Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tire - Wire Bead
With its 5-millimeter-thick SmartGuard layer, the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tire offers excellent puncture protection without excessive rolling resistance.




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- Patented, 5 mm thick SmartGuard layer offers enhanced rolling resistance compared to generic products
- Anti-aging sidewalls last much longer than standard sidewalls before developing unsightly cracks when subjected to use with under-inflated tires
- 35 and 38 mm widths are approved and tested for e-bikes up to 31 mph (50 kph)
- Reflective sidewalls keep you visible in low-light conditions
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View all Schwalbe Road Bike TiresBest Use | Road Cycling |
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Tire Type | Tubed Clincher |
Recommended Pressure (psi) | 700C x 25 MM: 85-115 pounds per square inch 700C x 28 MM: 80-110 pounds per square inch 700C x 32 MM: 65-95 pounds per square inch 700C x 35 MM: 55-85 pounds per square inch 700C x 38 MM: 50-85 pounds per square inch |
Thread Count Casing (tpi) | 67 threads per inch |
Wheel Size | 700c |
Tire Width | 700C x 25 MM: 25 millimeters 700C x 28 MM: 28 millimeters 700C x 32 MM: 32 millimeters 700C x 35 MM: 35 millimeters 700C x 38 MM: 38 millimeters |
Bead Type | Wire |
Tread Type | Inverted Tread |
Designed for E-Bikes | 700C x 35 MM: Yes 700C x 38 MM: Yes |
Weight | 700C x 25 MM: 595 grams 700C x 28 MM: 750 grams 700C x 32 MM: 810 grams 700C x 35 MM: 900 grams 700C x 38 MM: 960 grams |
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Super tough, but…
If you're transitioning from a hybrid bike with thicker tires to your first road bike, then these tires might be ideal. Super tough with a deep tread, you'll get a similar feel to a hybrid. But be warned, these things are so thick that they are an absolute beast to get on the rims. After an hour of literal blood and sweat and tears in my attempts to get these on I did some web searching and found the answer: zip ties. you'll need 2-3 to hold the tire in place on the rim. Then pray that your plastic tire iron doesn't snap in half for the final push. Hope to never get a flat out in the wild with these, but they are so thick it may never happen.
perfect for touring
i used the 700x25. went offroading, great traction for skinny tires. took a huge amount of abuse and still look great. love the reflective sidewalls for safety; so bright when shined upon that it reminded me to wash the rest of my bike. only downside is the weight and rolling resistence. they are heavy and slow, but they arent meant to be racing tires. if you want to set them and forget them to concentrate on the scenery, theres nothing better. i also have their 26" version and absolutely love them; no problems at all. they do have a reputation for being a bit difficult to mount. bring a resettable zip tie for when you need to change a tube, and life will be easy.
Nail-proof
My brother and I completed a 6wk/1700 mile dirt+paved combo tour in AK this summer - both of us have these tires and neither of us had a single flat all trip. My brother got these tires with his bike and still doesn't know how to change a flat because he has never had to do it. My friend just sent me this msg: "Thanks for your recommendation of the Marathon Plus tire... I pulled a nail out of it while riding through downtown Denver yesterday. No flat. Only noticed it because it was clinking against the fender." What you spend extra on the tire, you will definitely save on tubes. 100% worth the extra cost!
Tough to put on rim
The reason for the low rating is that I've had to buy two tires to get it on the rim right. If they prove to be puncture proof, I'll be satisfied, but I'm in big trouble if I get a flat. Here's the story: I bought the tire at the Anchorage REI for use in Tucson, where I am now. For the life of me, I couldn't get it on the rim, so I had a bike shop do it. After 150 mi. of riding, I noticed a bulge in the tire. I couldn't reset it, so I took it to the Tucson REI and they discovered the bead was separated. They claim the bike shop in Alaska caused it, so they did not offer me a refund. I bought a new one and had REI install the tire and it took two of their mechanics to do it!
9000 miles without a flat
I installed a pair of these (700 x 25) on my touring bike. Like other reviewers commented, it was very challenging getting them on but I was stubborn. After 18 months and 5500 miles (mostly on pavement) without a flat, the tread on the front tire was getting thin, so I replaced them. The rear tire still had plenty of tread so I moved it to the front of my road bike and have put on another 3500 miles - still plenty of tread and still without a flat. The second time around it was a lot easier to install. Not sure if it was the different rim, if the tire was more flexible, or if I had just learned the process better.
Tough to install but also tough to puncture
I tried touring on at least two other types of tires but I now swear by these. They are REALLY tough to install, especially if you are doing so out in the field/roadside, but man do the just last and last. I have not experienced a flat in them in many thousands of miles of fully loaded touring. Know what you are getting in these: increased weight, increased rolling resistance and a stiff ride compared to other touring tires. What you get for those drawbacks are extremely durable and worry free tires that will last and last and last. Those are trade offs I am willing to make while touring.
One year of excellent commuting...
I replaced the kit tires on my Giant commuting bike with these. I commute about 60 miles a week. With the tires that came with my bike, I was getting flat tires regularly due to the goat head thorns, cactus thorns, and broken glass that liter the bike path. Since I installed these a year ago, I haven't had a single flat. (knock on wood!) I also have taken my bike in for routine maintenance a couple of times. Each time, the mechanic complimented the tires, which I think speaks to their quality. I had no difficulty whatsoever getting them installed on the wheels. They feel grippy, even in the rain.I don't usually write reviews, but I have been happy with these, so I thought I would share.
Great Reflective Strip
Here in Spokane it's early season bicycling. Staying on paved roads so far which are not cleaned up, nor are the trails. Tire appears to be functioning as intended. No punctures through, handles decent for a hybrid, semi-comfort bike. But make certain the direction is mounted correctly. Initially I had reversed it and it effected handling and was slow. Now fine. Really am impressed with white reflective full circle ring. Very bright when lights shine on it at night for needed side safety.
Bulletproof
I put 2k miles on these midway through a very overloaded bike tour, and while the tread was nearly gone by the time I finished, my number of flats dropped to zero after switching to these from stock continental touring tires. I don't expect to go on any epic expeditions of that length for some time so I think my second pair should last a while.
These tires are siiiiiick
Only have ~200 miles so far but about to take them on a 1800mi tour of the pacific coast. They were a little tough to get on but with two sets of hands it was fine. The reflective strip on them is something I didn't realize I wanted and I'm so glad it has them. Took them on a overnighter and was grateful to look out my tent and see my bike shining in my headlamp.