tyre difference

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RobMac
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Re: tyre difference

Post by RobMac »

Bikefayre wrote:The Schwalbe Marathon Plus is available two types of tread, the block one the MTB which is only an all terrain, the Smart Sam Plus is more of a proper mountain bike tyre is it not? Thought the MTB tread was based on their Alpine tyres and others simplified, is that wrong??


I never knew that. :shock:
http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php ... 6s120p3002

When some body say Marathon Plus this is what I think of.
http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php ... 2b6s142p31

Aaaa its full name is Marathon Plus MTB :) Got it!
reohn2
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Re: tyre difference

Post by reohn2 »

There's also a Marathon plus tour:- http://www.schwalbe.com/gb/tour-reader/ ... -tour.html
It say 'specially made for E bikes,which means even heavier.Yuk :?
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Bikefayre
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Re: tyre difference

Post by Bikefayre »

Stick to the much lighter Schwalbe Energizer Plus tyre for e-bikes which is also suitable for mountain bikes as well as hybrids. You could also try the Continental E-Contact or even the Schwalbe Marathon Plus as e-bike tyres are not that heavy if you use the right ones and are perfect for heavy mountain bikes used on the road. Do not like the Tour pattern as the simpler original is a far better tread and do not find it heavy either. All Plus tyres are a doddle to fit compared to Ralston MTB tyres!!!
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