Schwalbe Marathon Bike Tire, Black, Clincher

I've been using these Marathon tyres for years, and typically upgrade any new bike to them within the first months of owning it. Every pair I've bought has been good quality, fitted the bike well, and lasted for years. They're a bit stiff and tricky to install the first time, but I figure that just means they're a good positive fit for the rims.I'm not an ultra-serious cyclist so I won't comment on weight or rolling resistance. All I know is that I get fewer punctures when I use them, which means more time riding and less time repairing the bike.

Recieved tyres in good condition. Went on rims well. Only ridden 20 miles in winter conditions no puncture and road grip good wet with many leaves on road.Also road well not much friction.Did not think about my tyres so mind on the enjoyable ride.Have had similar tyre before came with bike, only one puncture when I went on a grass verge, rode over a rose pruning. Won't be so kind to cars in future!

Excellent quality tyres. We are leisure cyclists and the anti puncture protection and build quality inspires a great deal of confidence and are perfect for us. However, the tyres are not easy to fit due to the wire inlay. The tyres won't stretch during installation. There are some very good YouTube videos available for reference. I strongly recommend using cable ties or a buckle strap to secure the tyre during installation so that it doesn't keep popping out of the wheel rim. Very happy with our purchase though.

I probably needn't say more than that I have 5 bikes and have fit these tyres to all of them. I travel everywhere by cycle, and there are few experiences more miserable than fixing a puncture in driving rain in the middle of winter. Since I fitted these tyres (3-years or more ago) that's not something I've had to do once. They roll really well, grip really well on wet roads, so stay on my bikes during all 4 seasons. Love 'em

Nice pair of tyres. The high vis future is good too.

These are really excellent tyres. Like most cyclists...i am fed up with punctures and cheap tyres so i spent a bit extra to get these and give them a try. They are solid and durable and pretty fast too. i noticed a definite improvement in speed after fitting these on. i have also been off road with these and although it was a very bumpy ride, they held up well and had no problems with the rough offroad riding through mud, puddles, stones and general debris and trye killing terrain. I've cycled over abandoned screws on the road with these and not had a puncture. yes, they're a bit heavy and they were really difficult and time consuming to install due to the nature of the robust inner lining and wiring but i have peace of mind about punctures now. No tyre is 100% puncture proof but these are better than anything else i've tried...including Continental gatorskins which are overrated and overpriced in my opinion. I really recommend these and also the wider thicker mountain bike version on schwalbe make too. a good investment for all regular cyclists.

These tyres have transformed my folding bike. Following 8 years of slithering along slippery canal towpaths on the bike's original 1" smooth road tyres, along with poor advice that chunkier tyres wouldn't fit, I bought just one to try - and what a difference. With this 1.75" tyre on the front wheel and the original 1" on the rear, I immediately noticed how much grippier it was so ordered a second.Both were easy to fit taking just a few minutes per wheel for a complete amateur. Now the bike offers a smoother, grippier ride on all surfaces including wet grass, grit, gravel and light mud. The bike feels more stable, less wobbly and justI've even taken it over finely broken grass and a few small thorns without suffering any punctures - the 5/7 puncture resistance rating seems genuine.For anyone with a folding bike, I highly recommend these tyres. They'll add a little to the bike's weight for carrying but this is more than offset by the improved ride quality and confidence in knowing the tyres will handle a range of surfaces and offer good puncture resistance too. My only regret is that I waited all these years and didn't change them within weeks of buying the bike.

Great service and good price