Schwalbe Marathon Plus Rigid Unisex Bicycle Tyre

I replaced the tires that came on my e-bike with these and am very happy. They ride well and have a solid feel. They are puncture resistant (which is important in heavy e-bikes) and comfortable. They are a bit pricey, but they will probably be the only tires I have to buy for years. The reflective ring on the tires is a nice touch as e-bike riding as a commuter often means riding home in the dark. They clearly identify you as a bicyclist to drivers -- there is no mistaking those two glowing rings!For those with VanMoof bikes, these fit perfectly on the X3 model.

I purchased these tires because they were recommended to solve a horrendous problem I was having with flat tires. I had been running Schwalbe One folding tires on my road bike. They were great tires - just not for my riding style and environment. They were fast but they didn't last. I had speed but was experiencing flats due to goat thorns, sharp rocks, glass, etc. on literally every trip. I put these Marathon Plus SmartGuard wire tires on about eight (8) months ago and have not had a single tire issue in over 2,000 miles since. Sure they were not the easiest tires to mount but it was NOT frustratingly difficult to get them on and no special tools were required. I did it entirely with my hands and it took maybe 15-20 minutes per tire to work them onto the rims. While they are not as fast as the Schwalbe Ones, they aren't killing my speed. I'm averaging about 1 MPH difference in average speed over the same distance - but I'm also not wasting 20-30 minutes every ride dealing with flats. I'm actually making better total elapsed time. A definite 5 stars for commuting and durability. I'm projecting 5 stars for longevity because the tires have given me no issues and there is no unusual wear after 2,000+ miles. Good deal!

Easy to install

Tire rides great, it’s got a thick rubber and good tread which helps with variable surfacesInstallation: extremely difficult, took a number of tries to get it onto the rim. Had to use zip ties, soapy water (lubricant) and numerous tire levers. Took. A few times of stretching the tire to get it finally to go on.

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I have an old bomb 3 speed which I use for my commuter. In the past, I have used the inexpensive Kenda K40 and similar tires, but this winter has been particularly rough on the roads in my location, to the extent that I was getting a lot of punctures from bits of belt from car tires that had been damaged to the point of shedding. Schwalbe is EXCELLENT at making tires for several of the less popular sizes, and in the case of EA3 / ISO 590, there was a choice of either the common 590-37, or the 590-42. I opted for the latter. While a bit heavier, that doesn't really matter to my tank of a bike. It is a bit slow to accelerate and heavy to climb with an old Columbia Sports 3, in any event. Once rolling, these are SMOOTH, and roll very well. They seem to carry speed much better than the less expensive tires I had been using, but, really, the wind direction, did I have my second coffee, etc, are all probably more likely to affect my progress more. The best part- they seem impervious to the debris the city streets in my area are full of. Glass, bits of cars, etc. Not having to change tubes in winter- PRICELESS.Edit- 1 November, 2015; At 2200 miles, these are still like new, and no punctures. Hope to have another uneventful fall and winter with them.

I've had these tires for a few months and put around 400 miles on it and I have almost no complaints. I have been running over glass and debris the whole time, no punctures, in fact I don't even carry a spare tube anymore, just patches. And yes they are slower than fast rolling lightweight race tires by quite a bit, but I think it is totally worth it, and I don't really notice it once I got used to it. The tread does very well in the rain and the reflective sidewalls are a plus. Once these finally wear out after a few years I will definitely replace them with the same ones. Well worth the money.

le quedo apenas a mi bicicleta, la calidad es la esperada

Just the best. May be expensive, but they really are that good.

Fit perfectly. Boyfriend is excited that he gets to keep riding his bike through the winter.

No prroblems. Exactly as described. Super fast shipment.

El material luce de buena calidad, son resistentes y tienen buen agarre. La protección antiponchaduras agrega varios gramos extra a la bicicleta, lo cual es bastante notorio después de montarlas, sin embargo, a la vez eso me da la tranquilidad de que cumplirán con su propósito: no dejarme tirado a medio camino.

Produit conforme.