SchwalbeMarathon Supreme (HS469) 700c Tire(Return to Product Page)

Nothing to dislike. These are my second set after putting on slightly over 7,000 miles on 1st set over a one year period. There was still some miles left but it was stating to get thin in a few places. Best tires ever. And never had a single flat in that time.

i use these tires for street duty on a Cyclocross-style bike i use as an all-'rounder.

i found these tires to fit standard-width road rims significantly taller but not a lot wider than the typical 32c tires i use on that bike, but find they have substantially more air volume so that i can run higher pressures for low rolling resistance and still have the 'cush' of a beach cruiser.

my only nit to pick with them is that i think the white reflective sidewall looks stupid.

it's very effective (if an observers eyes and the light source is lined up right), but i'd much prefer Schwalbe used the black reflective stuff that's successfully in use in so many other applications these days.

You get what you paid for.

After 11.000 km, 2 punctures and both tires still in use.

Mission now is to reach 12.000km.

Really good tires. Roll well and feel very strong and stable. Great for touring.

You get what you pay for and this is another example of an expensive tire that seems to be worth the price. First 188 miles were just feeling them out partially loaded then did a cross NY State fully loaded touring bike(483 miles). Handled well at high speeds and in the wet. Returned across the state partially loaded(452 miles). Rotated tires before return and had one flat at beginning of return trip. Very large piece of glass and one ugly cut. Probably another tire would not have held up for the rest of the trip(450 miles). Will relegate the cut tire to a spare or front tire for the next loaded tour.

Bike Motobane ti disk fantom Cx

Commuter all purpose pavement gravel and trail

50 psi front 60 psi rear 35c tire

170 lbs rider

Very smooth.

Corners really well. Not bad in the dirt. Better than expected

Great wet traction

Only complaint buzzy on glass smooth pavement.

I commuted four years past construction on south waterfront on one pair. These tires were amazing. No flats. I am only replacing them now (5000) miles because of many large pieces of glass embedded in the tire. The only other thing is the ride quality is a little more harsh than before - I rode at 80 psi during the last few months( I also got a full suspension MTB so I may be inclined to plush now).

This tire is Supreme! I have ridden this company's products before and this is by far their most comfortable tire. Ride quality is excellent and it grips well in the rain. The reflective sidewall is great with disc brake bikes, since they stay free of brake dust. Just a really well made tire. So far I have about 600 miles on them in everything from asphalt to gravel with no flats or complaints.

I've used Schwalb Tires for 10 years. They last and last, all the while giving you reliable puncture protection and a solid ride. Thanks.

Good stopping power in the wet, supple, smooth rolling, and no problems 350 miles in. The reflective sidewall is a great option with discs breaks in urban environments. Easy to mount.

I purchased this tire about a month ago and with 100 miles per week commute in the land of goatheads (stickers)no flats. Good tire,easy to mount on rim, low rolling resistance

Use it on a Cannondale Carbon Quick 1 that I ride to work. Roadside can be a little rough with gravel. Have had no troubles with the tire. I like the fact that it can be inflated to 100 psi.

I've used three types of Marathon's on three different bikes for several thousand miles each. I commuted on a set of Marathon Plus and liked the durability. They still have some life left after 5000 miles and flatted only once. They are heavy and have more tread than a pavement-only tire needs.

I wore out a set of Marathon Slicks (no longer made) on a touring bike. They weren't as durable as the Plus' but were stressed by a heavy touring load. Still a heavy tire similar to the Plus but without the tread.

This set of Marathon Supremes will go on my touring bike to replace the Slicks. I wore out a set of Bontrager Hard Case on my present commuter and am currently using Marathon Supremes. So far the Supremes are wearing better and flatting less than the Hard Cases. The only flat on the Supreme has been a small piece of wire, probably from a steel belted radial car tire. The Supremes are less than half the weight of the pluses, 430 grams vs 890 grams (700X35) and still very tough.

Occasionally I deflate the tires and inspect them for debris, squeezing the tire to expose embedded glass, etc. I am always amazed how much stuff is in the rubber but has been stopped by the kevlar belt.

I love these tires. I have them on a bike that I use for commuting and rainy day rides. Although I primarily ride on paved roads, they handle a few treks across dirt. Plenty of grip on wet days, but still fast enough that they don't slow me down. They seem practically indestructible. After thousands of miles, I put on a new set (just because I thought maybe I should, although they weren't really showing any signs of wear). I never find knicks or cuts or embedded glass in them and the tread shows very little signs of wear.

I bought this as a transition season tire for my Rivendell touring bike. I've been very happy in the few times I've ridden them. It's a relatively fast rolling 35 mm tire, not hard and sluggish like a Continental Gatorskin that I ownedsold. On a couple of warm winter rides, it performed well through a light layer of packed snow, slush, ice, mud and pavement. The grooves make noise on pavement and although I hate tire noise, it's not bad and worth the trade for wet performance. Time will tell if it's worth the significant expense for performance and flat resistance. I'd give it 5 stars and a higher value rating if these qualities are met.

I had been using the Marathon Plus for almost three years and could count my punctures on one hand. The Marathon Plus's weaknesses are weight and the struggle needed to mount them on a rim. The Marathon Supreme's marketing told me it would solve those two problems with close to the same level of puncture resistance. Oh well... two out of three ain't bad.

They certainly are some of the lightest 28mm touring tires around and they are a piece of cake to mount (especially compared to the Marathon Plus), but their puncture resistance is nothing compared to the Plus. After two rear tire flats in 200 miles, I decided to use the Supreme only on the front wheel and go back to the Plus on the rear. I still like the feel of the bike with this setup. Less mass around the front wheel makes the steering much more nimble but I'm still getting flats much more often than I'd like. Thorns are the bane of these tires. Most have penetrated the bottom of the sidewall but I've had a couple actually go straight through the tread. The Plus would have sent those thorns crying for mercy.

Upon first glance these tires made me smile.

Easy mount and pressured up i gave them a ride, and they seemed fine.

During their life span i seemed to ride puncture free

beside's a nice nail and and auspiciously placed piece of glass.

after 3 - 4 months it's started to happen multiple rear flats , the tires were junk.

total mileage ruffly 2500-2750 .

75% urban-city riding

cannondale 2011 badboy solo

I have always ridden on 'skinny' tires and never given much thought to anything else until I bought a cyclocross bike. I wanted a tire that I could take onto mountain dirt roads to handle the loose sand better but could still commute to work and ride the normal road climbs without having to fight the extra rolling resistance from a more aggresive tread pattern and without losing to much speed. Without a doubt I am suprised. While they are heavier and it does make it a little more difficult on the climbs the ride quality is better, they roll faster than you would think and the cornering is more sure footed. I bought the 35mm version but would like to try a slightly skinnier version (I'm pretty sure they make a 32mm) since these are a little hard to get through the brakes. 200 miles so far and no flats either.