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looking for something to speed up my commute on my mtb, current panaracers are just worn out so looking for new tyres something about the 1.5" looking at the [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/maxxis-detonator-mtb-tyre/rp-prod78367?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gclid=COXrmeC1mrwCFSQcwwodnUwAFA&gclsrc=aw.ds ]Maxxis Detonator MTB Tyre[/url]

anything else to look at?


 
Posted : 25/01/2014 10:54 pm
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schwable marathon plus have puncture protection that makes life soooo much easier and last ages

I do 100 miles a week in london for the past couple of years on a set, no punctures 🙂


 
Posted : 25/01/2014 11:03 pm
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Been getting on really well with schwalbe kojaks- quite a bit faster than my old marathons, and though they're light they're still puncture protected- I was skeptical tbh but they've been fine. I went with the 1 3/8th but kind of wish I'd gone with 2 inch.


 
Posted : 25/01/2014 11:04 pm
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2 x Marathon Plus purchased should be here just in time for the snowmagedon that is forecast.


 
Posted : 25/01/2014 11:42 pm
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Marathon plus are great tyres, a little heavy so you'll not be racing off at the lights but once going roll well and I've never punctured one yet.


 
Posted : 26/01/2014 9:27 am
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Just mind and use cyclepaths everywhere or fubar will get you l.....

Marathons are some of the comfier puncture proof tires tbh , i have had panaracers and contis before and they although never flatted were like riding solid rubber tires.


 
Posted : 26/01/2014 9:39 am
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I dd well with Schwalbe Land Crusers when I used a mtb on Tarmac


 
Posted : 26/01/2014 10:22 am
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If you have the option of some tow paths or similar to get away from the traffic every now and then, these are a good compromise with a smooth running centre section, grip on the edges, and almost no punctures.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/crossroads-armadillo-tyre-ec001839#reviews


 
Posted : 26/01/2014 12:15 pm
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I would think so, give eBay a miss. Try next day tyres.


 
Posted : 27/01/2014 9:34 pm
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Been very happy with my Schwalbe Land Crusers. 18months+ daily commuting on roads, paths and trails and only 1 puncture (until the one i'll get tomorrow obviously) and they were <£15 for the pair


 
Posted : 27/01/2014 9:39 pm
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I have shwalbe cc comp tires on my ss commuter virtuality roll all the way to work lol they are really low resistance but ok in the rain too


 
Posted : 27/01/2014 10:50 pm
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avoid panaracer mach ss tyres...1.95in, very light and super fast especially when pumped up to 70psi....but they attract punctures like shit attracts flies...


 
Posted : 28/01/2014 4:14 pm
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I had schwalbe marathon plus's for years & never had a problem,Brilliant tyres & they are cheap


 
Posted : 28/01/2014 5:23 pm
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I punctured a Marathon plus: big chunk of glass. A piece bout the same size punctured my fiesta's tyres though, so they are rather good.


 
Posted : 12/02/2014 2:36 pm

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