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.
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.
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!
I use these tires on my touring bike. I just rode 1000 miles and very little wear is noticeable. I didnt suffer a flat from the wires from blown truck tires and there was a lot on the road shoulder. Long wearing and very puncture resistant.
I just completed a tour from Mumbai, India to southern Goa. The roads in India, especially after the monsoon season, are in terrible shape. There are lots of potholes and very rough, broken roads. The tires held up very well throughout the rough wear and tear they received.
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.
Had these on my bike for about a month now and no flats. I'm commuting 15 miles a day and feel confident about not getting flats. The only negative is they are very hard to get on the rim. Sore fingers and forearms after getting that done.
I use these tires for road riding because I am 67yrs. old & consider myself a bike fanatic. I raced into my 30's but crashes almost took away my passion. The Schwalbe Marathon Plus (HS440) has raised my enthusiasm to new hights. These tires represent the best in cycling technology.
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....
Being a roadie in Colorado with rough roads, I knew I needed a more substantial tire over the 700cx23 tires that I had used in California. I got these in 700cx25, which was the biggest I could go, without rubbing against the brakes. I have to keep them a little under 100Lbs. pressure or it makes for a ride that hurts my arms, but that seems to work just fine. I like the tread on them, as riding in the rain should be stable with good traction. A bit pricey,but I have heard that Schwalbe is a higher priced tire. I think that all in all, it's a good tire for the price. I have not ridden enough on these tires yet, to give a solid revue, but I am confident that they will hold up to their reputation.
These tiers are great for different types of roads services. I'll stick with these tiers from now on.
Tires arrived on time and the order was correct. Cheaper than bike shop. Very pleased
Per recommendations I read by bike tourers online, shortly after buying my touring bike I swapped out the rear tire in favor of this Schwabe Marathon. I left the original front tire on for the moment.
Since, I've had ongoing problems with the front tire a series of flats due to thorns on my first tour ride that forced me to change tubes & very carefully inspect the tire multiple times before that was resolved. Since, the front tire looses air pressure over several days tho I cannot find any leak in the tube.
In contrast to all that hassle, my Schwabe rear tire has had NO issues whatsoever. It survived the thorns unscathed, and tire pressure remains stable. They are indeed highly reliable as promised.
If I were to go touring, I would put a Schwabe on both wheels. For now, just trying to wear out the front over time.
Although a bit tough to get on, these tires are really pretty great. Tread pattern is super quiet and as a 250lb rider, inflation to 80psi rides pretty well per the inflation directions.
this bike tire is the next best thing to a run-flat. It does require pushing a little harder on the pedal due to the extra weight, but it's well worth it for the dependability. It's quality craftsmanship and has lasted several years on my bike (daily commuter).
