SchwalbeMarathon Plus 700c Tire (HS 440)(Return to Product Page)

In the past three years, I've put 4,000 miles on a set of these tires, riding roads and trails on my touring bike loaded with 220 pounds (gear and rider). I've had only six flats, all on the rear tire, each flat caused by a metal nail or screw that would have flattened an automobile tire. I think that's a pretty good track record - good enough for me to stick with this make and model for my next set of tires, and good enough for me to recommend this make and model to others.

Another feature I like about these tires is the reflective stripe on the sidewall. I think this feature improves my visibility to drivers when I'm cycling roads during twilight hours.

I was happy when I got the tires, came in just in time. Thats when I open the box up and felt the tires they were a bit heavy, that didn't really bother me. Now, when i was installing the tires on the rims my rear fit just fine and so did the front, but when I put it back on the fork it didn't fit the tire was rubbing my fork. It was pretty lame that was happening, even tho I got the right size tires (700c25x) and I found out the reason why, these tires are a bit thicker and heavier then other tires, so the size they say Isn't really the size. I also found out what people were talking about the rolling of the tire. You do feel a bit sluggish with this tires, like you have to pedal more to go faster. Beside that, the tires did not pop. Next time I'm going for gatorskin.

This is the sturdiest tire I have every bought. We were on our 800 mile ride down the Oregon and California coast. I put the tires on and had trouble with pinching the tube. This happened twice until I got the hang of making sure the tube was completely seated. After that no problems. The tire seems a bit slow with more tread than other tires like Gator skins, but I am looking forward to many miles without problems.

These tires wear very well, and are exceptionally puncture resistant. I rely on them for multi-day tours, loaded with gear, as well as local rides; they have never let me down. They are worth every penny.

I have used these tires on my touring bike for the last several years.They are tough, puncture resistance, and can handle a lot of miles even while touring. I usually get about 5000 miles out of them before tread is showing some wear and time to replace. The have not had a single flat in over 10000 miles.

City commuting to work. I don't like getting flats in the cold, dark winter months. Tire is very difficult to mount and probably impossible to change on the road.

I rode my Trek 520 from San Francisco to Portland, Maine on one set of Marathon Plus Tires without one flat tire. I have tour bikes and they all have SMP tires. I don't like to waste my time fixing flats when I'm out for a ride.I love these tires.

Schwalbe Marathon Plus and Touring are very reliable. They hold air for 3 weeks with repumping and flat proof. Therefore, they allow the cyclist to enjoy the ride without bothersome flats.

So many goat-heads around here. I was constantly dealing with flats. Had Gatorskins in the past, but like these a lot better. Hope I didn't jinx things by reviewing this...

These are my favorite tires. I have had ones that have lasted me over 10,000 miles, no flats. And that's in goathead territory

I have never had a Schwalbe flat tire. I ride 3 to 4 times a week.

I've ben buying these tires for years. I don't want to get flats, so I also add a plastic strip between the street and tube and the tires wear out before I get a flat. I get about 4K miles on a tire...

I bought these for my ebike to get a smoother ride. But the sidewalls must be stiff because the ride is much harsher than the continental gatorskin 32s i replaced.

Ive put 200 miles on these in Colorado.. daily commute of 40 miles. Ive already had two flats with these. Neither have entered from the top of the tire. Both have entered closer to the side wall likely during hard cornering. We have a lot of thorny type brush around so it is what it is. Ive run over plenty of glass with no issues so far. Flats tend to be sheer luck it feels like. The tires themselves are a pain to get on and off my 700x25 rims. I have to use the tire removers to be the tires back on which risks breaking the tube every time. Continentals are a lot easier to get on and off if you have issues with your rims.

These Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires exceeded our expectations! They ride smoothly with good traction. They were easy to install. We replaced the tubes as well with Schwalbe tubes and everything was easy to install. One minor note - The tires were slightly larger and the rear tire rubbed against an installed rack. Be careful if your existing tires currently have little clearance! Otherwise, we are extremely satisfied!

Toured 5000 miles on the last set of tires, not one issue.

I love these tires. They are bullet proof and the tire sidewall is reflective, which is an added bonus.

This is my 4th pair of these touring/road tires and I love that I don't have to worry to much about running over the usual puncture debris. They aren't bullet proof but darn near close.

I use these tires on my touring bike. I just rode 1000 miles and very little wear is noticeable. I didnt suffer a flat from the wires from blown truck tires and there was a lot on the road shoulder. Long wearing and very puncture resistant.

I just completed a tour from Mumbai, India to southern Goa. The roads in India, especially after the monsoon season, are in terrible shape. There are lots of potholes and very rough, broken roads. The tires held up very well throughout the rough wear and tear they received.