Long lasting, skid resistent tyres?

Cobbler's can wait. If this works I will be very happy !

Can't see anyone replying to this, but they might have later on in the thread, so my appologies if so...

You REALLY shouldn't put your back tyre on the front; It's ok to put your front tyre on the back etc, but the other way around is very dangerous. Sheldon says so.

The reason being, if you blow out your back tyre, you can recover from it. But it's a different matter all together if your front blows out and you'll be lucky to not eat tarmac! With the way that tyre is worn, I wouldn't trust it at all on the front.

dude, get marathons, run on the back, wear out a bit, then shove on the front....

voila:

Schwalbe Durano Skid.

A new tyre for 2011, and likely to be a good competitor to the Randonneur.

aparently there are shit, through a conexxion with Fixie Inc, some of the Karlsruhe polo playes help Schwalbe to develop it. they say that the normal Durano is way better

the [[B]Schwalbe](http://www.schwalbe.com/gbl/en/produkte/race/produkt/?ID_Produktgruppe=47&ID_Produkt=266)'s aren't as deep a thread/rubber as the rando's
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just picked'em up, i'll keep you posted.

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awesome.

Caption competition? ;)

ok guys, here is the lowdown on the new Schwalbe Durano Skid from my experience:

First impression was rather pleasant. it has good grip in the dry, felt quick enough (given i went up a size) and held grip good enough in the wet as well. i was a bit surprised as i expected it to be a rather hard and scetchy in the wet tire. but then...

Schwalbe should rename the tire Durano Scam and here is why. i got them about 4 or so weeks ago and rode good 3 weeks on my already worn Conti Supersport Plus until i felt it can't take anymore wear and so a little over a week ago i mounted the Scam *errr Skid. their status today:

that little runtime for the bettter part of a tenner more per tire. hard wearing compound? extra thick thread? none of the advertised features of the "tire for bikes without brakes" could be observed on my sample and find it not fit for purpose. (as it was designed to be a durable skidster skin)

when worn, my Conti Supersport Plusses are very much squared off, due to the good 5mm of tread they have. sadly 2mm of it is that yellow puncture protection rubber that once exposed goes in no time. i wish they'd left it out and filled it up with normal rubber compound. but it still gives me reliable 6-8 weeks riding for a price around 17,- quid.
now the Durano range compares to this with (much) higher prices and (much) less runtime.

Fazit: i prefer the Supersport Plus.

*i prefer 23c, can't fit more than 25c and have not been able to source 25c randoneurs,find Soma Everwear too pricey

So - in summary - Schwalbe Durano Skid - not long lasting and not skid resistant.

how about gatorskin or do they do a marathon plus in 25?

just thinking about moving away from randonneur...

however, there is one thing the Schwalbe Tires are good for after their schort bicycle part existence:

Nice work reeen.

Malaysian - Maxxis Refuse do 25s. Hard to find though.

All terrain have them in stock*. http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/108017.html

*Allegedly

at Chain Reaction 25c correction 23c

27,- :(

i doubt it runs longer for that tenner more. i feel the 16-18 gbp i spent on the Supersport plus is somewhot the sweetspot of durability and price. that said, randos would be my goal to try.

are the maxxis refuse really that good though?

i heard quite a lot of almost unbelievable stories from folks i trust.

on top of that, i rode behind Balki who ran the Refuses for weeks being already through 2 or 3 layers of the kevlar thread. yet i feel i would like more rubber - puncture protection comes with it automatically.

@malaysian the opinions about the gatorskin are fairly split, i heard good things about the gatorskin hardshells regarding their durability from people who know their bikes and ride way more than me.

multigrooves likes them a lot. but that said, they come in at around 29,- quid as folding.

why do you want to move away from randos exactly?

getting a £150 halfords voucher for £50 ...

so it looks like either marathon plus or gators as that's what they stock.

and not sure if they'll have any marathon plus.

Think I'll get some of each if they have em,...

...or you could save yourself a fair few quid and use a brake.

lol

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..nahhh

sounds ridiclous but I live in a pretty hilly area and it's much less effort not using brakes.

I've just got a durano skid too. As Reen said, the grip and rolling resistance feels really nice. Although I am noticing wear after just a few rides on it. Probably just going back to gatorskin hardshells after it's done.

sounds ridiclous but I live in a pretty hilly area and it's much less effort not using brakes.

You are right, that does sound ridiculous.

In fact, I will go one step further and say it is complete nonsense. I can't imagine that it is physically possible for you to exert less effort using your legs to brake than it is to pull a lever with a couple of fingers, even though I am no scientist.

what can I say, I have a brake and never use it, it feels very natural to just control my speed by resisting, or using other methods such as skids and skip skids...

we all ride in a different way I guess. I wouldn't go as far to call it nonsense.

maybe you're just weak?

lol omg wtf etc.

There is a difference between what feels natural, and effort, which you have neatly glossed over...

But it is nonsense that you use less effort using your legs. trufax.

That you enjoy doing it, well, I cannot argue with that.

(I take the train over riding up hills.)

that's it, it *is *effort to reach for the brake lever, pull it in, listen to the squeal/rub, wait to stop,.... Much easier just to use your legs.

that is my opinion.

I have read many things on this forum, but that sir, is the most completely unique thing I've ever heard here.

Easier to use two legs to brake, than one or two fingers.

In fact, this has to go on a t-shirt. Two fingers beat two legs.

I'm gonna get rich!!!

On a serious note, well done all for the Schwalbe Skid/Scam review(s). Worth avoiding.