Recommend a good tubeless 1.95 or 2.0 tyre
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I run Panaracer XC Pro 2.1's. That, although a bit pita on the road off road I've found them great all rounders. They're narrow 2.1's too, so are nearer 2.0. Alternatively, Maxiss High Rollers are good too, again pita on the road.
Not wanting to get into a technical debate but at the same pressure wider / larger tyres roll faster than smaller / narrower tyres. Although in practice as you would run a skinnier tyre at a higher pressure you don't tend to notice.
Not wanting to get into a technical debate but at the same pressure wider / larger tyres roll faster than smaller / narrower tyres. Although in practice as you would run a skinnier tyre at a higher pressure you don't tend to notice.
mk1fan said:
I run Panaracer XC Pro 2.1's. That, although a bit pita on the road off road I've found them great all rounders. They're narrow 2.1's too, so are nearer 2.0. Alternatively, Maxiss High Rollers are good too, again pita on the road.
Not wanting to get into a technical debate but at the same pressure wider / larger tyres roll faster than smaller / narrower tyres. Although in practice as you would run a skinnier tyre at a higher pressure you don't tend to notice.
When you say 'pita', do you mean in terms of grip, or just horrendous road noise?Not wanting to get into a technical debate but at the same pressure wider / larger tyres roll faster than smaller / narrower tyres. Although in practice as you would run a skinnier tyre at a higher pressure you don't tend to notice.
I mean that they are an off-road tyre not an on-road tyre. Therefore, they will be draggy and hard going on tarmac (compared to a road tyre like the Schwalbe Marathon). Noisy too, but they're not meant for the road. They will also have less grip on road than a dedicated road tyre.
If your off-road riding comprises of tow paths and fire roads then a treaded road tyre - like the Marathon - would be more than adequate. Remembering to drop the pressure down from the 70psi used on the road of course! I have riden my local loop from Reigate Hill to Box Hill on a set of 1.75 Marathon Plus's many times without too much problems.
If your off-road riding comprises of tow paths and fire roads then a treaded road tyre - like the Marathon - would be more than adequate. Remembering to drop the pressure down from the 70psi used on the road of course! I have riden my local loop from Reigate Hill to Box Hill on a set of 1.75 Marathon Plus's many times without too much problems.
Edited by mk1fan on Friday 7th September 16:35
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