I briefly rode 50mm Marathon Supremes and then switched over to 60mm Big Apples. My perception was that the Big Apples were actually "faster" and had less rolling resistance. This is counter to Schwalbe's literature but it was my experience.
On Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 4:54:53 PM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > Boy o boy, > This group never disappoints! I really appreciate the thoughtful > responses. The Hypers were not on my list, but I did some research on them > based on the suggestions. > > I commuted on Soma xpress 650b this spring and got two flats (1 front, 1 > rear)in 500 miles compared to zero flats in over 6,000 miles on Big Apples > (26") and one on Compass 26x1.75 over 2,000 miles on the same urban route. > So, I am a bit down on Soma. Both flats were caused by something poking a > pin size whole through tire tread and into tube. The item never stayed > lodged in the tire. > > In researching and thinking more, I have narrowed it to the Little Big Ben > and Marathons. I love the ride of Compass tires, but I want tougher > sidewalls, reflective sidewall stripe, and all black tires for my grimy > commute. > I continue to welcome thoughts on this. Anyone else ride both Lil Big Bens > and marathons have a preference? > > I also thank the generous list member who emailed me an offer to try his > Compass Barlows; those tires have a loyal following for good reason. I just > don't think they're perfect for my purposes and preferences. > With thanks, > Erl > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
