Schwalbe

I purchased the 700x35 tire to use primarily for commuting to replace my Panaracer Tour Guard Plus tires. The Schwalbe Green Marathon seems to provide a more supple ride even in the narrower tire and at higher pressures compared to the Panaracer Tour Guard Plus which has a very hard casing. As I have only had the tire about a month, I cannot comment on durability or puncture resistance. So far, I am happy with the tire and hope to get the same wear and similar protection out of it.

I have tried several different brands of TPU tubes and I prefer the Schwalbe Aerothan. My perception is that TPU tubes in general provide a lower rolling resistance and are much lighter weight than standard tubes. I have a little more than 1,000 miles on the Aerothan tubes and have only flatted once. The time I did flat, no other tube would have done any better. Flat resistance seems to be the same, maybe better than a standard tube. The Aerothan tubes have a good quality valve and the valve stem is well reinforced in its connection to the tube in comparison to some others. The Aerothans hold pressure about as well as a typical tube. So it comes down to price, which is a lot. If you want a slightly faster wheel and are willing to pay for it, here you go.

Bought these to replace the original Cheng Shin tires that came stock on my Burley Bee 2-seater. Towing around a set of 3 year old twins took its toll on the old tires so I started doing my research and came across the Schwalbe brand and this tire specifically. These new tires have added a significant level of comfort and smoothness to what was previously a very rough ride for them. They are bouncing around far less and the ride has gotten so much quieter and smoother, especially over rough trails. I'm very impressed and for the price, these really can't be beat. Now let's see how long they last.

I have these tires on my bike that is stored in Amsterdam. I have done two tours on these tires, two 3,000 mile trips. They have worn well, I could get another trip out of them but I will be replacing this summer. I carry 30 pounds of gear on a 65 lb bike. No flats so far. Once I thought I was going to have a pinch flat because of the way I hit the pot hole but I didn't. Tread and side walls have held up. The reason I am replacing the tires, it is hard to find these tires in Europe, 26 inch.