I’ve been happy with my marathons. I used to get continental gatorskins but they dropped in quality - I tore through the side wall on three in a year. Plus the marathons have the reflective stripe, I’m big on cycling visibility.
Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 2 February 2025
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 6 days ago
After spending big money on the recent bike service they still didn’t fix the puncture I brought it in for. If I need to replace the tyres I’m going to get the very sensible Schwalbe Marathons instead of these temperamental and expensive racing tyres
dumblederp@aussie.zone 6 days ago
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 5 days ago
That’s what I want. Nice, simple tyres that just get the job done. I mostly use my bike for commuting so I don’t need fancy race tyres
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 days ago
It’s a ripoff. I was shocked with my last one years ago (was $400 and I’m not even sure what they did). I just do it myself these days w/ the help of YT. Not for everyone but once you do it once it’s easy.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 days ago
I love YT for demonstration videos
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 6 days ago
They replaced the chain and rear sprocket, which makes sense since I’ve been towing a trailer. Its more that I took it in to get a specific thing fixed and they didn’t do that, whilst charging me for everything else