Yet another Which Tyres thread
Joffff
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Yes, it's another one of those Which Tyres? threads but hopefully you'll humour me and this post will serve as a reference for others in the future 
I've got a Specialized Crosstrail hybrid 29er and with all the snow weather warnings I thought I might look at tyres a little better suited to winter climates. This is where I need some advice.
I find the whole business of buying 29er tyres hassle (retailers take note!) and normally end up buying a wide 700c tyre, followed by wondering whether they're actually going to fit.
At the moment I'm running Specialized Infinity's which I'm happy enough with in the dry but could do with a bit more confidence in the wet. Also, my commute's 80% road with 20% loose/mud for good measure so I suppose I'm looking for something a bit chunkier and with some kind of puncture-proofing technology?
Tyre weight isn't a problem, I'm "well built" so if ever there was weight saving to be had it would be from my person rather than the bike.
Does anyone have any tyre suggestions?
I've got a Specialized Crosstrail hybrid 29er and with all the snow weather warnings I thought I might look at tyres a little better suited to winter climates. This is where I need some advice.
I find the whole business of buying 29er tyres hassle (retailers take note!) and normally end up buying a wide 700c tyre, followed by wondering whether they're actually going to fit.
At the moment I'm running Specialized Infinity's which I'm happy enough with in the dry but could do with a bit more confidence in the wet. Also, my commute's 80% road with 20% loose/mud for good measure so I suppose I'm looking for something a bit chunkier and with some kind of puncture-proofing technology?
Tyre weight isn't a problem, I'm "well built" so if ever there was weight saving to be had it would be from my person rather than the bike.
Does anyone have any tyre suggestions?
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Schwalbe Marathons are a good choice. But as you say - don't know if they will fit as they come in 700cc/26" etc.0
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It sounds like you're describing Marathon Extremes. I have one on my MTB. It's a good cross tyre; light, puncture resistant and it also has a reflective strip.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=45468
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saladdays wrote:It sounds like you're describing Marathon Extremes. I have one on my MTB. It's a good cross tyre; light, puncture resistant and it also has a reflective strip.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=45468
I never tire of discussing tyres!!!!
No no - just the marathons. Yours look like a good option if there is a fair bit of mud around.0 -
Cheers all for your suggestions - saladdays, I think the Marathon Extremes are closest to what I had in mind. I went out for a recce earlier (trying different routes) and everywhere seems to be muddy enough to justify the Extremes.0
