Phil (ascentale)Nov 22

@Amgine asks:

Q5a. Are there better/more robust/puncture-resistant #BicycleTires? Which would you use?

The tire liner I used back in the 80s looked vaguely like an over-sized rubber band, but turned the point of those thorns aside from the inner tube. Are there products like this you would recommend?

Q5b. And the evergreen discussion: ever tried run-flat tires?

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Show threadJF  Nov 22

@ascentale
Q5: I use marathon (not plus) for my commuter and we have Tannus armour on the cargo bike

Another thing to look at maybe are airless tyres. Tannus makes some as well. Never tried them
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@jfparis @ascentale @Amgine @bikenite

+1 for Marathon (not Plus, because I find it too harsh, especially in the rear)

Nov 22 at 8:49amWeb
Show threadjexner 🏳️‍🌈Nov 22

@jfparis @ascentale @Amgine @bikenite

One thing to add, maybe: _any_ puncture protection makes a difference over not having any.

My eeb came with Specialized Pathfinder Sport. I replaced the front tyre immediately, but bcs of the belt drive did not do the rear and had a flat within a week (with daily commute of ~5km each way). I am now riding a bunch of different Schwalbe tyres with varying levels of protection, and bingo, no flats in 2+ years.