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Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700c Tire (HS 440)

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

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Review by MI biker

Reviewed 5/11/2020
by MI biker
Daily Commuter
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Very durable tires... Love them.

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...

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Review by Shelly

Reviewed 4/20/2020
by Shelly
Casual Cyclist
San Leandro, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Harsh riding

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/12/2020
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Denver
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4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Not as puncture resistant as everyone says...

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/20/2023
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Chicago, IL
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Great city tire for riding

Looking for a good puncture resistant tire with a good rolling factor this is the tire. Use these tires on all my bikes in the city with great success of no flats.

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Review by George

Reviewed 4/9/2020
by George
Casual Cyclist
Long Island, NY
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Great smooth riding tire!

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!

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Review by Tour coast to coast

Reviewed 3/14/2020
by Tour coast to coast
Cycling Enthusiast
Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent puncture resistance

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

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Review by MJburman

Reviewed 12/19/2019
by MJburman
Casual Cyclist
Los Angeles, CA.
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Fantastic tire for casual riding

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

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/24/2019
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great touring tires

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.

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Review by Michel Allon

Reviewed 11/22/2019
by Michel Allon
Cycling Enthusiast
Now in India
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent touring tire

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.

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Review by KennyG

Reviewed 4/7/2023
by KennyG
Cycling Enthusiast
Williamsburg, VA
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Bullet proof touring tire

Zero flats or problems for 12,000 of loaded touring!

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Review by Cordoc

Reviewed 3/2/2023
by Cordoc
Cycling Enthusiast
Little Rock, AR
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tough

Hybrid bike -- road and rails to trails

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Review by Scotty G

Reviewed 8/5/2019
by Scotty G
Daily Commuter
Newark, DE
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Tough Tires

Had these on my bike for about a month now and no flats. I'm commuting 15 miles a day and feel confident about not getting flats. The only negative is they are very hard to get on the rim. Sore fingers and forearms after getting that done.

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Review by Co.highaltitudebiker

Reviewed 7/9/2019
by Co.highaltitudebiker
Casual Cyclist
Gunnison, Co.
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These tires seem quite solid.

Being a roadie in Colorado with rough roads, I knew I needed a more substantial tire over the 700cx23 tires that I had used in California. I got these in 700cx25, which was the biggest I could go, without rubbing against the brakes. I have to keep them a little under 100Lbs. pressure or it makes for a ride that hurts my arms, but that seems to work just fine. I like the tread on them, as riding in the rain should be stable with good traction. A bit pricey,but I have heard that Schwalbe is a higher priced tire. I think that all in all, it's a good tire for the price. I have not ridden enough on these tires yet, to give a solid revue, but I am confident that they will hold up to their reputation.

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Review by Flpirate

Reviewed 6/28/2019
by Flpirate
Cycling Enthusiast
Vero Beach,FL
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Best tiers ever.

These tiers are great for different types of roads services. I'll stick with these tiers from now on.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/28/2019
by Anonymous
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Great tires. 1000 miles n going strong.

Tires arrived on time and the order was correct. Cheaper than bike shop. Very pleased

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Review by Dog''s Boy

Reviewed 6/6/2019
by Dog''s Boy
Cycling Enthusiast
Sunny Southern OR Coast
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Solid & highly reliable

Per recommendations I read by bike tourers online, shortly after buying my touring bike I swapped out the rear tire in favor of this Schwabe Marathon. I left the original front tire on for the moment.

Since, I've had ongoing problems with the front tire a series of flats due to thorns on my first tour ride that forced me to change tubes & very carefully inspect the tire multiple times before that was resolved. Since, the front tire looses air pressure over several days tho I cannot find any leak in the tube.

In contrast to all that hassle, my Schwabe rear tire has had NO issues whatsoever. It survived the thorns unscathed, and tire pressure remains stable. They are indeed highly reliable as promised.

If I were to go touring, I would put a Schwabe on both wheels. For now, just trying to wear out the front over time.

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Review by dbaker49

Reviewed 5/28/2019
by dbaker49
Cycling Enthusiast
Lubbock
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One Great Tire

Although a bit tough to get on, these tires are really pretty great. Tread pattern is super quiet and as a 250lb rider, inflation to 80psi rides pretty well per the inflation directions.

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Review by Michael Hill

Reviewed 5/16/2019
by Michael Hill
SE Portland, OR
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Amazingly dependable

this bike tire is the next best thing to a run-flat. It does require pushing a little harder on the pedal due to the extra weight, but it's well worth it for the dependability. It's quality craftsmanship and has lasted several years on my bike (daily commuter).

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 12/12/2022
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Eugene, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Hope you never get a flat because you will be walking home.

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.

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Review by Mudpuppy

Reviewed 12/12/2022
by Mudpuppy
London, England
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Reliable Tire

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.

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