The Schwalbe Marathon is excellent tire which appears very well made.
This is buying assurance of no flat. The rolling resistance is the trade-off, based on my 2000 miles of experience between the Marathon Plus and the Supreme (better rolling for sure).
This review may be premature, so my mind could easily change in 6 months... So far I have around 500 angry street miles on the tires. This means they have punished by glass, metal, nails you think it theyve traveled over it. And, I havent had a single flat! Not even a nick or cut on the tires. I really couldnt be more impressed by the lack of wear and bulletproof build. When rolling, they arent a super speed demon on the trails, but I dont feel like they are costing me more energy or resistance either, kind of a middle of the pack roller, which is pretty good considering how puncture resistant they are. I ridden through snow, hail, ice, gravel, mud, and rain with these tires and so far I have been impressed by how they navigate the more extreme terrains. But my only mark against the tires is how they turn at higher speeds. Maybe it the heavy steel bike with the fully loaded front panniers, but lets just say it can be dicey at best. Even with that said, I still really like these tires and would definitely buy them again. Well only if they reach 3,000 miles, hoping for 5,000...
Obviously not your light training, trail, or racing tires. This are commuter through and through. Long wearing, tough as nails, hard as hell to put on, but good for mile after mile reliability. Reflective side walls another plus for commuters. Perfect in the rain too!
I wanted a tire that would give more security and confidence in winter conditions in the upper mid-west. During the rest of the year I'm using Schwalbe Durano Plus tires 700 X 25. The extra volume of the Marathon Plus, the lower pressure requirements and the larger tread contact patch give me more assurance in my winter biking. With the long life of these tires, it will be a long time before I have to buy another set. Good tire... buy some.
I like the reflective strip...it really visibly bright when lighted upon. Tires really deters road pinchers. Siding walls are tough too.
Great for winter riding, on our country roads in Ohio they mix fine limestone with salt to spread on snowy roads. These limestone are super sharp, thanks to the puncture resistance I have yet to have a flat. They do have enough rolling resistance that I will be installing smooth tires for the summer.
This tire has been at the top of its game for some time now. It is super puncture resistant my last pair was flat free for 3000 miles. The rolling resistance is surprisingly good can find the testing to prove it on line. I have moved up one size from 32 to 35 on my touring bike and it is now excellent for unpaved surfaces as well. And not as hard to initially install as many say it is. Not inexpensive but worth it for the trouble free performance.
No flats on small pea gravel. I need to get the tire to a mechanic to check to see if the tire is defective. At high speeds I can see the tire wobble.
Took 20 minutes to mount front rim ... 45 minutes to mount rear rim ... probably less flex on rear rim due to sprocketlarger axel. Watched several U-tube videos that gave tips for mounting this tough tire. Only have 200 - 300 miles on tires ... no issues so far. Recommended by a couple seasoned cyclis as a durable tire with few if any flats. Very satisfied so far ...
A bit heavier then I expected but Im not getting flats either.
Bought tire based on recommendation of 2 friends who have been using this tire for years. These are much sturdier than the Bontrager tires that came with my Trek hybrid, but no negative feel for this heavier tire. It was a little challenge to mount these, I had to use metal tire levers rather than the plastic ones. No flats for the first 500 miles. I had 4 flats last summer on the Bontragers on the roads in Delaware. Price is worth the peace of mind I now have with these. Cannot comment on tire life yet.
Got these on sale and I love them. An amazing deal. Schwalbe marathons are the gold-standard for touring and commuting. I like them because they have almost eliminated puncture flats from my commute routine. I will typically get about 12,000 miles on them before I buy another set. Highly recommend.
These are well known tires for commuting in unfavorable conditions and that's exactly what they're best for! Excellent!
These puppys i will HIGHLY recomend 2 anyone
I use these on a gravel bike converted to a touring bike with minimal off-road riding. These keep the goatheads at bay! Seemed heavy in the package and are a little hard to get on but they ride smooth and fast. Liked them so much a bought a second set for my son's city bike.
Very comfrotable ride from these tires.
Good grip on cornering and firm road feel. Would definately order more and recommend to friends!
We use these tires on our Tandem and I can't remember the last time we had a flat. If you want a tire that you can set and forget these are it.
Great! Durable. Dependable. Love the reflective sidewalls for winter commutes. And they dont roll half bad
I'm not sure they are the best rolling tires, but when it comes to goat head proof tires, these are the best. Because they are wire bead and thick rubber tires, they are a little less forgiving on tight fitting wheels. On some wheels they have been easy to install, where on an Axis 1.0 (specialized) they were a challenge. Its best described as a wrestling match with three tire spoons.
