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Martin
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 11, 2010
Strengths: Good rolling and comfortable. Felt good throwing them over the nearest fence when I replaced them roadside.Weaknesses: Expensive. Not puncture resistant. Not durable.Bottom Line: Bought 2.0 Supremes for Perth to Sydney tour. Fast and comfortable to start. Expected durability and flat resistance and got neither. Tyres punctured easily in Aussie conditions (thorns mainly)and altho rotated every 1000 kms the inner lining of one tyre split and deformed at 3000kms. Both tyres substantially worn. Tyres sank suddenly and dangerously when forced into soft shoulder material causing two spills.
Favorite Ride: Perth to Sydney
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At: Online in Australia
Similar Products Used: Replaced with GEAX evolutions, old model. Slower, heavier but safer and more comfortable.
Bike Setup: Giant Yukon Disc. Shimano SLX all round.Rear panniers about 20 kgs or less. Tyres inflated to 50psi.
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MTT
a CommuterDate Reviewed: February 13, 2010
Strengths: Rain handling and puncture resistanceBottom Line: I have tried the Armadillo, Gatorskin and this tire for commuting, and this one is the best with the Gatorskin second. For me it is not just about puncture resistance, but how the bike handles in the rain, and this tire works great in the rain.
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: Online Schwalbe
Similar Products Used: Gatorskin and the Armadillo
Bike Setup: Specialized Tri cross set up for commuting
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John A.
a CommuterDate Reviewed: October 26, 2009
Strengths: Durability, flat-resistance, ride comfort.Weaknesses: slightly increased rolling resistance. Well worth the benefits.Bottom Line: How much is your time worth? Got tired of flats on my commute. Averaged about one flat every two weeks, but sometimes multiple flats on one ride! Once I fitted the Marthon Supremes, flats dropped to... well I'm not sure what they dropped to yet because six months later I still haven't had one. Yes, these are the same gravel and glass-strewn roads and goathead-infected paths I've been riding for years. Whatever "kevlar" my old tires had was BS. These Scwhalbes are proving themselves to me. And having reflective sidewalls is a great idea. In fact once you see them lit up, other tire makers are ignorant not to have them.
Cost vs. other tires: Yes they are more expensive. How much is your time worth? Because these are going to save you hours of roadside repairs over the life of the tires. You ride in the rain? Isn't fixing a flat in the rain so much fun? I'm trying to get from point A to point B. I'm not in the Tour de France, and I don't have someone following me with spares. These tires are meant for the real world.
Favorite Ride: road
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: Schwalbe
Similar Products Used: Previous tires were Avocet FasGrip with Kevlar (meh). Also Bontrager Race Lite "hardcase" (double meh.)
Bike Setup: Trek 520 set up for commuting.
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FrenchFit
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 17, 2009
Strengths: Very smooth rolling, fairly fast, feels strong and light, handles touring weight - no problem. A good looking tire.Weaknesses: Just the price.Bottom Line: Replaced a rear Holy Roller with a SUPREME 26 x 2. on my trekking bike. Only have 50 or so miles on it, moderate load, 26" rims. Wish I had done it earlier this year, pretty much can stay up a gear. It feels like Bontrager hardcase race-lite, but bigger. Off road, I don't know, but I'm not on the loose stuff that often. Not heavy like the marathon pluses.
Favorite Ride: Tomorrow's
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Amazon
Similar Products Used: Holy Rollers, WTB Nanos, Panaracers, Marathon Plus
Bike Setup: Full trekking rig, aluminum frame.
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drintoul
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: August 1, 2009
Strengths: Real puncture protection, comfortable ride, roll and wear well.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I commute 20 miles or 32 km per day in Sydney. Broken glass is a big problem, particularly in silvertail Mosman where they drop more beer bottles than they could possibly drink. What's more they never seem to sweep up - probably never used a broom in their lives! Even with another puncture protected tire I was getting weekly flats. Not now! Impressively, the 700x35c Marathon Plus tires have withstood a couple of months without a single flat. In addition, they provide a very comfortable ride. They roll very well, more than disguising their weight. They are showing no signs of wear after more than 600 miles or 1,000 km. Yes they cost an arm and a leg, but with this sort of performance they are cheap to run.
Favorite Ride: Surly LHT
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At: Manly Cycles
Similar Products Used: NA
Bike Setup: Surly LHT
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