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| Image by Ari Andonopoulous. |
With the new Singular Peregrine Mk4 coming in, I thought it might be nice to get a new set of tires to test out on it. I had heard recently about Schwalbe's new G-One Overland tires and these being available in a 50mm width. So, I asked my friend Ari about them and he got a set coming in for me.
I do have Vittoria Terreno Dry tires in 29" X 2.2" which is the Peregrine's maximum tire size. So, I thought maybe something more in the 50mm range might actually be good to try first, just to make sure I can ride the bike right away. I can always try the Terreno Dry's on another wheel set for a test.
So, why the Schwalbe G-One Overlands? I had tried Schwalbe G-One tires back in 2019 and I had a terrible experience with them regarding the mounting of the tires. They had a very loose fit and were so poor I ended up giving them away to someone, (I think, I cannot remember) Anyway, I was pretty burnt by this experience to the point I wasn't ever going to buy anymore Schwalbe tires again.
However; lately Schwalbe tires have seemed to have been well received by many and the Overland model of the G-One range is meant for road and gravel. Pretty much exactly the surfaces I ride, so when I asked about what my friend Ari had heard about them he asked if I wanted to order a set and well..... here we are.
The tires in the image are mine, but are pictured on Ari's bench, so as of this post they are in transit to Guitar Ted Productions. When they get here I will start a review and give you all my impressions of them, ride reports, (later on) and a final verdict on them when Winter sets in, if all goes well.
Stay tuned.....
1 comment:
Wow, so surprised to hear that about your experience with Schwalbe tires.
For me, Schwalbe was love at first sight - on commuters with Marathon, Nobby Nic for MTB, Jumbo Jim for fat, Durano for road, and most recently, G-One Speed for gravel. I’ve put Schwalbes on family members’ bicycles for years and nary a complaint.
Never a bad fit or a problem going tubeless personally.
Also, the Marathon Plus, while resembling a red clay brick in terms of ride feel , never flatted once in approx a decade of 365 urban commuting. A matter of personal priorities there I suppose.
All that to say, maybe an aberration & give Schwalbe another chance?
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