Are Schwalbe Marathon tires good?
The Schwalbe Marathon GreenGuard is THE tire to beat in the Tour/E-Bike class. I definitely recommend this tire. It’s fast, has a high puncture resistance, more than enough tread and to make it even better, pricing is very decent as well. It will be very hard to beat this tire.
Are Schwalbe Marathon Tyres puncture proof?
The Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700c Bike Tyre is so puncture resistant because of its special Smart Guard layer and a special rubber protection belt that`s so flexible it has no effect on rolling resistance. This tyre will definitely cut down on the amount of punctures you receive around town and country.
Where are Schwalbe tires made?
Indonesia
All Schwalbe tires are manufactured in Indonesia. Our state-of-the-art Schwalbe plant has more than 3000 employees who produce far more than one million bicycle tires per month.
Whats the difference between Schwalbe Marathon and Marathon Plus?
The biggest difference is that the Plus version of the Marathon has an even thicker puncture layer when compared to the regular Marathon (3 mm). ‘ The 5 mm thick SmartGuard protection should result in a nearly flat-less tire at the cost of a higher rolling resistance and weight.
What does 700x35c mean?
700c diameter
So 700x35c means 700c diameter wheel with a 35mm wide tire. “When the 29 inch MTB tire size was introduced a few years ago it had the same inner diameter of 622mm, known as 28” in Europe.
How do I protect my bike tires?
Use Talcum Powder. A little bit of talcum powder goes a long way. Liberally dusting a new inner tube with talcum powder before installation reduces chafing on the tube’s rubber surface. This keeps the tire and tube from sticking to each other and lessens friction that can possibly wear a hole in the tube.
Are Schwalbe Tyres German?
Schwalbe Tires is based in Reichshof-Wehnrath near Cologne, Germany, and manufacturing is carried out in their Indonesian factory, which is co-owned with its Korean joint-venture, production partner, PT Hung-A, and in its Vietnamese factory.
Can you run Schwalbe Marathon tubeless?
With the tubeless rim tape and the tubeless valve from Schwalbe it is possible to seal standard wheels and to make them fit for tubeless use. It is then no longer necessary to invest in new, more expensive wheels, if you want to change.
When to use Schwalbe Marathon Mondial tyres for cycling?
The Schwalbe Marathon Mondial tyres have a HUGE wear life. Lots of cyclists have achieved over 20,000km on these with very few punctures. I recommend using the folding Schwalbe Mondial tyres for long distance, mixed-terrain touring – despite the higher price.
Which is the best Schwalbe tire for touring?
The Marathon Plus was, for many years, the default choice for many touring cyclists. And today it is still very popular. This tire provides the highest possible level of puncture protection, which Schwalbe calls SmartGuard. This is a “substantial, 5 mm thick layer of flexible, special india rubber.”
What does the Schwalbe Marathon Plus belt do?
Schwalbe’s SmartGuard technology, which is attached to the tire’s carcass as a belt, is the primary component that delivers Marathon Plus’s ‘flat-less’ functionality. According to their website, they’ve used it on their tires for more than 15 years.
How tall is the Schwalbe Marathon 17C rim?
The total width of the 37-622 Marathon on a 17C rim, at an air pressure of 60 psi (4 bars) comes in at 35 mm. Measured total height is 36 mm. I’ve measured tread depth at 2.3 mm, which is a higher than average score and means there is plenty of rubber on the tire.