BETTER Alternatives to Recumbent Trike Tires
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- If you purchased a trike and DIDN'T change out the tires, you could be facing a problem... Stock tires on a bike are OK. But, on a trike, your standard, run-of-the-mill tires may not cut it. Why you ask? Changing a tire on a trike is more difficult than on a bike, so you better be careful to not get a flat. The fact is, you need a better option.
Our Tire Recommendations:
For Thorn Resistance: Schwalbe Marathon Plus
For Comfort: Schwalbe Big Ben Plus
For Gravel: Schwalbe Marathon GT 365
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Excellent analysis! I can vouch for the Schwalbe Marathon PLUS tires, which I have used exclusively on my overland long distance tours on my recumbent trikes since 2009. I have never had a flat tire in thousands of miles with the Marathon PLUS ... and I have run over all types of sharpies, such as: goatheads, nails, glass, truck tire wire, you name it! Absolutely 100% flat free for 15 years so far!
On my first trip in 2009, I rode into a small city park to pitch a tent for the night, through autumn leaves, which were concealing thousands of goatheads from my view. After about twenty yards, I got to the spot to pitch my tent, and that is when I saw hundreds of goatheads in all three of my trike tires. I methodically pulled out as many as I could, but most of them broke off, leaving the sharp needle portion fully embedded in the tires. I feared flats by next morning, but there were none, and no loss of air pressure. I completed the trip (another 400+ miles), and all three Schwalbe Marathon PLUS tires never lost air, which sold me on these tires!
I have ordered a new trike, with Schwalbe Big Apples, but they are only rated a 4 on Schwalbe's 1-7 puncture resistance scale, which was insufficient for me based on experience. I looked into the Schwalbe Big Ben tires, but as you say, they don't work with fenders, which I always use. The Big Ben tires come in a "plus" version, raising their puncture resistance up to a 6, but it was a moot point due to the fenders. Schwalbe has discontinued the Big Apple PLUS version from what I have learned, but wanting the wider 2" tire, I opted to install the Tannus Armour tire liners, which raises the Big Apple rating to a level about equal to the Marathon PLUS tires. By the way, the Tannus Armour liners also provide protection on the sidewalls, protecting the entire tube, not just the road running surface like most liners do (they are superior).
Tannus Armour tire liner link:
www.tannus.com/pages/tannus-armour
Flats are not fun because they can occur in potentially life threatening conditions, where a rider could not repair a flat even if they wanted to. I have ridden over mountains in severe cold and snow conditions, and changing a tire or fixing a tube would not have been possible!! Flats do not make appointments, but for the average fair weather day rider, that's not too concerning ... however, for the cross country rider, it can endanger a life.
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I’m all in on Marathon Plus. My 700 wore through Duranos in 2000 miles with numerous flats.harsh ride. The marathon plus has worn for 9000 miles on each of two successive sets. It’s a smoother ride and a little slower . Never ever had a flat.with them. On my 559 nothing but marathon,plus. Durable,and comfortable. Have 13000 miles on my current set. I ride all paved trails up here on Cape cod and the same in Florida in the winter.
I am with you. I did Durano’s back in the day and just don’t care too much for the bouncy ride. They are faster though.
@@LaidBackCycles yes they are faster but so much harsher and wear out so fast. Just not worth the discomfort, inconvenience of flats and the major expense of frequent replacement, I’m 72 and don’t live for speed.
When I had my Catrike 559 I ran Marathon Plus after getting multiple flats on a rail trail in PA. Never had another issue. But due to a severe leg injury I sold the 559 and bought a Hase Trigo (USS). It came with Kenda tires. Not Schwalbe but good tires. No issues. But Hase put them on as a cost savings because the Kettwiesel comes with Schwalbe.
And Schwalbe is German so the “e” is pronounced like “uh” not like an “e”.
Schwalbe Pick-Up 20" Cargo and E-Bike Tire are awesome!!
Upgraded from Marathon Plus for superior traction on the rear, then upgraded the front for better stability on hard pack roads. Yet on paves roads these have a low hum and stick to the road even when wet. A bit more comfortable.
Main reason for upgrading was losing traction on inclines on hard pack trails.
I have the Marathon Plus on my ICE Sprint-X Tour, but I was considering airless tyres, because I simply cannot ever afford a flat. I have numerous medical conditions, meaning that I can't walk far at all, and my wrists won't tolerate mucking about with tyres. I also don't know anyone locally with a vehicle to come and pick me up with my trike if I get a flat, so if the worst does happen, I'm literally completely stuck. So that's why I need 100% puncture protection. I tried to instil this into the dealer when I ordered the trike, but I don't think he listened or understood fully. Other repairs on the road shouldn't be a massive deal, but getting a flat wouldn't just suck, it would be an absolute disaster. In fact, my best option would be to slowly ride it home, which I'm sure would cause untold damage.
I use thorn resistant tubes, they are three times thicker than normal, bit of a pain to mount but what a difference no pinch flats either.
We bought an inexpensive trike for my wife after we gave up our two-wheel Santana tandem for medical reasons. The tires were cheap Kendas. We upgraded both trikes (mine’s a 2008 ICE Trice) to #7 resistance Schwalbes. I have always runs Schwalbe with Rhino tire liners and have only had one sidewall flat in the last 20 years.
Nice! My wife has always used Schwalbe and hasn’t ever had a flat. I hope I don’t jinx it now :-)
I put the Tannus airless tires front and back on my trike several years ago and I have loved them from day one. At the time they were advertised as the equivalent ride as 85 psi and I concur. As far as hard to install, unless you ride several thousand miles a year you’ll probably only do it once. It wasn’t hard, it just took longer.
What about the Marathon Plus Tour? Seems like a good all around tire for pavement, light gravel and trails with the highest level of puncture protection available. It is comparable to the Big Ben Plus but with one lever higher puncture protection, correct?
That one is a bit better for gravel and dirt than the Big Ben Plus.