SchwalbeMarathon Plus 29" MTB/E-Bike Tire (HS 468)(Return to Product Page)

I have an older bicyce that years ago came with a 24/34/42 chainring. I have tried a variety of chainrings on it. Most recently I took off a Sugino 3 piece that I had an inner 30t/ middle 42t/ plus a nonfunctional 44t cover. Since I ride mostly on the streets & park trails; I decided to go with a 28/38/48 t Acera chainring. The deraileur would not shift to the inner 28t chainring. The LBS mechanic @ REI told me that the 2.25 inch was too wide and that it interfered with the deraileur. So, I got this 2.1 inch MTB tire to replace the thicker 2.25 and now the deraileur does shift to the 28t inner ring. The ride is great. I use this bike on my all day long cross city rides/ or I can say cross country rides. At least 4 to 5 hrs. riding stopping getting a meal, visiting concerts, etc.. Southbound and east/west and then northbound to back home.

The only tire to defeat goatheads

a.k.a. Schwalbe boat anchors. Yes they are heavy tires but for me the trade off is well worth a puncture proof ride. I have about 5k miles on mine and would say they will go another 5k. I run them with tubes now. I originally set them up tubeless but trying to rotate tires with all the dried sealant and what not angered up my blood. Tubes are simpler in my opinion. These are bomb proof, I find myself aiming for stuff to run over just cuz I can.

If you're willing to sacrifice some weight, this is probably the best trail/road/trekking/gravel tire . I use the 2.25 version on two of our family bikes. They're not the lightest things, but they are as puncture proof as any legendary Schwalbe touring tire.. They also have a nice profile for good handling, and the tread is suitable for dryer trails as well as asphalt. Oh, and gravel, of course. Tread wear is good. Did I mention no punctures? I took a star off for weight.

the tire is fast. I dont feel the lugs at all. Should last a long time.

Dense tread and easy to mount on my wheel.