A ride in the sun & wind again, also update report on Schwalbe Marathon Extreme Tyres

Todays ride was going to be a gentle / steady away one but I had a full on head wind for the 8 mile outward leg but had a more gentle cruise back. It was a lovely sunny day but a very cold wind again. Im sick of the wind now and looks like no more sun for the rest of the week. When i finished todays ride i was just thinking about the tyres i have fitted and just how good they have been.

Update Report - Schwalbe Marathon Extreme Tyres - I bought a pair of these a few years ago and have used them for many a ride out over various terrain from tarmac, loose gravel, mud, dusty lines & grass. I use them all year round and they dont get swaped for seasonal tyres, to me they are a fit and forget tyre. The front one is showing no signs of wear but the rear has started to wear on some of the knobs but probably 1000's more mile left in them. Since my original purchase i have bought another two pairs which are on my Cannondale Super X & Angus's Scott CX Addict. 

In use they are perfect for 95% of my riding that i do on my Eastway & Dale. The only problem is if you take them fully offroad in deep mud they clog up and you loose grip, but they were never designed for fully muddy offroad use. They were designed for "expedition and rough terrain". Solid construction from all-around SnakeSkin fabric layer. The HighDensity belt protects against punctures and is made even more efficient in this latest version with the addition of ceramic coating. SnakeSkin + HD Ceramic Guard = Double Defense. Additionally the tyre uses the latest compound- Triple Nano Compound ensures safe grip on wet roads, low rolling resistance and remarkable durability. The reflective band on the sidewall works a treat in car head lights from the side when out on night rides in the winter or ealry morning commutes.  

Mine are the folding 32c version, they also come in 40c width but i dont have enough frame clearance. They are not a feather weight tyre but one you can trust.  Its a real shame Schwable discontinued this model last year as its a winner in my eyes.