Bodhi - There is a significant weight difference between the Schwalbe Marathons and the Randonneurs. I recently had this exact same dilemma and finally opted for the Randonneurs. I really like them a lot too
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02-11-2012, 05:53 PM #1
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02-12-2012, 07:03 AM #2
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This is what I have too. My husband got them about 4 years ago for himself and just didn't get any flat tires and he rode 10's of thousands of miles a year. After I got 2 or 3 flats last year and noticed my sidewall was starting to peel (threads coming off) I switched too.
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02-12-2012, 05:29 PM #3
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Which ones do you have, the Randonneurs or the Marathons?
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02-21-2012, 03:52 PM #4
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I ride Schwalbe Marathon Supremes on my 520. I like em'. Good puncture resistance, roll fast enough. I feel like they're unnecessarily expensive though. I bought some awesome puncture resistant Michelins' (sp.) for my Surly and they were half the price per tire that the Schwalbes were! Same quality. It's kind of a gamble, really.
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02-22-2012, 02:32 PM #5
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The Randonneur Hyper is very light and very puncture resistant. Reflective sidewalls too.
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02-12-2012, 05:28 PM #6
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Which one weighs less: the Randonneurs or the Marathons? Originally Posted by WindingRoad
Bodhi - There is a significant weight difference between the Schwalbe Marathons and the Randonneurs. I recently had this exact same dilemma and finally opted for the Randonneurs. I really like them a lot too
I'm quite happy with my Randonneurs and am only considering the Marathons because I hear so much about them.Existence is empty, but I am full of myself.
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