Which Tyres?

I can measure a 700x38 Pasela, to give you a rough idea of width v height, if that helps?

Yes please, that would be grand! Thanks : )

They run pretty true to width on a 20mm internal rim, so 38mm wide, and just over 37mm tall.
My ultradynamico 42mm tyres, also made by Panaracer, were taller, so I would say if you go with Panaracer you may be ok (I think.....)

Brilliant, thanks sooo much John!
: )

Looking for some well rounded 26" 2.00-ish tires for the commuter.
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme seems well regarded, although some mention they are not very grippy in colder temperatures.
Are there any other offerings I should consider?

Continental contact speed?

contact urban are also good

Yeah these are a good shout, well priced as well.

GP5000 Str is here
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUmhBHZo96c/

According to Continental, the new Grand Prix 5000 S TR is 20 per cent
faster, 50 grams lighter and has 28 per cent more sidewall versus the
outgoing tyre. Most of that is because it now uses a two-ply
construction, as opposed to three-ply.
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/products/new-continental-gp-5000-s-tr-is-hookless-compatible-but-the-brand-wants-you-to-follow-the-rules

Hi everyone,

Another fan of the marathon supremes here. Before I get a new pair, are there other tyres of similar quality but with tan walls worth considering ? Tubed, 700c, something 35 - 42 mm large, for a commuter.
I've tried the Compass Barlow pass before but found they weren't protected enough.

My go to answer, Panaracer Paselas.

Are they as bombproof as a pair of Schwalbe Marathons? I've often thought a tanwall Marathon would be a perfect commuter tyre

I wouldn’t say as tough, no, but a great all around tire.
Add Continental Contact Speed as mentioned uppage.

Never used marathon supremes, but Paselas have always served me well, folding or wired bead.
My perfect tyre would be a tubeless, tanwall, 40mm Pasela.

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26 folks - is there a fav 2.1 slick tyre with good puncture protection I can get for my sister in law who has herself a retro? She has no idea about bikes and lives in the states so I’ll be buying from a us retailer to send to her, a s then FaceTiming her to change tyres.

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Conti speed king

Conti contact urban

Big apples

Big bens..

Have used them all and they’re all good. Apples and bens are heavier and slower but still decent

Thank you very much dude. I assume the schwalbes have the better puncture resistance?

You can get big apple + or Big Ben +. They’re even heavier but yeah will prob have better pp. conti contact urban have v decent pp for the weight and roll really nicely. You can use hermetic tubes with them (from conti) if you want a bit more protection from punctures.

wow its like you hate me! no mention of marathon supreme; the greatest tyre ever made.

Yeah lol, those too. Heavier than the conti but lighter than the BB / BA. I’ve never used them so can’t comment

Aha I have had the marathon supremes in 700 edition.

So I found one gp5000 + GP 4season at my local recycling station in good nick. Which do I run front and which do I run rear on my fixed gear?

4 season at the back

Thanks for the feedback ! I will try them.