It’s been a long saga, but I finally have news to report.
I got a smokin’ deal on Schwalbe Big Ben tires (2 in?) in 650b for my
Clementine. They are a UK company, so of course shipping was going to take
awhile. At some point, the tires were lost by the carrier and I was working
with the
It seems that a plush ride is of value here. One trick that I use and one that
has been mentioned on this list before is to put tubeless sealant in the tubes.
This way you can enjoy the supple Compass/RH tires while not worry about flats:
have the cake and eat it also.
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Schwalbe touring tires can last quite a while and typically measured in
distance. Reports I’ve seen vary between 6-10k miles, depending on terrain,
weight, etc.
I’ve used Big Apples. Very plush. I did have a staple go right through one
time. If I had been on my Marathon Plus, I’d have just
It’s hard to say how long tires last. The heat and dryness out here can crack
tires but I haven’t had it happen. Use, disuse, miles - it all affects the
tire. I had my Betz tires for 5 years before I wore them down to the fabric. I
could see the air in those tires!
Oh, you asked about the WTB
How long do tires last? Is it the number of miles (and how many), the age,
environmental, a combination? Would these tires last longer I suppose,
because the material is thicker (assuming all material is exactly equal,
which probably isn't true).
I know nothing of tires, but am curious. I'm
I would say that on my old MUSA Atlantis that changing the tires to Rene
Herse Antelope Hill tires transformed the bike into a so much more
pleasurable ride. But Schwalbe G One speed tires also run great.
I haven't gotten any flats this year, but YMMV
Good bike tires are expensive, but I ride
I run 650B x 48mm Big Ben on my Atlantis and they are great all around
tires. They roll very well and have good puncture protection.
Jan
San Francisco, CA
On Friday, September 27, 2019 at 8:32:46 AM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
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> Alright, I’m just catching up since I had an event
I have some Kenda tires (not sure which ones) on my Joe Appaloosa. I think
they are 45 wide. I pump them to 65 ( I think that is the max) and don't
pump them up again until they get that squishy feeling, then pump them up
again. I do like them a touch less than the max, but much more than
Make sure you have a good grip on the bars, in that case.
On 9/27/19 11:38 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:
I both laughed and shuddered over the football player’s bone-shaking.
Yes, that’s what I like - the basketball bounce you get on full tires
- I’ve just never thought of it that way! Don’t take
Yes 50 is right, they'll be about 46mm and you might have to get the
fenders adjusted when installed, maybe not hopefully the mechanic is
competent !
*Schwalbe Big Ben, RaceGuard Performance line, wire bead, HS439 - 650B x 48
(50-584, 27.5x2) - 10138 - 745g, 35-70 psi*
On Friday,
I've had some Kenda tires of a different model, they were fairly light
and folding even . and they too felt sluggish. The Big Bens, despite
weighing much more ride so much better and as I've said repeatedly
roll and roll and roll . on over yonder and hill and dale. I ride the
Wait, not in 50 - where did I get that? Who put this idea in my head?
The tire size is “27.5 x 1.75” and the bike has fenders.
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I both laughed and shuddered over the football player’s bone-shaking.
Yes, that’s what I like - the basketball bounce you get on full tires - I’ve
just never thought of it that way! Don’t take this from me! Because now I’m a
little concerned. But maybe not concerned enough to ride around on
Alright, I’m just catching up since I had an event that went late into last
night. I have opened the proverbial can of worms here. I was supposed to say,
“Please figure out this tire problem. Tell me what to get and how to make the
black speckles stop.” and you were supposed to say, “1. Do
On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4:59:25 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding
Ding! wrote:
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> Why does everyone love barely inflated tires? I put the max air in mine
> and ride them rock hard! Otherwise they feel flat to me. I fly over bumps
> and stay in the saddle and let my bones rattle! I’m
Leah: If you ever try some really nice tires, you will surprised at how
fast and smooth -- both together -- they feel at moderate pressures. This
advice from someone who used to pump his 35 mm Fatboys to 120 psi because
the sidewall told me to do that.
Even the Schwalbe Kojaks (I used the
Leah, I'm the same. I pump them up!
On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 5:15 PM Garth wrote:
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> It doesn't matter what pressure Leah ... you're enjoying the ride and
> that's all that matters. Rules are for foolz !
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> On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4:59:25 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding
> Ding!
It doesn't matter what pressure Leah ... you're enjoying the ride and
that's all that matters. Rules are for foolz !
On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4:59:25 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding
Ding! wrote:
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> Why does everyone love barely inflated tires? I put the max air in mine
> and ride
Why does everyone love barely inflated tires? I put the max air in mine and
ride them rock hard! Otherwise they feel flat to me. I fly over bumps and stay
in the saddle and let my bones rattle! I’m doing it wrong, I know...
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>> On Sep 26, 2019, at 1:47 PM, Garth wrote:
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Well that's interesting PM ! I prolly weigh more/less in the same
ballpark and I first tried the BB @ 25-30 psi but found the rear(Rhyno Lite
rim) a bit bouncy on the road, and the front felt like it was gonna roll
off the rim(25mm Mavic) when I leaned hard into corners. Felt like is one
Be careful about buying Schwalbe Big Apple tires. For many years (well
over 15 IIRC) I had a pair of Schwalbe Big Apple 26x2.35" tires on my Surly
1x1 and I loved everything about them. They finally came to the end of the
road this Summer when I rode across a stretch of pavement where
The Clem takes up to 60mm/2.4" tires, but with your fenders which are
likely P50's(about 53-54 actual) the Big Ben 50's(46 or so actual) fit
fine. I bought the BB over the Big Apples just for the extra tread and
lifespan. Trust me, the tread does little if anything for traction on the
road
Ok, Friends, you’ve got me interested in the Schwalbe tires, and of those, I
think the Big Ben and the Big Apples sound good. I don’t know that I need the
tread of the Bens since I’m really a paved surface kinda gal. But I’m open
here! The next question is what size. I was out there with a
Quite seriously, I don't want to step on Garth's or any one else's toes,
but I'm 175 lb and I ran 50 mm tires, and paper thin ones at that (Furious
Freds, 360 grams each) at 20 psi on dirt, sub 30 on pavement. 60s if stiff
sidewalled Big Apples at 16-17 dirt and about 21 pavement, supple ones
For your bike(27.5 wheels) Leah I'll second the 50mm Big Ben tires. I
ride these on my Bombadil and I LOVE them on the road. I ride them at about
35 psi front and 40 rear. They just roll and roll and roll it's
amazingly fun !
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Someone private messaged me and was nearly certain the brake pads are causing
the smattering of black speckles, and I think he’s right. I ran my fingers over
the brake pads and that same matter appeared on my fingers. With my brakes
employed down the 1 mile descent to school, there would be a
Oh, I meant to say, a short term solution might be simply washing your
tires/bike.
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I agree the specks look like the result of a light spray from the tires. Hit a
little dampness & the droplets fling off, the moisture quickly evaporates and
you are left with small spots.
Tires on a Clementine? The choices are sort of wide ranging. The Kenda's aren't
bad tires, but yes maybe a
The black specs are probably brake dust or something from the road? Water
+ brake dust = black specs for me.
I've had Schwalbe Big Ben (raceguard) and Marathon green guard tires on my
bikes. The Big Ben/Big Apple tires really do have great rolling resistance.
The Marathons are a great value.
I like the schwalbe marathon supreme tires: big and cushy (2.0 measure
around 46mm on my rims); unlikely to flat; fast rolling (in my experience
there isn't that big of a difference between them and compass tires). They
can be found online in a couple places at a reasonable price but still a
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