My older model hybrid bike uses 700X38C tires and I need replacements. My current tires are cracking on the sidewall and they are the OEM tires that came with the bike. I figure they are just cheap generic tires to begin with since there is not even a brand name on them. I know nothing about bicycle tires. But I have been getting a lot of flats lately from glass I presume. I ride primarily on the paved bike paths and roads around my area. My riding consists of up to 40 miles per trip so I need something reliable with a kevlar belt I would think. I checked out tires from Kenda which seem very reasonable although I don't know about the quality since nobody seems to recommend them in the forums.
The Schwalbe Marathon seems to be highly recommended as well as the Specialized Armadillos. I am a big guy at about 260 pounds so I want something that rolls easily, is flat resistant and will carry my weight. Speed and tire weight is not a concern to me since my biking is recreational in nature.
Nashbar has a tire called Vittorio Radonneur Pro on sale which looked promising is this a good tire? Do I want a wire beaded tire or just a folding tire I have no idea what is the difference. It seems the wire beads such as the Schwalbe Marathon have reportedly been harder than usual to get on and off the bike rims from what I read in the forums.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
The Schwalbe Marathon seems to be highly recommended as well as the Specialized Armadillos. I am a big guy at about 260 pounds so I want something that rolls easily, is flat resistant and will carry my weight. Speed and tire weight is not a concern to me since my biking is recreational in nature.
Nashbar has a tire called Vittorio Radonneur Pro on sale which looked promising is this a good tire? Do I want a wire beaded tire or just a folding tire I have no idea what is the difference. It seems the wire beads such as the Schwalbe Marathon have reportedly been harder than usual to get on and off the bike rims from what I read in the forums.
Thanks for any help you can offer.