The Supremes are lighter and feel "livelier" to me. BAs are good, too, but I like the Supremes a little better.
On Jul 15, 11:34 am, PATRICK MOORE <[email protected]> wrote: > Jim -- why is that? I've ridden only the BAs. > > On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 8:33 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < > > > > [email protected]> wrote: > > > I have used Big Apples, Marathons, Marathon Plus, Marathon XR, and > > Marathon Supreme. All have their strong points, but IMO, the Supremes > > are the way to go. > > > On Jul 15, 4:54 am, mitchelr <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Next month we will be off for a couple of weeks touring in the > > > Midwest. While there is a 'plan' of sorts this is likely to become an > > > exploration of farm roads, rail lines, tow paths, poorly maintained > > > urban pavement and other sundry rough surfaces. Much of this could be > > > avoided I'm sure but the bumpy way seems to be my calling. > > > Rich at RBW just built me a set of super-strong wheels (Mavic 719as, > > > Shimano hubs 40 rear, 36 front, 4 cross SS). Now what tires? We can > > > narrow the range a bit as I'm an ardent Schwalbe fan, but which of > > > their current assortment? I used a set of 700x50 XRs on a recent > > > backroads adventure was quite pleased with them. These are one option > > > as is the XR in 700x40. But what of the others? Does anyone have any > > > experience with the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme in super-size, the > > > 700x50? (I use the Supreme 700x40 year round so this is a known > > > item). Or anyone used the Marathon Extreme 700x40? Any guidance > > > would be appreciated. Comfort and reliability are top of the list of > > > requisites. Speed matters little. We will be carrying medium four- > > > pannier loads. Thanks to all for your guidance and suggestions. > > > > Rich Mitchell > > > Corvallis, Oregon > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > Professional Resumes. Contact [email protected] --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
