[RBW] Re: Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?
Kenda Kwicks are great if you can't afford brakes. Just stop pedaling and you slow down right away! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/20c874e6-950f-44b1-a11c-dc111f67ed25%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?
I can say that the tread pattern on my 26x2.35" is different on the one I just purchased vs. the one that is 5-8 years old. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e57be51b-6764-4116-ab1a-2e3046c67542%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?
I have the Maxxis Torch 29'ers on my Hunqapillar and the thought of swapping them out for the 60mm Big Apples I have hanging on the wall never once crossed my mind. And I like the Big Apples. I just like the Torch more. I can't vouch for durability because I don't put on a lot of miles and the miles I do ride are pretty much optimal road conditions (ie, very clean). Also, of the four pairs of Schwalbe tires I've owned, three had a tire with a wobble in it, which drives me absolutely nuts, so I'm very leery of ever buying a Schwalbe tire. I probably will eventually buy the Rene Hearse Antelope Hill or Snoqualmie Pass tires, just to satisfy my curiosity. I do worry about durability and flat protection, even on the new Endurance models. On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 10:34:04 PM UTC-5, LeRoy wrote: > > > · The Maxxis Torch 29x2.1 looks interesting, and is a good bit wider > – yet lighter – than Big Apples, but I haven’t seen many reviews > > · The Kenda tires that come standard on the Clem seem to be held in > low regard > > > > The question is, what tire make and model would you recommend for my > combination of priorities and riding conditions? Or, should I just order > another set of Big Apples and call it a day? Thanks for any insights and > the patience of the reader. > > > LeRoy > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0f698d44-a5f2-4713-926b-f91fef1b8d1e%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe’s Big Apple is a 10-year old tire design. What’s a newer/better alternative?
I just installed a Schwalbe Marathon Almotion 700x55 on a rear wheel. It hasn't been there long enough to offer any option on longevity, but it seems pretty tough, well made, was easy to install (I didn't need tyre levers), has no perceptible wobble or runout once inflated, and from what I've read, the rolling resistance is pretty low. The sizing is pretty spot-on as well - it measured 54mm when first inflated, which means that after a couple of weeks it probably is a genuine 55mm. As a rear, I run it at 35psi, which seems about right. Schwalbe make this model in a couple of different versions - this one says "Evolution TLE" on the sidewall, which I think means their best casing and that it can be run tubeless, though I'm using it with a Maxxis ultralight tube. https://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/marathon-almotion Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/767f5ea3-a1ef-466f-8bd2-8dd5a400224a%40googlegroups.com.
