Thanks from me, too, Eric. I had wondered about Duremes and had decided not
to bother to try them. I have set that aside and look forward to trying
them on my Romulus.
-jb
On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM, EricP <ericpl...@aol.com> wrote:
> Totally non-scientific and just my own opinion. A few weeks ago
> purchased a pair of Marathon Duremes in 700x40 for a non-Riv bike.
> For comparison, have had a set of Supreme 700x40 on my Sam Hillborne
> for most of the past year.
>
> So having just a few hundred miles on the Dureme how do they feel and
> compare? Without taking into consideration the entirely different
> bikes, they ride like a dream. Feel like they are quicker to
> accelerate and seem to roll with less effort. Also seem more
> comfortable on bumps and potholes than the Supremes, even pumped up to
> close to the same pressure.
>
> As to size, also pretty close to the Supremes. Supremes are more
> truly round. ("Can you open your heart to the sound of the 5 string
> banjo - it's round") While the Dureme has a slight shoulder where the
> tread ends on the sidewall.
>
> Bear in mind the Duremes are about 80 grams heavier than the
> Supremes. As well has as having an actual tread. My working theory -
> the Duremes feel nicer because of the tread. Road vibration, feedback
> and maybe the hum of the tires makes me think they are faster. A
> purely mental issue. That said, I like the Duremes enough that the
> Hillborne will eventually get a pair. Maybe not this year, but when
> the present tires wear out.
>
> Eric Platt
> St. Paul, MN
>
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