Fitted these tyres to my Giant Defy Advanced to try and improve grip as we approach winter because the country lanes I use get very muddy when it rains, which happens a lot in Scotland! There are also a lot of fallen leaves and gravel at the moment. Used them this weekend for the first time and what a difference, so much more grip which inspired confidence and made the ride a pleasure rather than a worry. I bought the 28mm with tubes to replace the standard 25mm tubeless. They were easy to fit, seem very sturdy and I even like the reflective sidewalls which I wasn’t sure about. A bonus is also a more comfortable ride, I might even leave them on come spring. Usual speedy delivery from Rutland.

These replaced a pair of freedom commuter (groove) tyre's that started to split along the rim walls and had been in use for about 10 months. Maybe could've got another 2-3 months out of them but they weren't ideal for the wet.I use marathon plus on my main commuter and have not had any issues so I bought these for my backup bike.There's a noticible difference when cornering with these over the freedom, the extra grip and reduced vertigo at 20+mph was a nice surpriseOnly down side is a slight speed loss but this is to be expected with the green guard over tyres with very little to no puncture protection.

I've spent 50++ years riding skinny tired bikes (27 x 1-1/4). I've had this bike for 45 years. I was the manager of sporting goods service for Sears during the bike boom. I was paid to assemble my first bike at 12. I've seen somewhere between 20 and 30,000 bikes. My last set of Panaracers lasted a long time, they had very low rolling resistance pumped to 90psi. I was concerned the Marathons without a distinct center rib and lower pressure would drag down the bike but the reviews were great, step up cost wise from Continentals. They were easy to mount, just rolled them on with my hands. They seated immediately, no need for a "pop". Went 70psi front, 75psi rear to soften bumps a hair. Holy #$$%%^$!!!!! They roll like a dream. When you look at where the dirt is and the ... MoreI've spent 50++ years riding skinny tired bikes (27 x 1-1/4). I've had this bike for 45 years. I was the manager of sporting goods service for Sears during the bike boom. I was paid to assemble my first bike at 12. I've seen somewhere between 20 and 30,000 bikes. My last set of Panaracers lasted a long time, they had very low rolling resistance pumped to 90psi. I was concerned the Marathons without a distinct center rib and lower pressure would drag down the bike but the reviews were great, step up cost wise from Continentals. They were easy to mount, just rolled them on with my hands. They seated immediately, no need for a "pop". Went 70psi front, 75psi rear to soften bumps a hair. Holy #$$%%^$!!!!! They roll like a dream. When you look at where the dirt is and the tire wears, the outside set of "knobs" rolls right up to the genius siping grooves. I'm shocked at how good these really are.