On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:54 AM, JoelMatthews <joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote:
>
> I would say almost certainly more supple sidewalls.
>
> Marathons are designed for the long distance tourer who needs maximum
> flat resistance and overall durability.  Schwalbe does a good job
> making the tire pleasant, but the puncture resistance stuff
> incorprated in the tire tends to be more rigid and has less rolling
> resistance.
>
> If anything a wider tire with supple rubber will be more comfortable
> with minimal impact on speed and acceleration.
>

I wonder if the 35 or 37mm paselas would be a good choice, then.

It is a shame that grand bois doesn't make the hetre 42mm in 700c :)


-sv

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