Schwalbe Marathon 35 on Crosscurrent?

[Dan Singer]

Hey EBR Juiced folks,

I have a pair of Schwalbe Marathon 700c in a 35 width (regular, not plus) that I am thinking about trying on my crosscurrent (regular, not S). Has anyone tried such a thin tire? Most of the discussion I see about alternative tires here are about wider tires. I ride a lot in the city with lots of starts and stops, so a quicker acceleration would be nice (and a benefit of the lighter tires). Think these would be too thin for the rims on the Crosscurrent though?

Thanks!

 

[Barry S]

Glad to hear you didn't get the Marathon Plus. I put a pair of 700x35 on my Trek FX 7.2 and they're great for dry roads, but I have zero confidence in them in a turn on wet roads. I had Specialized Nimbus tires before and only 1 puncture in a full year of commuting and great grip in a turn wet or dry.

 

[Reid]

Hey EBR Juiced folks,

I have a pair of Schwalbe Marathon 700c in a 35 width (regular, not plus) that I am thinking about trying on my crosscurrent (regular, not S). Has anyone tried such a thin tire? Most of the discussion I see about alternative tires here are about wider tires. I ride a lot in the city with lots of starts and stops, so a quicker acceleration would be nice (and a benefit of the lighter tires). Think these would be too thin for the rims on the Crosscurrent though?

Thanks!

Inasmuch as you already have the tires, use them! They will be...35-ish in their riding qualities. The bike will roll great. A thin tire needs higher inflation pressure and so it is not so forgiving as a fatter tire. You will have excellent acceleration. Your tires are just fine for the 19+mm, ID rims of the CrossCurrent. They will be great.

I happen to like a super fat, super thin, super supple, super vulnerable to road hazards, Schwalbe G-One Speed Liteskin racing tire, 2.35" nominal width. It cannot be recommended to other CCS owners, though! It will not fit a CCS unless the rear chainstays are crushed!

There is logic and good sense in your using the nominally 35mm tires you have. They will roll great. Your ride will be more jittery than mine because you will have to inflate to a higher pressure than the 25-30 PSI that my mangled bike's tires like best, but your bike will roll very well on the tires you propose!