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.
Very impressed so far. 300lb rider on a Trek hybrid on mostly tarmac roads. I've logged over 1000 miles in the past 2+ months and it does not show any signs of wear. The center bead of extra rubber that shows when new has just worn down. Very quiet ride and it has a very confident feel on turns.
I use these tires on my touring bike, it weighs 78# so a few extra grams of tires doesn't make a difference. Not fixing flats along the road is the best! The last pair lasted 6 years and 6k miles.
These are great tires if you can mount them. I was able to mount on one wheel with a lot of effort. I never was able to mount on the other. Broke tire irons, blisters on thumbs, after 2 hours I finally gave up. I have mounted dozens of tires over decades but not this one.
Decided to put these on for the wet winter rides. Glad I did - sturdy - a bit more rubber on the road - they're always a long lasting tire - can't go wrong with Schwalbe Marathons.
I am retired and ride thousands of miles every year. I ride primarily on asphalt, but a little on crushed gravel. The tires work great on each. The only thing I haven't liked about these tires are they are a little more difficult to install than less robust tires that I have worked with.
Zero flats or problems for 12,000 of loaded touring!
These tires wear very well, and are exceptionally puncture resistant. I rely on them for multi-day tours, loaded with gear, as well as local rides; they have never let me down. They are worth every penny.
I have used these tires on my touring bike for the last several years.They are tough, puncture resistance, and can handle a lot of miles even while touring. I usually get about 5000 miles out of them before tread is showing some wear and time to replace. The have not had a single flat in over 10000 miles.
I rode my Trek 520 from San Francisco to Portland, Maine on one set of Marathon Plus Tires without one flat tire. I have tour bikes and they all have SMP tires. I don't like to waste my time fixing flats when I'm out for a ride.I love these tires.
Hybrid bike -- road and rails to trails
These are my favorite tires. I have had ones that have lasted me over 10,000 miles, no flats. And that's in goathead territory
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
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...
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.
