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I have planned a few road routes that involve some off road. Bridleways etc. My bike frame only allows up to 700x28.
I was looking at Continental Cyclocross speed tyres but they only as 35's? So don't think they will fit my Kenesis Racelight T1.
So whats a good 700x28 that would be good on/off road, or perhaps there isnt such a thing???
maybe answering my own question, but I guess its more of a city tyre like:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-marathon-original-greenguard-rigid-road-city-tyre/
I was looking for the same (but in 27" for my old road bike). Try these in 700c:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-tour-ride-road-bike-tyre/rp-prod18835
https://www.westernbikeworks.com/product/kenda-k161-krosscyclo-tire
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-parts/tyres/schwalbe-marathon-plus-bike-tyre-700c-x-28c
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Club-Roost-Cross-Terra-700c-x-35mm-Black-Steel-/131184231756
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/39777/Schwalbe_Racing_Ralph_HT_700c_Tubular_Tyre
I don't think you'll find many 28mm tyres with proper off-road tread.
Something like the Panaracer Gravel King 28 would be all I can think of off the top of my head.
EDIT: Most of the touring tyres have a solid (or very nearly slick) centre tread to keep rolling resistance down on the road. This is fine most of the time, but can get very sketchy very quickly.
Most of the touring tyres have a solid (or very nearly slick) centre tread
I know what you mean, I have 2 sets of winter tyres, Vredstein Fortezza Senso & Vittoria Rubino Pro and both have this slick centre.
So no good for off road, plus these are 25. I guess would help to go wider?
So I guess an "Urban" tyre is my best bet like leelovesbikestoo says:
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-parts/tyres/schwalbe-marathon-plus-bike-tyre-700c-x-28c
Michelin Protek [Max] also looks like it might be a possibility
http://bike.michelin.co.uk/tyres/michelin-protek
As does the Kenda Kwik Trax
http://www.kendatire.com/en/bicycle/kwick-series/kwick-trax/
doing my head in now. I have it down to 2:
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/panaracer_tour_guard_plus_commuting_tyre_with_free_tube-ID_65594
28 - YES 29.99
http://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-tyres/schwalbe-marathon-supreme-reflex-clincher-road-tyre/10827221.html
28 - YES 29.99
I guess Panaracer might be better for off road bit. But My rides will probably be only 25% off road, so still want as good a roller as poss? So temteped to go for Shwalbe?
I think ur last recommendation is too off road for me? ta though
How much do you need cleated tread (knobblies) for off-road use?
I ride quite happily on hard pack fireroad on my completely slick Conti 28s and some old Specialized 1" Fatboys. It's only when the ground gets muddy/wet/grassy when the rear starts spinning. Perhaps go for a light, fast rolling commuting tyre with a reinforced tread?
The Schwalbes are nice and light at 310g, but those Panaracers will feel like a pair of dogs at 800g EACH! 😯
i would go for a much more supple tyre than a marathon guard.
Maybe a marathon supreme/ racer of durano. or a panaracer pasela. low pressure, maybe with latex tubes too.
You will find that low pressure will get you a surprising amount of grip from a 'slick'