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First ride back on the Marathons, and with a 69" gear this morning. Despite dead legs and a shoulder strain, it was very pleasant. The gearing is perfect for town (though it's nice to push against the 74" during enthusiastic summer months), and the little extra cushioning from tyres at 70/75psi is great when you've only been awake half an hour; but without the bobbing/dipping you get from a softer suspension block.
Having removed the Kojaks, I'm a little disappointed that the rear tyre has squared off so much in 4 months / 500 miles. I really think they could do with a slightly harder compound in the centre of the contact patch. Anyway, I'll swap them around (front/rear) next summer, and be prepared for them to be toast after 2 seasons :/