squirrelchaser
Old School Grand Master
You mentioned knobblies . I was thinking may be some Conti Classics . I love the impregnability of Marathons but they deaden the ride so much . She looks like she'd be quite sprightly .
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grantoury
Kona Fan
The Marathons are not that bad, actually. I was thinking of a Schwalbe CX Comp. Which Conti's do you have in mind?You mentioned knobblies . I was thinking may be some Conti Classics . I love the impregnability of Marathons but they deaden the ride so much . She looks like she'd be quite sprightly .
squirrelchaser
Old School Grand Master
They do some called Gran Prix Classic . They have a lighter coloured tan wall than other Conti's and while they're only available in 25c they are quite tall from the rim so the ride is softer .
grantoury
Kona Fan
They are nice. But I like the wider tyres. Some pasela 35mm may be an option.They do some called Gran Prix Classic . They have a lighter coloured tan wall than other Conti's and while they're only available in 25c they are quite tall from the rim so the ride is softer .
squirrelchaser
Old School Grand Master
Love a Pasela , got 'em on loads of bikes . They can be a bit slippy when new and in the wet though .
squirrelchaser
Old School Grand Master
The only time I've punctured on Marathons was in Brixton in a blizzard and I had to walk home . When I fixed the puncture I found 2 cm of the bottom of a pint glass in the tyre ! Grrrrr!
grantoury
Kona Fan
I punctured one not that long ago. It was time to replace it anyway. No idea what it was, it was easier to walk back to the bike shop than walk home.
Guinessisgoodforyou
Retro Wizard
I have not punctured a Marathon plus.
grantoury
Kona Fan
Took some new pictures. 14 in total. On the way I met the former owner. He wasn't able anymore to fit on it, or throw a leg over it, but he was clearly regretting that. "Don't ever show it to me again," he said. I won't. Funny how one can become so attached to a couple of metal tubes brazed together, finished with some kit and a couple of wheels...
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