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

I think they're best tires out there. Great handling,performance and zero flats... veen riding them forever and bike tires directs prices are awesome. I have more tires ar my house than most shops have in stock. I have 3 bikes here..just buy them,and get out and ride,till you run out of road...

A fellow cyclist recommended these tires. This is my first set of Schwalbes and Im very impressed so far. They are mounted on a Specialized Roubiax. The reflective sidewall is an added bonus.

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...

I'm on my 2nd version of this tire, the first lasted me 5 years bike commuting in Chicago year-round, zero flats. I've biked through glass, pot holes, snow, rain, etc, no issues.

Had been annoyed by many flats in one ride, due to a good raining season which helped plants and trees grown profusely then thorns and thistles are scattered the trail as the result. Bringing extra tubes to minimize down time won't be enough, as getting flats twice in one ride on one bike, multiply that to six members of the group.

Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700c really live up to its name. Although a bit heavier, there is no match for flat protection. I had replaced all tires for family 3 hybrid bikes, in 3 different sizes (700-283235) and flat no more after many months riding. The sale from BTD helps to save some bucks, so very happy making the change. To sum it up from annoy to enjoy riding bicycles!!!

This tire offers great punctue protection but at the cost of high weight per tire. Bought for a cannondale caadx. I found my bike time was not increasing so i pulled the continentals off my old bike. I do like the tires but to heavy for my needs. Ride mostly on streets and paved rail trails. Tire would be great for someone that commutes with there bike.

Crazy think and heavy. Definitely for folks that don't like to change a flat in the rain. They do what there supposed too.

Very durable and smooth ride, but very difficult to get on the rims. Recently rode 400 miles thru the Adirondacks with full gear and no flats or any problems.

After 5000 miles or so I'll run them at 10psi less than max to help prevent the side walls from tearing. I've run the 35 and 42 width. I could get about 8k-9k miles out of the tires on a loaded touring bike.

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 have around 4000 miles on mine. The tread still looks brand new. Never had a puncture. Just ordered a backup set.

Absolutely the best way to prevent flats aside from proper pressure maintenance. The streets of New Orleans are in an awful state and broken glass is a regular hazard but it's no problem for these tough as nails tires. I burn through tires like crazy by commuting and courier work on bike but with these, I get at least 30% more time on the road before needing replacement. Bike Tires Direct sale price couldn't be beat.

A bit difficult to get on the rim given the extremely stiff side wall but once you get it on it looks great and rides smooth.

The Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires (700c x 35) were purchased to ride the Rhine River Cycle Trail. Everything you read says they won't go flat...and I believe that. They are built tough...heavyweights. Touring however is about riding light. After wrestling the Marathon Plus tires onto my wheels I discovered it gained 5 pounds - and I discovered that the hard way. The airlines told me my bike suitcase was 5 pounds overweight. So I had to shuffle my saddle, chain and other items into my carry-on at the last minute. My touring bike is one of those bespoke beauties that has 'S&S' couplings which allows me to put it on a plane in a suitcase. My lesson was learned - weigh the suitcase after you change gear.

What's more, I could no longer get my wheels into the suitcase with the tires mounted...they were just too big. I had to twist-turn them to fit into my case. Twist-turing your Schwalbe Marathons is like 'two wraps and a hooey'. You'd better fact check that! These were hard for me to mount.

I actually mounted and rode on the rear tire with the bead hanging over the edge of the rim. This had to be user error. I think I got the tube in twisted and did not allow the tire to seat properly. My bad mounting job made a bulge and the bulge rubbed on the bead. I hope my tire mounting error doesn't cost me a tire. This speaks well of the tires as they didn't just pop off the rims.

I've purchased the Panaracer Panela ProTites (700c x 35) to replace the Schwalbe Marathons for my Rhine River Cycle Route tour. They are half the weight and they are folding! I don't expect a lot of broken glass and thumb tacks along the European bike trails.

I'll use the Schwalbe Marathons on the roads here in Hawaii because the locals throw their Aloha (glass, cans, garbage) along the roadways.

You can go wide with this tire. No much loss of rollability from thinner, less contoured tires. I was using a really flat tread Conti, but the Schwalbe has given me much more confidence going over rocks, curbs etc... I ride tubes at 90 psi rear, 80 psi front

BTD.com did a fantastic job of getting my tires to me quickly with zero hassles.

Tread seems to be wearing very little. Happy with my purchase.

I recently replaced a set of Marathon Plus tires that were on a tandem for 3 years. I rode partially on gravel and probably had close to 3000 miles on the set without a flat. Unfortunately, one of the new tires had a sidewall blow-out after 100 miles, presumably due to a manufacturing defect. BikeTiresDirect replaced the tire immediately with zero hassle. Great service. I'd give the tires 5 stars, were it not for the blowout.

These tires ride real nice, no complaints, and no flats in the first month (300 miles).

Well what would you expect for a heavy tire with a big hurkin thickness like a car tire. PUNCTURE resistant.

I've only put few hundred miles on this tire, but it seems to live up to its billing. I mostly commute and part of my route has quite a bit of glass etc. and I've had no problems so far. Downside- price.