> PS How do they compare to the Marathon HS308 ?
Marathon plus is the only marathon I have used.I have one(35mm) on the
back of my tourer, which is heavy with carrier, dynamo and mudguards
on.I would say the tyre feels very comforable and seems to have low
rolling resistance when pumped up to 90psi.I have been surprised by how
good it is.It does not feel like an armoured tyre at all.No punctures
yet.The extra weight is not noticable on the back of a tourer, but
might alter the feel on the front a little.I shall probably get another
for the front if I need one.
I am trying to tell myself that the Vred spider on the front is still a
good tyre, but I am starting not to like the knobbles on cornering and
suspect it of having higher rolling resistance; probably it doesn't,
though.I did some long days on pair of spiders.
I think there is noticeably less work riding light wheels with 23mm
hard racing tyres on, but for rough trails and touring or dark winter
I take a more comfortable, load carrying, fully equipped and harder
work bike.
TerryJ