SchwalbeMarathon Plus 700c Tire (HS 440)(Return to Product Page)

I get about 5000-6000km on a set of these tires. Great for commuting and great flat protection. Will use these same tires the next time mine are worn down.

Couldn't ask for anything else with these

Best commuter tire I've ever used. Zero flats in almost 2 years of daily loaded commuting.

Switched the front and back when rear showed wear.

Hard to mount first time. Use zip ties to temporarily hold tire.

These tires will not get you on the podium

I am a 4-season bike commuter (37 mile round trip), and have switched to a set of Marathons for the winter cycling season in Seattle. One thing I need in my daily commute is a sure-footed tire that is not prone to flatting. The Marathon comes through nicely in both counts. They are significantly heavier than the gatorskins I use during the spring and summer, but well worth it for the winter riding security I need. I recommend these tires.

I have ridden these for thousands of miles on city streets and they have been almost puncture free. They are heavy and very difficult to mount when new, but if reliability is the priority as it is for me, they are outstanding.

I use these on my commute to work. Not any flats yet. Thought they would be tough to install, but they were as easy as any other tire, just view the you-tube video.

Good stuff, best tires I own.

These are the most puncture and wear resistant tires I've ever ridden. There is a weight and liveliness penalty, but that's not why you buy them. Owned three different sizes on different bikes, never a puncture in many thousands of miles. Rear tires last a few thousand miles before wearing through to the blue layer. They handle fire roads and limestone trails well. Very round and they mount well, too.

In the past three years, I've put 4,000 miles on a set of these tires, riding roads and trails on my touring bike loaded with 220 pounds (gear and rider). I've had only six flats, all on the rear tire, each flat caused by a metal nail or screw that would have flattened an automobile tire. I think that's a pretty good track record - good enough for me to stick with this make and model for my next set of tires, and good enough for me to recommend this make and model to others.

Another feature I like about these tires is the reflective stripe on the sidewall. I think this feature improves my visibility to drivers when I'm cycling roads during twilight hours.

I was happy when I got the tires, came in just in time. Thats when I open the box up and felt the tires they were a bit heavy, that didn't really bother me. Now, when i was installing the tires on the rims my rear fit just fine and so did the front, but when I put it back on the fork it didn't fit the tire was rubbing my fork. It was pretty lame that was happening, even tho I got the right size tires (700c25x) and I found out the reason why, these tires are a bit thicker and heavier then other tires, so the size they say Isn't really the size. I also found out what people were talking about the rolling of the tire. You do feel a bit sluggish with this tires, like you have to pedal more to go faster. Beside that, the tires did not pop. Next time I'm going for gatorskin.

This is the sturdiest tire I have every bought. We were on our 800 mile ride down the Oregon and California coast. I put the tires on and had trouble with pinching the tube. This happened twice until I got the hang of making sure the tube was completely seated. After that no problems. The tire seems a bit slow with more tread than other tires like Gator skins, but I am looking forward to many miles without problems.

I have never had a Schwalbe flat tire. I ride 3 to 4 times a week.

I've ben buying these tires for years. I don't want to get flats, so I also add a plastic strip between the street and tube and the tires wear out before I get a flat. I get about 4K miles on a tire...

This is my 4th pair of these touring/road tires and I love that I don't have to worry to much about running over the usual puncture debris. They aren't bullet proof but darn near close.

I bought these for my ebike to get a smoother ride. But the sidewalls must be stiff because the ride is much harsher than the continental gatorskin 32s i replaced.

Ive put 200 miles on these in Colorado.. daily commute of 40 miles. Ive already had two flats with these. Neither have entered from the top of the tire. Both have entered closer to the side wall likely during hard cornering. We have a lot of thorny type brush around so it is what it is. Ive run over plenty of glass with no issues so far. Flats tend to be sheer luck it feels like. The tires themselves are a pain to get on and off my 700x25 rims. I have to use the tire removers to be the tires back on which risks breaking the tube every time. Continentals are a lot easier to get on and off if you have issues with your rims.

These Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires exceeded our expectations! They ride smoothly with good traction. They were easy to install. We replaced the tubes as well with Schwalbe tubes and everything was easy to install. One minor note - The tires were slightly larger and the rear tire rubbed against an installed rack. Be careful if your existing tires currently have little clearance! Otherwise, we are extremely satisfied!

Toured 5000 miles on the last set of tires, not one issue.

Best tires I've ever had for my REI Novara touring bicycle!

Best touring tire made!! Best price from bike tire direct! The world may be flat, but my tires ain't.... no flats 4000 later....

I love these tires. They are bullet proof and the tire sidewall is reflective, which is an added bonus.

I purchased the 700x32 size of these tires last year for a ride across the nation on the Northern Tier route. The tires easily handled my fully loaded touring bike, rolled with surprising ease, and handled very nicely. They handled some of my training miles and the 4,226 mile ride across the nation without a single flat. I love these tires. Don't be afraid of their weight if you are in the market for a reliable touring tire that doesn't ride like a brick!