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.
Likes Fast rolling and resistant to goatheads.
Dislike Heavy
No negatives very satisfied. I commute about 600 miles a month on my Kona Paddy Wagon and the 700Cx28 tires are awesome!
I have the tires on a hybrid bike I use around town and to get to work. I was concerned about their ability to corner,but they grip the road very well.
I can't say I ever struggled so hard getting a tire on as i did with these. That said, i am really happy I didn't give up. The tires are wide for 25s and really provide a great ride. Only a couple hundred miles but I have crossed broken glass on the shoulder and some sharp gravel washout without issue. The reflective strip also provides a sense of comfort.
I can't say I ever strugled so hard with a tire as i did with these to get them on... boy, i am really happy I did tbough. The tires are wide for 25s and really provide a great ride. Only a couple hundred miles but I have crossed broke glass on the shoulder and some sharp gravel washout without issue. The reflective strip also provides a sense of comfort.
This is a great tire. I replaced the Schwalbe Kojak tires with a set of the Marathon Plus and glad I did. Overall riding performance and cornering are better. I highly recommend this tire for all touring and commuting. It is a five star tire!
I use these tires on my commuting bike and have had no problems. The ride is great. They were easier to install than I thought they would be. I highly recommend them.
As wet weather moved in I replaced my slicks with these and am very happy. I have much better traction and control.
This tire has never punctured on me and withstands commuting 35 mpd three seasons. Highly recommended for the heavier rider too (I clock in at 220).
I just bought these Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires in a 700 x 35c for my 2017 Specialized Crossroads hybrid comfort bike. The bike came with 700 x 45c Borough Armadillo Black Belt tires. I replaced the Borough tires because I wanted a dependable tire with superior flat protection, plus tires that were narrower than the 45c width.
First, let me say that these tires ARE NOT tough to get on your rims. I had both of the tires on the rims in less than a total of 15 minutes, start to finish. I simply inflated the inner tubes to where it had just enough air to get them inside the tire. Next, I started by inserting the valve in the rim, then I worked one side of the tire completely around the rim. Next, I began by pinching the other side of the tire and making sure the inner tube was completely inside the tire. I worked it around the rim until it began to get tight. Next, I again squeezed both sides of the tires and pushing them deep into the channel of the rim. I went around the tire, pushing with both hands, until there was enough slack to just easily push the tire onto the rim. Next, I simply inflated the tires, and put them back on my bike. I didn't need any straps, zip ties, nor rope, baby powder, nor any so called Magic Pixie Liquid, as I saw in a Youtube video from one guy in the UK. They are very easily installed if you simply take your time and push down on the tire until it becomes seated deep inside the rim.
After I installed the tires, I took my bike out for a short ride. The tires were much smoother than the Borough tires I had on the bike. I only inflated the tires to 60 PSI, but plan on inflating them to 80 PSI.
Oh, and just a bit of advice. The tires have to go on with the tread of the bike facing a certain way. It's stamped on the outer wall of the tire which way the direction of the tire turns. Just make a mental note of that as you put the tires on your rims. I'm sure you won't want to have to take them off and reinstall them anymore than you want to.
