What is the difference between Schwalbe Marathon and Marathon Plus?
They both use a 67 TPI casing and the Schwalbe Endurance compound. 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). Schwalbe calls this 5 mm thick layer ‘SmartGuard.
When should I replace my Schwalbe Marathon?
As puncture resistance also depends on the thickness of the tread layer, it may be useful to replace the tire sooner. The sidewalls of tires often fail before the tread is worn out….NECESSARY (7)
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What is Schwalbe GreenGuard?
It now features Schwalbe’s “GreenGuard”, which is a highly elastic, 3mm thick rubber layer and has an “Anti-Aging” sidewall construction. This means this multi-purpose tyre can withstand the typical cracking that results from overloading due to insufficient inflation pressure.
How long do Schwalbe Marathon tires last?
between 6000 and 12000 km
As a general guide, you can expect a tire mileage of 2000 to 5000 km from Schwalbe standard tires. The tires of the Marathon family usually last between 6000 and 12000 km. With the light Marathon Racer and Marathon Supreme, the performance is a little lower (approx. 5000 to 9000 km).
Are Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyres slow?
Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyres are essentially heavy duty, ultra reliable commu-touring tyres that inspire unprecedented confidence without feeling sluggish or barge-like, as the 970g weight for a pair would imply.
How many miles do road bike tyres last?
Tyre mileage varies enormously. Heavy-duty ones with more rubber in them, such as Schwalbe Marathon Plus, might last for 10,000 miles or more. Paper-thin racing tyres might not reach four figures. A tyre on the front wheel will last longer than one on the rear, which takes more of your bodyweight and transmits drive.
Is 27.5 the same as 700?
Just as a 700C wheel is the same diameter as a 29” (29er) wheel, 650B shares the exact same rim diameter as 27.5”. As it happened, the bike industry came to describe and market road category (drop-bar) products in “C” and millimeters, and mountain bike products in inches. Well, kind of.
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 tires any good?
Schwalbe makes some of the most famous MTB and touring tires in the world. This is due to the fact that it makes incredibly strong tires that last for thousands of miles and are almost impervious to punctures. It’s best-selling tire is the Schwalbe Marathon, used by commuters and cycle tourists around the world.