Schwalbe Marathon Plus Rigid Unisex Bicycle Tyre

I purchased these tires because they were recommended to solve a horrendous problem I was having with flat tires. I had been running Schwalbe One folding tires on my road bike. They were great tires - just not for my riding style and environment. They were fast but they didn't last. I had speed but was experiencing flats due to goat thorns, sharp rocks, glass, etc. on literally every trip. I put these Marathon Plus SmartGuard wire tires on about eight (8) months ago and have not had a single tire issue in over 2,000 miles since. Sure they were not the easiest tires to mount but it was NOT frustratingly difficult to get them on and no special tools were required. I did it entirely with my hands and it took maybe 15-20 minutes per tire to work them onto the rims. While they are not as fast as the Schwalbe Ones, they aren't killing my speed. I'm averaging about 1 MPH difference in average speed over the same distance - but I'm also not wasting 20-30 minutes every ride dealing with flats. I'm actually making better total elapsed time. A definite 5 stars for commuting and durability. I'm projecting 5 stars for longevity because the tires have given me no issues and there is no unusual wear after 2,000+ miles. Good deal!

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I replaced the tires that came on my e-bike with these and am very happy. They ride well and have a solid feel. They are puncture resistant (which is important in heavy e-bikes) and comfortable. They are a bit pricey, but they will probably be the only tires I have to buy for years. The reflective ring on the tires is a nice touch as e-bike riding as a commuter often means riding home in the dark. They clearly identify you as a bicyclist to drivers -- there is no mistaking those two glowing rings!For those with VanMoof bikes, these fit perfectly on the X3 model.

Tire rides great, it’s got a thick rubber and good tread which helps with variable surfacesInstallation: extremely difficult, took a number of tries to get it onto the rim. Had to use zip ties, soapy water (lubricant) and numerous tire levers. Took. A few times of stretching the tire to get it finally to go on.

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To be clear i am reviewing the Marathon Plus.Do you care about rolling resistance? supple casings? grip? Then this is not the tire for you. The sidewalls are very robust and stiff. It feels like a car tire. However, this is the only tire (besides Tannus tires) that will deflect and protect against goat's head caltrops of the southwest deserts. If you need flat protection I recommend this or Tannus. Personally I run Tannus in the back and Schwalbe MP up front. Tannus provides 100% protection while the Schwalbe can in theory still go flat. However, the Tannus is a bit too stiff to be comfortable as a front tire. The Schwalbe has gone 2500 miles on three different bikes front and rear with no flats. I tried Gatorskin and Specialized Nimbus but neither can with stand the thorns.

I've had these tires for a few months and put around 400 miles on it and I have almost no complaints. I have been running over glass and debris the whole time, no punctures, in fact I don't even carry a spare tube anymore, just patches. And yes they are slower than fast rolling lightweight race tires by quite a bit, but I think it is totally worth it, and I don't really notice it once I got used to it. The tread does very well in the rain and the reflective sidewalls are a plus. Once these finally wear out after a few years I will definitely replace them with the same ones. Well worth the money.

Easy to install