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Are Schwalbe Marathon tires good?

Are Schwalbe Marathon tires good?

The Schwalbe Marathon GreenGuard is THE tire to beat in the Tour/E-Bike class. I definitely recommend this tire. It’s fast, has a high puncture resistance, more than enough tread and to make it even better, pricing is very decent as well. It will be very hard to beat this tire.

What is Schwalbe GreenGuard?

It now features Schwalbe’s “GreenGuard”, which is a highly elastic, 3mm thick rubber layer and has an “Anti-Aging” sidewall construction. This means this multi-purpose tyre can withstand the typical cracking that results from overloading due to insufficient inflation pressure.

Is Schwalbe Marathon Plus tubeless?

Tubeless tires can be used with a lower inflation pressure without compromising performance. That brings clear advantages in comfort as well as more control in critical situations and poor road/trail conditions. If you are just looking for a tire, that works trouble-free every day, Marathon Plus is the best choice.

How long do Schwalbe Marathon tires last?

between 6000 and 12000 km
As a general guide, you can expect a tire mileage of 2000 to 5000 km from Schwalbe standard tires. The tires of the Marathon family usually last between 6000 and 12000 km. With the light Marathon Racer and Marathon Supreme, the performance is a little lower (approx. 5000 to 9000 km).

What is the difference between Marathon and Marathon Plus?

The biggest difference is that the Plus version of the Marathon has an even thicker puncture layer when compared to the regular Marathon (3 mm). ‘ The 5 mm thick SmartGuard protection should result in a nearly flat-less tire at the cost of a higher rolling resistance and weight.

What is a marathon TYRE?

THE ORIGINAL: The archetypal high quality touring tire. The highly elastic GreenGuard layer is 3 mm thick. One third of the GreenGuard is made up of recycled latex products.

Are Marathon Plus tyres tubeless?

Tubeless Compatible: No Reflective sidewall for visibility. ETRTO: 25-622.

How long do Marathon Plus tires last?

The tires of the Marathon family usually last between 6000 and 12000 km. With the light Marathon Racer and Marathon Supreme, the performance is a little lower (approx. 5000 to 9000 km). The Marathon Plus is outstanding with its extremely high mileage of often much more than 10000 km.

What is a reflex TYRE?

The Continental Contact Speed Reflex is a fast-rolling ‘all roads’ commuter tyre with a racier pedigree than many.

What does 700x35c mean?

700c diameter
So 700x35c means 700c diameter wheel with a 35mm wide tire. “When the 29 inch MTB tire size was introduced a few years ago it had the same inner diameter of 622mm, known as 28” in Europe.

Where to buy Schwalbe Marathon (GREENGUARD)?

Buy Schwalbe Marathon (GreenGuard) at Amazon.com. The Schwalbe Marathon is probably the most popular touring bike tire of the last ten years. Almost all bicycle shops fit the Marathon as the standard replacement tire when the time comes to fit new tires.

How does the Schwalbe Marathon 622×37 have an anti-puncture layer?

For this review, I’ve tested the original Schwalbe Marathon 622×37 (35C) with the 3 mm thick GreenGuard anti-puncture layer. The idea behind this thick, but soft layer is that objects that penetrate the tire do not reach the inner tube.

How much does a Schwalbe Marathon weigh?

The Schwalbe Marathon used for this test comes in at a weight of 729 grams; this is almost spot on to the advertised weight of 730 grams. The total width of the 37-622 Marathon on a 17C rim, at an air pressure of 60 psi (4 bars) comes in at 35 mm. Measured total height is 36 mm.

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