Why I Use Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyres

A brilliant Easter holiday ride out in my local Pennine hills, with not a puncture in sight. In this video I give my reasons for using Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres ... and also try to show a bit more of this fantastic area for cycling (if you like hills that is!).

Do you have a go-to set of trusted tyres on your road bikes? Let me know if so. And happy cycling!

[pauljones]

I had those tyres on my old road bike and now have them on my new one. They are fantastic, I swear by them.

[Cornertone]

That's a great point - if someone is worried about excess weight or rolling resistance, the spare tire around your gut probably matters more than the weight of your bike tires! 😂

[jasonmontgomery]

City looked very clean. Wish our shopping areas were like that. Hi from Washington State.

[jimmcclure]

My go to touring tire for 15 years and never a problem

[clippingin]

Nice ride that. Great visibility and extra-clear skies over Cock Hill - looked like you had a nice tailwind at the end, I'm guessing that was Cragg Vale.
The compromise of grip/durability/puncture resistance/speed is always interesting.
My road bikes, being older with rim brakes, don't have enough clearance for Marathon Plus - but I've had good results with Schwalbe Durano Double Defense.

[mrichards]

About to go on a short tour with panniers and contemplating whether to stick the Schwalbes on vs Conti road tyres.

[mildthing]

Gorgeous views. Wow! Thanks for the video, and I couldn't agree more. Ur roads just look terribly narrow to ride on lol. Maybe the motorists are a lot more forgiving in ur part of the world?? I bought a pair for my 26er and I have to admit they are heavy. But they roll amazingly well, I do not feel that weight while riding, and they are just so quiet. Like you, I love the added confidence to just go ahead and bomb downhill without the usual worries. Altho for my road bike, I have had a ton of luck with GatorSkins. Be safe, bro

[makutzo]

Im using the Schwalbe 25x700 on my everyday fixed gear / single speed and couldnt be more happy.
I dont care about a little more weight or rolling resistance. I just want to make it home safely after work, without having to deal with punctures every two weeks in the middle of nowhere.
Doesnt matter what the city is throwing at you, the Schwalbe will bring you home.
Sure, they arent the fastest tires out there but lets be real: We might not be racing but we are still speedy boys 😂

[msryder]

Heavy, but the Marathon Plus is the only tire I have never had a flat on.

[green_building]

Can this Schwalbe MP
On 25 reach 50 km/h
And on your 28 too

[lewisgardner]

I had amarathon plus put on my E bike today after two punchers in the rear in three weeks due to flints, I had slime in the tubes but that made no difference at all, I am just hoping those tyre sorts out the issue as I am losing a bit of interest in going out which is a shame as I have only had the. Bike 8 weeks new from halford. I got an e bike to try to help me lose some weight as a normal bike hurt my chest to much which is not good when you have heart issues.

[alexmorgan]

I found Marathon Racers lighter with more feel and pretty puncture proof. Never had a puncture with them. I have SMP+ but find them a bit wooden and heavy. What volume ones are you using 28C? I like to ride with 35C or 38C Racers.
Also I would like to ride in this area but have never visited. What is the route you rode on this day? Just the key places/roads would be very useful so I can work it out on Google Maps. I live in the flat Fens.
Many thanks.

[papalegba]

They're very good for commuting & heavy touring, the default choice really. If you're new to cycling, or unsure what to get, these won't let you down.

[JimJam]

Do you think the MTB version of these are also a good choice for a hardtail eMTB? Got my first puncture after 50miles so want to choose an upgrade from the Schwalbe Smart Sams it came with. Thanks.

[paulb]

MARATHON GT TOUR any knowledge on them?

[checkthefacts.]

Reasonable rolling resistance durability and good road holding on those tyres but quite weighty, I have found much lighter good road holding with an even better rolling resistance and still reasonable puncture resistant but obviously not as good as the marathon plus, it's always a bit of a trade off

[uncrunch]

How do these handle winter conditions?

[TheTavelingCat]

Marathon PLUS tires are the only tire I run on my Catrike 700, 2024.

The argument regarding weight and rolling resistance is pure a ego issue.

99% of riders are not going to ever notice the extra grams, and as far as rolling resistance, rough road surfaces will slow you down a lot more than marathon plus tires ever will.

Speed? Its the Ol' tortoise and the hair scenario.
As mr. time trial is sitting on the side of the road fixing his flat tire, due to his ultra lightweight thin tire.
I'll just casually pass by him on my bullet proof marathon PLUS tires. 😂

[sheetalshah]

Don't get views like that in SE London! Replacing the tyres on my bikes with Marathon Plus. Found them darn difficult to get on despite viewing all the hacks. That said hopefully punctures will be a very rare occurrence from now on 👍🏼

[alainadriaens]

They are simply the best! Agree with @pauljones5066. They safe lives when commuting through Brussels early in the morning and in the traffickjam in the late afternoon in all conditions. Those stubborn Germans do what they are made for, namely bring you safe everywhere safely. Pedalling you still have to do yourself.