bit too much though.

Initialised

Was going to get the 1.1 Duranos £24 each but saw 1.35 on chain reaction at£16 each. Torn.

Opine away!

blablablacksheep

Really where! Lol
1.35 for £16 bargain, are they 26" though?

Ouija

blablablacksheep wrote:

Really where! Lol
1.35 for £16 bargain, are they 26" though?

Try Rose bikes or Bike24 in Germany. Much cheaper than anything you can get in the UK.