SchwalbeMarathon 20" (406)(Return to Product Page)

Elliptigos have an internally geared hub in the rear that makes fixing a roadside flat a real pain. After way too many flats with a Kenda tire we went in search for a tire that was more puncture resistant. We chose the Schwalbe because of the Greenguard feature and have never regretted it. We have these tires on both of our GO's and have not had a flat on either bike for over 2 years and counting. That is saying a lot here in the land of the Goathead thorn. They are a few grams heavier than the previous tire but the puncture resistance more than makes up for any increase in rolling resistance.

Another benefit of the Scwalbe Marathon is it gives one the confidence to ride hard packed gravel trails like the famous Hiawatha Trail in Idaho where they do not recommend street tires.

My wife and I ride recumbent tadpole trikes. We inflate our tires to 90 psi and I am getting about 1500 miles on the front tires. The wife's tires are lasting longer than mine, probably because I like to zoom around corners. The back tires have about 3100 miles of wear and looks like many more miles to go.. Use Mr. Tuffy protectors with the front tires and have not had a flat in the past year.

Like the reflective sidewall stripe for those times when we are riding at dusk.

This is the 3rd bike I've equipped with Schwalbe Marathon's!! Started using them on my road bike 2 years ago, put them on the tandem my wife & I ride last spring, and now have put them on my "backup" recumbent. They are very durable, puncture resistant, and the rolling resistance seems low. They are a bit difficult to get on, but then again, I don't need to take them off very often!!

I have not had a flat using these. I have an increase in my speed with less rolling resistance.

I have now had three of these tires fail long before there was any significant wear on the tread. The fibers in the casing have started to separate. The first two resulted in sidewall bulges. The most recent failure resulted in the tread and casing completely separating exposing the tube. Another ride and it definitely would have blown. I'm now looking for a more reliable tire for my Bike Friday.

I have now had three of these tires fail long before there was any significant wear on the tread. The fibers in the casing have started to separate. The first two resulted in sidewall bulges. The most recent failure resulted in the tread and casing completely separating exposing the tube. Another ride and it definitely would have blown. I'm now looking for a more reliable tire.

I run Schwalbe marathons on my short wheel base Rans and also on my tike. Living up in the Northwoods the tar roads are resealed with fine crushed rock and large crushed rocks are kicked up from the shoulders by ATV's. These take the wear and no flats with these tires and heavy tubes. Used 25 to 30 miles a day.

My wife was being plagued by flats caused by sand bur thorns with the OEM tires on her Trident Spike II trike. After some research, we decided on using these as a replacement. So, far, after a month of steady use on the trails of Gulf State Park, we have had no more flats. These tires just looked and felt like a stronger tire. In spite of that, I had no problem installing them on the 20" trike wheels. So at this point, we are very pleased with these tires.

Replaced the original Schwalbe Marathon at 4,235 miles riding on designated bike paths and bike lanes. The tires track & wear evenly provided the air pressure is constant. The only negative issue is that it takes a bit of effort to remove and replace the tire onto the rimI'm not too mechanically inclined, ride every morning 6-25 miles except when it rains, at least 1 50 miler every 2 weeks, and 1 100 miler every other month.

Use this tire on our Bike Friday tandem. We have used only Schwalbes (Marathon, Marathon Plus, Greenguard) since purchased (7 years - about 30,000 miles). They always provide superior wear and puncture resistance which is why we continue to buy. This last purchase of Greenguard had a bead defect which caused a near sidewall blow-out. Seems to be a general production issue as we also had a similar defect in a 700C Marathon Plus.

These are the front tires on a Catrike Road. I have cycled about 450km on them, and they are showing no signs of wear. I find them comfortable even with the 100PSI pressure, great grip in both wet and dry, and a very good road tire. They are poor on the trails and have very little grip in sand or gravel, but that is not what they are intended for, nor do I use them in that way.

Because trikes don't lean, the tires don't generall last as long. While my last set were pretty worn out by this point, these tires show very little wear at all.

I use these tires on a rail trail as well as pavement. A pressure less than 50 gives a better ride on the gravel surface of the rail trail. A pressure of slightly higher is good for traveling on pavement. I found a pressure of about 47 to give a satisfactory ride on both surfaces as i travel 2 miles of pavement to the railtrail. So far they are wearing well. With about 500 miles on them they are just wearing the mold stripe in the middle away. Watched the video of how to put them on a rim without tools and they go on just as easy as the video said they would. Overall very satisfied with the performance.

Sidewall separated from the rubber in multiple places after about 300 miles leaving us stranded....rear 26 put on at the same time is still holding together just fine. Tire was used on a RANS Screamer, inflated to 100 PSI

I've used these tires on my recumbents for years, never had a flat. I got this one to replace a cheap tire that I didn't trust. These feel strong, although they might slow me down a little. BTD had the best price.

Comfortable ride

Good grip

Low rolling resistance

This is the optimum tire for Catrike front wheels!

Just installed a set on my folding bike replacing stock Kenda tires.

These are so much nicer. The lower rolling resistance is very noticeable. Good traction and ride.

These tires have lasted uss for 4000 miles. We're very happy with their lasting wear

We use these tires on Supermileage and Electrathon Challenge USA cars and they give us some of the best mileage and life of all of the tires we have tried. The Electrathon cars are especially hard on tires, and these have provided us the durability to run as many as 4 heat races before wearing out. For the record, these cars are hand built and utilize bicycle wheels, tires and brake systems.

Just starting to use it. The overall Quality seems great. I like all of the Schwable Products and this one is as well made as the others have been. Nice overall City and Touring tire as it can be pumped up and will roll. I have it on a Vintage Raliegh Twenty. I think it would work well for other more contemporary use.