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

I mounted these to my Surley LHT in 700X35. I used them exclusively on that bike for the entire time I owned it. Most importantly, I put 1,000 miles of loaded touring on the bike and had zero flats. Between my weight and the weight of the bikebags, the tires were supporting close to 300 lbs. Not once did I have an issue. I mounted them without tire levers. If you have issues, look on youtube and watch a video on mounting these tires. If you are considering a touring tire, you are probably more concerned with durability and resistance to flatting more so than weight and rolling resistance. When pushing 300 lbs of gear and body, the weight and rolling resistance of my tires is the least of my concerns.

Put a new set of 700x32s on in Maryland and rode them 4200 miles to Oregon with one flat. The one flat was an industrial staple that would have taken out any tire made. Yes, they are a pain to put on, but once they're on, no worries. They work very well on dirt, as the C&O Canal and the Katy Trail were part of the route.

I replaced one tire of another brand with a Schwalbe and liked it so much that I bought a second. When inflated to 90 psi the ride is fast, smooth, quiet and secure. I mostly ride city streets with the usual hazards and I go through some neighborhoods where I'd rather not stop and fix a flat. The Schwalbe gives me a combination of great performance and peace of mind. Well worth the extra dough.

These tires are amazing I have a 20mile round trip commute through a pothole,glass and debris ridden city and was getting a average of 1 or 2 flats a week, and it was seriously killing my drive to even ride my bike.

with these tires ZERO flats since I installed them, yes they are heavy but that is something I care little about since I get ZERO flat, I pretty much ride over anything and can even hop curbs without worrying about flats.

I have had no flats with the Marathon Plus tires from Schwalbe and no delamination that I used to get with the Armadillo tires. These are perfect for bicycle touring but are rather heavy for racing. I still carry a repair kit but I haven't used it for a long time. I'm getting about 6,000 miles out of a tire.

These tire work great for touring. Good resistance to flats. The 700x35 work good on gravel roads.

Quality tire,reasonably priced.great feel on and off the bike.The added reflective band on the tires has made me that much more visible at night.You can't put a price on safety.I have ridden in the rain,snow and patchy spots of black ice,These tires are the best that I've owned yet.I would recommend them to anyone that lives in the northeast or that plans on putting in a lot of miles.Awesome tire!!

It just doesnt get any better. The tires puncture resistance, and tread inspire riding confidence in all road conditions for thousands of miles. Not a single flat from Mexico to Peru... does it get any better? Look no further, this tire will go the distance touring, commuting, or just trying your best to ride hard on gravel or pavement. Im a believer.

I ride roughly 10 miles to work and 10 miles home from work each day. Since I have been using the Marathon Plus tires I have put on about 8000 miles on my first pair with no flats. The reflective sidewall is extremely visible at night. I really love these tires.

The one negative of the tires is installation. Because the sidewall is so strong its tough to just use a force fit. But there is a video on you tube that pretty much explains the trick for installing the marathon plus tires.

As for Bike Tires Direct, the customer service was excellent. They correctly fulfilled the order and it was delivered on the day they said it would arrive. About the only thing I would change about Bike Tires direct is that I would like them to expand their inventory and start selling the Schawlbe Frank Fat tires for another bike I own.

I purchased two of these early last year preparing for a Northern New Mexico tour. We rode 350 miles with about 25K feet of climbing. I also commute to work about 4 days a week 60 miles round trip. Because of the excellent puncture resistance of these tires, I can ride to the far right of the bike lane where the gravel and sometimes glass lies. These tires not only are a fantastic tire, but a great deal at BTD especially on sale. I bought an extra tire for the rear, but I should get about 3,000-3,500 miles before I change it. I can see the front going 5,000 miles plus. I highly recommend these tires. They save you a lot of money on tubes, too! I have had one rear flat. It must have been a nail of some sort. I guess one flat in 2,500 miles isn't bad. Buy them!

I have allways had good sevice out of these tires.

Purchased a set for my commuter in October of 2008. Had my first flat today 12111 as the tire died of natural causes. my commute distance x average amount of days worked a year pencils out to a little over 15,000 miles on these tires through all sorts of conditions and road hazzards. First tire I've ever worn through to the threads! About to purchase 2 more!

I commute 13 miles each day to work. These tires pretty much eliminated my worry about flats. I have had them for about 2 months and put on about 1250 miles during that time with no flats and no more worries about flats. With my previous tires I was averaging a flat a day on this route.

As for fitting the tires, watch the How to fit a Marathon Plus tyre on youtube. After you see the video, you discover that installing the Marathon Plus tire really isn't a difficult. I installed my tires without using any tools.

I KNEW something was wrong when I ordered the tire according to the specs on my existing tire with a great price and quick shipping. When I finally got around to mounting, I called my local mobile bike shop to do so because ALL the reviews talk about how difficult it was. My FIRST set was simply too big and rubbed the frame even though the specs were correct. BTD was very good about taking them back for 25s instead of 28s, but of course time was lost and the shipping offset my savings. So again, I had them mounted. Clearance was fine, but within ONE mile they blew off one of my rims, so with no choice, I had to re-mount them on the road. Difficult? Absolutely, but since that time, I have come to really respect them for my daily commute, as I live in glasstown. So, a bit heavy, but as they say, bulletproof.

I bought a set of these last May for my daily 30 mile round-trip commute to work. I read a review that mentioned the difficulty of mounting, presumably because of the wire bead, but I actually found them easier to mount than the folding bead tires I originally had on my bike. Plus, I had Mr. Tuffy liners in my original tires and still got multiple flats. I haven't had a flat yet with the Marathon Plus tires and that's without the Mr. Tuffy liners. I would highly recommend these. Maybe you lose some speed but I'm not racing to work and the reliability of the tire is worth the tradeoff.

If you don't like flats this is the tire. I put a pair on my Specialized Tricross Sport that I use for long distance rides. After multiple flats on the 32 x 700c OEM tires that came with the bike the Marathon Plus has been a joy. Holds the road well in the wet and dry, as well as gravel paths in all sorts of weather. Completed a Granfondo a couple of weeks ago in mixed weather didn't have to worry about wet pavement. I paired a 28 x 700c with the Continental Tour 700 tube. This was a bit of a chore as there is not much tire to stuff a tube that is rated up to a 43 x 700, but by using a velcro strap as a 3rd hand, and applying some soap around the valve for lubrication I managed to fit the tube in the tire and the tire to the rim. Another hint - inflate the tube and let out the air, the residual will be just enough to fit the tube without pinching it between the tire bead and the rim.

I put the 700x35 tires on a single speed cycle cross bike it is a flat proff reliable monster.

I literally rode the tread off of a set of Armadillos - the tread separated from the body of the tire. I've got THOUSANDS of flat-free miles on my Marathons. If you're not a weight weinie get 'em!

I commute to work 12km each way 8 months of the year.

I have tried Gatorskins and Armadillo tires on the commute. However I still had a flat tire a month. I switched to the Marathon plus for the rear tire last year in April 2010. I had one flat in the 1st month from a roofing nail. Not one flat since! I highly recommend these tires if you worry about flats.

I installed this tire on my 29er. 700x38. I had no problems mounting them by hand. I use the bike to ride around the chicagoland area. These tires take alot of punishment. They feel smoother but just as quick as the Schwalbe Kojaks they replaced.