[RBW] Re: Off-road tire recommendation?
The WTBs All Terrain, formerly the All Terainasaurus (sp?) are remarkably good at the 'one tire does all' thing. I would choose them, and in fact I do, for just what you describe. But tires are tough, so many variables, like track, conditions, riding style and rider competence. Smooth tracks, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ptBqILwaDrgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Off-road tire recommendation?
Agree. It's easy enough to "air down" a dozen or two psi, for off-road, and then pump back up when returning to pavement. Softer tires have a larger contact patch. - Andrew, Berkeley On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 11:34 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > If it's not a "technical" single-track type offroad situation, you > probably don't need much, if any, knobbiness. If it's simply gravel roads > and such, then Marathons or Marathon Supremes should be ok. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Off-road tire recommendation?
How about Big Apples? I had them on my 700c Atlantis. Not fast but comfortable and tough. On Nov 4, 7:06 pm, Rick wrote: > Looking at a possible loaded touring trip that is turning out to be > (quite) a bit more off road than on, and considering alternatives to > my schwalbe marathons. What do y'all prefer? 700c Atlantis is the > vehicle. > > Thanks, > Rick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Off-road tire recommendation?
Thanks for the recommendations. We are going to be in the Blue Ridge mountains, and the recent discussion has been to include Mulberry Gap, which does have a decided emphasis on the single track. I'd be doing these bits unloaded, the loaded parts are more forest service road business, for which the supremes have always been fine for me. I was considering adding some tire texture for the Mulberry portion, but how much is the question. I'm more inclined at present toward the Extremes than the 'raptors. thanks, Rick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Off-road tire recommendation?
I regularly ride my Bombadil on and off road (i.e. smooth dirt and gravel) with 700c x 50mm Schwalbe Big Apples... These are my favorite tires. On Nov 5, 3:18 pm, "Andy.M" wrote: > + 1 on the Marathon XRs > > I had them on my Atlantis and they wear like iron! No flats after > thousands of miles, and they have the right amount of tread for off > road use with nice knobs on the sidewalls, but not on the center, so > they are nice for on road use as well. > > -Andy > > On Nov 4, 5:06 pm, Rick wrote: > > > > > Looking at a possible loaded touring trip that is turning out to be > > (quite) a bit more off road than on, and considering alternatives to > > my schwalbe marathons. What do y'all prefer? 700c Atlantis is the > > vehicle. > > > Thanks, > > Rick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Off-road tire recommendation?
+ 1 on the Marathon XRs I had them on my Atlantis and they wear like iron! No flats after thousands of miles, and they have the right amount of tread for off road use with nice knobs on the sidewalls, but not on the center, so they are nice for on road use as well. -Andy On Nov 4, 5:06 pm, Rick wrote: > Looking at a possible loaded touring trip that is turning out to be > (quite) a bit more off road than on, and considering alternatives to > my schwalbe marathons. What do y'all prefer? 700c Atlantis is the > vehicle. > > Thanks, > Rick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Off-road tire recommendation?
If it's not a "technical" single-track type offroad situation, you probably don't need much, if any, knobbiness. If it's simply gravel roads and such, then Marathons or Marathon Supremes should be ok. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/70KtJpYsoXwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Off-road tire recommendation?
I used a pair of 700x50 Marathon Duremes on a 50% off-road touring/ camping trip. They worked great on and off the road. Maybe a tiny bit slow-ish on the road, but they surprised me with their grip in the dirt. Fitted on my Hunqapillar, there was still plenty of room. best, -Brian On Nov 4, 8:06 pm, Rick wrote: > Looking at a possible loaded touring trip that is turning out to be > (quite) a bit more off road than on, and considering alternatives to > my schwalbe marathons. What do y'all prefer? 700c Atlantis is the > vehicle. > > Thanks, > Rick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Off-road tire recommendation?
I've ridden some non-paved roads with Marathon Dureme 700x40 on the Sam Hillborne. They make a 700x50 that should fit an Atlantis. That would be my first recommendation. Bigger tire. Otherwise, the Extreme. Have a 26x2.00 on one bike. Like the tire a lot. A touch slower, maybe, than a Supreme. But on a tour, not enough to make a difference, IMO. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 4, 8:59 pm, René Sterental wrote: > +1 for the Mrathon Extremes 700x40... > > Sent from my iPad > > On Nov 4, 2011, at 9:51 PM, Dan Abelson wrote: > > > > > > > > > If price is not an issue maybe Marathon Extreme or Marathon Mondial. > > > Dan Abelson > > St. Paul, MN > > > On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM, Rick wrote: > >> Looking at a possible loaded touring trip that is turning out to be > >> (quite) a bit more off road than on, and considering alternatives to > >> my schwalbe marathons. What do y'all prefer? 700c Atlantis is the > >> vehicle. > > >> Thanks, > >> Rick. > > >> -- > >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > >> For more options, visit this group > >> athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
