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ciupicri | karma 1678 | avg karma 1.34 · 2024-05-15 22:24:41

I've switched to Schwalbe Marathon Almotion from some knobby Kenda and they made a night and day difference. It was a pleasure to ride in the city.

stephenbez | karma 796 | avg karma 4.02 · 2024-05-15 23:42:28

What type of difference did you notice? I switched from a stock Bontrager tires to Continental Grand Prix which are supposed to be high end and didn’t really notice too much of a difference.

garphunkle | karma 18 | avg karma 1.5 · 2024-05-15 23:59:09

Try using the Silca Tire Pressure calculator set to "Gravel Roads". This will give a safe PSI recommendation with a nod to comfort. I would ride 28mm GP4000s around 75 psi on a training ride with lots of chip seal

ciupicri | karma 1678 | avg karma 1.34 · 2024-05-16 06:07:35

I'm in the mountain / touring category. My tires are more than 2.1" wide. Anyway, acceleration was faster and they kept on rolling when I stopped pedaling (because a traffic light was coming next).