Tyre recommendation for Trek 920
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Tyre recommendation for Trek 920
Hi folks
I currently ride a Trek 920 bike https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bike ... 0/p/21996/
As standard, the bike came with the below wheels/tyres.
• Front wheel: Bontrager Duster Elite, Tubeless Ready, 100x15 mm thru axle
• Rear wheel: Bontrager Duster Elite, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt disc, Shimano 10 freehub, 142x12 thru axle
• Tyres: Bontrager XR1, 29x2.00''
But I’d like to upgrade to better tyres and wondered if anyone out there had any good recommendations for a bombproof more top end robust tyre that would be compatible with the standard wheels/rims on the Trek 920.
Does anyone know/think if the Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus Peformance Tyre (29” x 2”) would be a good compatible tyre.
https://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/marathon-e-plus
Many thanks.
Andy
I currently ride a Trek 920 bike https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/bike ... 0/p/21996/
As standard, the bike came with the below wheels/tyres.
• Front wheel: Bontrager Duster Elite, Tubeless Ready, 100x15 mm thru axle
• Rear wheel: Bontrager Duster Elite, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt disc, Shimano 10 freehub, 142x12 thru axle
• Tyres: Bontrager XR1, 29x2.00''
But I’d like to upgrade to better tyres and wondered if anyone out there had any good recommendations for a bombproof more top end robust tyre that would be compatible with the standard wheels/rims on the Trek 920.
Does anyone know/think if the Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus Peformance Tyre (29” x 2”) would be a good compatible tyre.
https://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/marathon-e-plus
Many thanks.
Andy
Re: Tyre recommendation for Trek 920
The XR series are well regarded, you could upgrade to a burlier version but it would help if you say where you're riding and what you're using them for
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Cheers.
I cycle a mix of quiet road/trail - loaded with either panniers - or standard bikepacking bags. Last year I took the bike for a coupe of weeks alongside the Danube through Germany and Austria. We also cycle forest and gravel trails/old drove roads/quiet country roads and a bit of off-road throughout Scotland.
I cycle a mix of quiet road/trail - loaded with either panniers - or standard bikepacking bags. Last year I took the bike for a coupe of weeks alongside the Danube through Germany and Austria. We also cycle forest and gravel trails/old drove roads/quiet country roads and a bit of off-road throughout Scotland.
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Re: Tyre recommendation for Trek 920
Compass tyres are very well regarded and certainly high end. Velo Vitality used to stock them but it appears no more sadly.
I like WTB Riddlers and also the Maxxix Refuse but they have less tread than many people feel happy with off-road.
I like WTB Riddlers and also the Maxxix Refuse but they have less tread than many people feel happy with off-road.
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Sven Cycles is now the UK distributor: https://www.svencycles.com/blog/compass-tyres/Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 5:39 pm Compass tyres are very well regarded and certainly high end. Velo Vitality used to stock them but it appears no more sadly.
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What terrain?
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What terrain?
cycle a mix of quiet road/trail - loaded with either panniers - or standard bikepacking bags. Last year I took the bike for a coupe of weeks alongside the Danube through Germany and Austria. We also cycle forest and gravel trails/old drove roads/quiet country roads and a bit of off-road throughout Scotland.
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Ah yesBearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:45 pmWhat terrain?cycle a mix of quiet road/trail - loaded with either panniers - or standard bikepacking bags. Last year I took the bike for a coupe of weeks alongside the Danube through Germany and Austria. We also cycle forest and gravel trails/old drove roads/quiet country roads and a bit of off-road throughout Scotland.
Read the first post, skimmed over the others
If you don’t mind a slick I have found the conti hardshell folding tyres to be pretty much bombproof.
I used 32mm when cycling Jogle and outer Hebrides.
Mostly road, a bit of track.
Jogle was mostly road with some disused railway hardcore track, and bikepacking bags
Outer Hebrides was 99% road with panniers; a few tracks, but not too many
Bike was a Specialized sequoia, so likely fairly similar
Inner tubes, zero punctures
Which is impressive, as I attract punctures almost as well as I do ticks
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I’ve been impressed by the Vittoria terreno’s I’ve recently fitted to my Fargo.
The little hexagons are actually ramped so if you run against them there’s multiple edges contributing to grip, fast on the road compared to the mezcals they replaced. Obviously with the lock down and recent dry conditions I’ve not had much chance to try any real mud but so far they are looking good. The worst they have seen so far is plasticine consistency mud and a wet steep climb up a rocky muddy 8% track. The only negative so far is the transition to the outer lugs, if you’re prone to leaning it over far on the road it could catch you out and I expect once it gets sloppy they are going to be ‘exciting’
Another option is the WTB nano in 2.1” reasonably fast on the road and enough grip off, if you managed it carefully.
The little hexagons are actually ramped so if you run against them there’s multiple edges contributing to grip, fast on the road compared to the mezcals they replaced. Obviously with the lock down and recent dry conditions I’ve not had much chance to try any real mud but so far they are looking good. The worst they have seen so far is plasticine consistency mud and a wet steep climb up a rocky muddy 8% track. The only negative so far is the transition to the outer lugs, if you’re prone to leaning it over far on the road it could catch you out and I expect once it gets sloppy they are going to be ‘exciting’
Another option is the WTB nano in 2.1” reasonably fast on the road and enough grip off, if you managed it carefully.
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Re: Tyre recommendation for Trek 920
Run WTB ventures 50mm in my 920, New Forest gravel, lanes, test valley chalky droves too.
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Just a quick note to say thanks for all the replies to my post - much appreciated.
I've only just discovered this forum - very impressed with the available info and help offered.
Many thanks again.
Happy cycling!
I've only just discovered this forum - very impressed with the available info and help offered.
Many thanks again.
Happy cycling!
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Don't let 'em fool youI've only just discovered this forum - very impressed with the available info and help offered.
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Indeed, I believe we’re what certain professionals refer to as ‘enablers’Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:44 pmDon't let 'em fool youI've only just discovered this forum - very impressed with the available info and help offered.
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