Schwalbe Durano Plus Tyre

By tejvan on February 10, 2011 in bikes, tyres

The Schwalbe Durano Tyre, claims to offer the best puncture proof protection of any tyre. Although they are a bit slower than other road tyres, I have found them very effective in avoiding punctures. If you want a puncture free commute, these are an excellent choice. I’ve yet to find someone dissappointed with riding Schwable Durano plus tyres.

The tyre is based on a SmartGuard belt for extremely effective protection against penetration punctures. The protective layer is quite deep, meaning that it would have to be a pretty big thorn to penetrate to the inner tune. Previously I have ridden Armadillo Tyres which also have a very good puncture protection.

If anything the Schwalbe Durano offer an even greater level of puncture protection. Their best feature is that they are very resistant to glass cuts, the kind of cut that you might get on a Continental Grand prix 4000 tyre.

Also they have a very deep puncture protection layer, which is thick enough to absorb a drawing pin. This is a real boon for avoiding many punctures such as rose thorns or sharp stones.

The tyre is made very well and lasts for a considerable time. I have had 3,000 miles out of a pair without getting a puncture.

The drawback is that as you might expect – they have a higher rolling resistance and feel somewhat slower. But, for a training tyre, that is a small price to pay for greater peace of mind. Also the depth of the puncture resistance means they are heavier than your average tyre. But, for a 25c tyre, they still come in at a respectable 380 grams. This is 150 grams heavier than a lighter racing tyre like a Continental Grand Prix 4000.

Definitely recommended if you want to maximise your chances of avoiding punctures whilst cycling. They are not cheap at £30, but as for many high quality tyres, you get value for your money. They last well without attracting scratches and splits. You might even be able to manage 2-3000 miles without getting a puncture. You will get your money back on the cost of new inner tubes. Plus all the additional benefits of not having to walk your punctured bike to the nearest cycle shop.

If these were put on all new commuting bicycles, it would probably make cycling much more popular.

£30 for a tyres means they are not cheap. But, you will easily recoup this cost in saving money on inner tubes – to say nothing of the time saved and greater peace of mind.

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