Tires recommandations for R&M Roadster Touring HS

[Gaylween]

Hi there,

Hope you're all doing well.

I'm the owner of a R&M Roadster Touring HS (speed bike) and I'm looking for tires recommandations. The stock tires are Schwalbe G-One Allround (700x40c) with reflective side. Great tires but I needed to change them after just one year. My bike shop changed them for Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus. Durable but very very stiff. The G-One Allround that I can find in store don't have the reflective side and are only marked for 25km/h. I saw on the Schwalbe website the G-One Overland 365 (marked E-50). Does someone here have an experience with this model of tire ? Do you have another tires recommandations for me ?

Thanks for your advices.

 

[fooferdoggie]

what size of tire? marathons ride is so harsh. but there are always compromises for more speed and comfort over durability and flat protection.

 

[Gaylween]

The size is 700x40C or 40-622

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@Gaylween: Does the country where you live require the respective strip? If yes, you cannot lose with Schwalbe G-One Overland 365. These are gravel tyres, are supple (an important feature!), and good for all year round (my brother has only positive experiences with exactly these tyres only 45-622). Another important fact is the Tubeless Ready (folding) tyres -- that can be used together with the inner tube, too) -- are very easy to take off and pull onto the rim. Only... These tyres have a black reflective strip (not white). Is it allowed where you ride?

I used Marathon Plus in the past and never liked them.

 

[Gaylween]

Thanks @Stefan Mikes ! In my country the reflective strip is required. If the tires don’t have it, we need to put some orange reflective stuff on the wheel. Black reflective strip will be totally ok !

 

[fooferdoggie]

been using these guys on our tandem running tubeless. the ride is better and faster then the marathon and we have not had any punctures that caused issues on our less the clean roads. https://www.schwalbetires.com/Marathon-Almotion-11654059

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Black reflective strip will be totally ok !

Glad to hear it! I've just talked with my brother. He says the strip is invisible at daylight but becomes white if lit at during the night.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@Gaylween: My brother rides the Overlands in harsh terrain, often in the mud. He is delighted how grippy these tyres are!