the sturdy 28mm version of this Schwalbe 'Durano Plus Addix SmartGuard TwinSkin' with reflexion-stoke was unfortunately too high for my Campa Record 'skeleton' rim brake clutches. Unfortunately, I had to swap the 28mm with reflexion for this 25mm version without reflection strip. Advantage is that these 25mm (incl. inner tube) weigh 'only' 487grams each with the same robust properties. The 28mm version is almost 2x heavier than my previous 25mm Conti's (592 vs. 330 grams per tire, incl. tube). See 3 pictures for the weight differences. For this you do get from Schwalbe for a soft price one of the best anti-puncture properties with very good grip. Something that is no luxury in autumn/winter and when riding wet. After all, how irritating is a puncture in the rain? By the way, both the 28 and 25mm versions at 7 bar give excellent feedback during climbs and at 60+ km/h descents during my last AGR150. A lot heavier than most of the competition. As a training tire this extra weight creates more resistance which increases performance! So that few hundred grams extra 'helps' you train this weight or more off yourself! haha ;) In short, a fine tire for training or touring.
Bought this tire for fall and winter. Unfortunately, the Schwalbe One TLE did not live up to our expectations of puncture resistance. I have now cycled 425 km with this tire in autumn conditions and have not had a flat yet. Fitting was easy, but with the use of tools. At first I found the tire a bit stiff, but after 100km the tire became smoother and more comfortable. I ride with 60 PSI in the front tire and 80 PSI in the rear, this makes the tire comfortable and the tire pressure is not too low due to the risk of snakebite. (Rider is 77kg) The tire then gives a nice cushioning, without the rolling resistance being too high. I like the reflection strip for safety during the darker months. The tire has sufficient grip in cold conditions and on dry and wet roads. With this tire I also took a gravel strip without a puncture. In short, a good choice for autumn and winter. The delivery of Mantel was again top! Ordered on Monday, delivered on Tuesday.
Top tire for commuting and training rides in winter. It easily does 7000km on the rear and 10000 on the front. The weight makes it a bit less suitable for really fast rides, or the better climbing work. The 28mm version apparently has reflective tape on the sides, ... Too bad it wasn't mentioned here.
Top tire for commuting and training rides in winter. It easily does 7000km on the rear and 10000 on the front. The weight makes it a bit less suitable for really fast rides, or the better climbing work. The 28mm version apparently has reflective tape on the sides, ... Too bad it wasn't mentioned here.