Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I commute by bicyle year-round and needed some new tires for the non-winter seasons. I thought I would give these tires a try because of the name Schwalbe and low price.
Pros:
cheap
durable (no flats, but I ride mostly on clear, paved roads with minimal glass or pot holes)
sturdy sidewalls, flat protection
the ride is smooth overall, but not too snappy
I don't mind the white sidewall look.
Cons:
Definitely heavier than the tires they replaced even though they are both the same size (27 x 1 1/4), they probably weigh close to 900g per tire.
They are on the sluggish side, most likely due to the weight and the sidewall isn't very suppleOverall, buy these if you want a cheap durable tire that is likely as good as similar tires from companies like Continental or Vittoria. They are best suited for casual riding because of the weight. They are not light-weight performance tires. Great commuter or all-around tires (even if you occasionally stray from the paved roads). Poor race tires due to weight.
Note: I have not had a flat in about 4 months of daily riding, but I live in western NY where we don't have any bull heads or other common flat culprits.
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