tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post3877704186916448022..comments2024-02-25T08:36:14.759+00:00Comments on Keep Pushing Those Pedals: Last ride of the month–on my new MTBJmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078208384599353066noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post-83801090011530157912014-10-20T15:42:06.368+01:002014-10-20T15:42:06.368+01:00In the 2.3" range MTB seems to be tubeless is...In the 2.3" range MTB seems to be tubeless is the way to go due to the sealant that goes with it. Mud and punctures seem to be a thorny combo to deal with.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post-49477159008487551862014-10-20T12:15:45.033+01:002014-10-20T12:15:45.033+01:00These Marathon 29" Tour Plus could be a good ...These <a href="www.nextdaytyres.co.uk/details.aspx/SCHWALBE-TOUR-PLUS-MTB-29/544" rel="nofollow">Marathon 29" Tour Plus</a> could be a good compromise?<br /><br />Jmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078208384599353066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post-29058332294625474872014-10-20T08:39:06.057+01:002014-10-20T08:39:06.057+01:00I did meet for a beer with another MTBer, at a pub...I did meet for a beer with another MTBer, at a pub somewhere in the middle. He had Marathon plus on his 26" full-bouncer and thought they were ok and puncture proof. Also a lot of people reckon going tubeless and using Stans is the way to go. <br /><br />I'd probably be ok with losing the knobbiness but my current tyres are 2.3" wide and the max M+ seems to be 1.75" - so losing width and tread?Jmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078208384599353066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864052595440250048.post-27969449672645888732014-10-20T00:35:05.187+01:002014-10-20T00:35:05.187+01:00I believe you can get Marathon Plus for your 29&qu...I believe you can get Marathon Plus for your 29", only they are labelled as 700c. For example 700c x 45. Perhaps not knobby enough, though, depending.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.com