SchwalbeMarathon 20" (406)(Return to Product Page)

Sidewall separated from the rubber in multiple places after about 300 miles leaving us stranded....rear 26 put on at the same time is still holding together just fine. Tire was used on a RANS Screamer, inflated to 100 PSI

Comfortable ride

Good grip

Low rolling resistance

Just installed a set on my folding bike replacing stock Kenda tires.

These are so much nicer. The lower rolling resistance is very noticeable. Good traction and ride.

I've been using these tires on both Terra Trike and my Catrikes for six years and have never had a problem.

We use these tires on Supermileage and Electrathon Challenge USA cars and they give us some of the best mileage and life of all of the tires we have tried. The Electrathon cars are especially hard on tires, and these have provided us the durability to run as many as 4 heat races before wearing out. For the record, these cars are hand built and utilize bicycle wheels, tires and brake systems.

Just starting to use it. The overall Quality seems great. I like all of the Schwable Products and this one is as well made as the others have been. Nice overall City and Touring tire as it can be pumped up and will roll. I have it on a Vintage Raliegh Twenty. I think it would work well for other more contemporary use.

We bought these for my trike and were very pleased. They offer a smooth ride with good speed and security when taking fast corners. After a couple hundred miles on varied terrain, they have no visible wear. I am back on the website ordering some for my husbands trike. Also love the website and the fast free shipping.

Good on ware and ride

I swear by these for my bike trailers. I consistently haul 100s of pounds and this tire lets me travel free of pinch flat fears. High mileage and low rolling resistance.

I've used these for a year and found they last at least three times longer than the tires at Walmart. Well worth the extra cost. Easy to mount, also.

I use these tires on a tadpole recumbent trike. Schwalbe's are an excellent product. I like the Marathon for the trike better than the Marathon because the tread pattern wears better and makes less noise. I work at a bike shop, so get a cost 10 price. The price here was as good or better than I could get at the shop and I had it in my hands within 2 days. I would definitely buy from here again.

Replaced tires on my Catrike Trail. Rolling right now.

I've been using these tires on my commuter for 8 years. They are my favorite commuting tire. They are almost bullet proof, and they roll fairly well. They are a bit heavy, but if your priority is to avoid flats, then the weight is worth it. The only time I get flats is when something like a nail is in the road, or when they are SUPER worn out (the green belt is showing). I've gotten one or two flats in 8 years on these. One caveat, we don't have a lot of goat heads in my area. If we had more of those, I might end up with the more durable Marathon Plus. Goat heads are so tenacious, they might get thru the kevlar on this tire, but I don't have any experience with that. For my commutes, these are A.

Oh! And you can run the 1.5 at 100psi, which is also nice.

Bought these tires for a recumbant trike. They roll really great. Had a bigger size on a tandem. They are a heavy tire, but when strength and durability are what is important, these are your tire.

Original tires were well worn at 300 mi and the cords were showing by 400 mi. Schwalbe have 450 mi and look great

Great tires great service great price

Marathons are the best. I had the 1.75 tire that I took to Buenos Aires. The year before I had six flats in just two weeks of riding city streets. This past year with the Marathons, I had ZERO flats. The only problem with the 1.75 is that they are heavy and slow. So, I bought the 1.5 and they are lighter and much much faster (can inflate up to 100 psi vs 70). I am very happy with them cycling all over the city streets of San Francisco. The only problem is getting them on initially. They are very still and I had to go to a bike shop to get them on evenly. Great price and great service from Bike Tires!

Ran these tires on a supermileage car and achieved record miles per gallon (over 630 mpg). Great durability with minimal wear.

This is a excellent tire for my recumbent trikes

Caused us to wreck and sent my wife to the hospital !! Had, on one other occasion, noticed an unusual slippery feel when touching painted surfaces on pavement. Was on a 65 mile ride, nearing the end of ride. Coming downhill at about 30mph when the front tire contacted painted pavement...1.5 seconds later we were sliding on pavement for about 12 feet. Injuries resulted in 2 days in hospital for wife. Would never buy this tire again!! Do not recommend ! Dangerous.