CX Tyres 700x35

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pedaler2104 05 Sep 20:34  

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I have had 6 punctures in the last 4 months, two on front and 4 on back. Unlucky may be, but I would appreciate any thoughts on best make of tyre as I will probably soon be looking to replace. They have done about 1600+ miles.

happy 07 Sep 13:19  

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My Profile 		What is the cause of the punctures, is it glass, thorns e.t.c..

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pedaler2104 07 Sep 21:31  

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2 glass, 1 staple, 2 thorns, 1 dunno!.


happy 07 Sep 21:53  

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I think every tyre you could go for would be vulnerable to those elements. What have you been using up til now?

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txbnet 07 Sep 22:27  

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My Profile 		I have a Ridgeback Hybrid and would recommend Schwalbe Marathon Plus to anyone. I managed LEJOG with zero punctures, and do around 7000 miles a year. One puncture in 15 months. I bought a new tyre three months ago for the back wheel and haven't fitted it yet. Still plenty of tread on both tyres.

Best £45 I've spent on cycling gear!



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pedaler2104 08 Sep 17:31  

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Using Schwalbe CX Comp. They were supplied with the bike and supposed to be puncture resistant! BTW unlucky is my middle name...lol.


soren 13 Sep 21:22  

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My Profile 		Would deffo agree with txbnet, I have used Schwallbe Marathon Plus tyres on my Tricross for the last 19 months and have had zero punctures.

You cannot buy a better puncture resistant tyre and they are pretty good rolling tyres also.