2013 version of Greengards didn't last very long. I do like the Schwalbe Marathons.
Joe Mc. On Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:31:25 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > thanks Charlie, I weigh 220 myself. Just last year finally went up to > 32mm on road tires, and my cross tires are 35s. > > On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 8:48:16 PM UTC-5, charlie wrote: >> >> I have used the Ribmos also (700x32mm) and for me they are a tough tire >> but seem slower although I will say that I had to pump them to 90 psi >> because of my weight. For a lighter rider dropping the pressure may help >> the comfort and speed.....but for me they were buzzy due to the pressure >> but that was me, YMMV. My current Marathon Supreme at 38mm wide and 65 psi >> is perfect (for me) on the road. With 650B its harder to find as much >> variety but to the o.p. the Marathon Green guard aught to be a fine tire. >> The Soma/Panaracer would probably be "faster" due to weight and the >> reinforced sidewall is similar to the Marathon Supreme being both tough and >> light so it may be a good compromise especially if you ride primarily on >> pavement. I know what you mean about the Panaracer Paselas I had one blow >> out the sidewall due to a cut from a walnut sized rock whereas a sturdier >> tire might not have failed but the Soma tire seems different and as I said, >> much like the older Urbanmax which (was) a tough tire and one I rode quite >> a bit.... two sets of tires, one worn out, another half way worn and no >> flats. After thinking about it I would not hesitate buying the Soma tire if >> I had a 650B bicycle and rode on pavement primarily or multi-surface if I >> weighed under 225. >> >> On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 7:51:10 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: >>> >>> Not trying to drag this off topic, but has anybody tried the Panaracer >>> Ribmos? - they look fast. I get high miles on plain old Paselas, but ride >>> them only on pavement and have a second matching wheel set with cross tires >>> for when I plan to leave the road. >>> >>> On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 4:52:15 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: >>>> >>>> Before I pull the trigger on a set? >>>> I just can't get myself to pay for Panaracer Anythings after the bad >>>> run I have had with them. So looks like I'm goin' Schwalbe, unless I get a >>>> run of "beware"s from y'all. >>>> >>> -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
