Schwalbe Marathon Tyre

I use these on my tadpole trike. Easy to change....20".....not sure why others are having issues as I didn't even need a tool to mount them. Getting them off the rim does require some technique.....I did bend a single metal tire lever! But these have good puncture resistance and good rolling resistance. Not as puncture resistant as the marathon plus tires, but not as stiff and they ride well.

I'm going into my 3rd winter season with this tire now. I can't recommend it enough. I ride throughout the winter, often in some of the worst weather conditions. I used to take a lot more falls on my bike before I had these tires. I've hit some slippery patches, but I don't think I've actually fallen off my bike at all since I started using these tires.As far as flats go: I've had these tires on my bike for more than 2 years now (which is a pretty dang long time for a single set of tires), and I've gotten 2 flats. One was from glass. I could tell when I changed it that the piece of glass had taken a while to work its way through. I also found a lot of other pieces of glass in the rubber that never made it through the liner (spent some time picking them all out with tweezers, just in case). The second time was a nice sized staple in the road. You can have all the liners you want, but something like that is definitely getting through if you hit it at the wrong angle. I fixed it both times, and the tire has gone strong since then. Other tires I had in the past would get flats all the time. I even tried adding a liner between the tire and the tube in an older set of tires. Glass still got through, and it just made the tires heavy. These are pretty lightweight. They won't protect you against every flat (if you start riding over nails, they're gonna make it through), but it can protect better than most.So, in summary, I've gotten very good traction with these tires in slippery conditions (still gotta watch out for that black ice, but I've been surviving so far!), and have had pretty good protection against flats. After more than 2 years, they're starting to show some wear, so I'll probably be buying the same ones again! :-)

Ordering experience was excellent on this next-to-impossible-to-find tire size (20x1.75) in Thailand. From order to receipt took 5 days going from the U.S. to SE Asia. Very impressed.The product itself did not disappoint. Tires are well made and no blemishes were noticed. Tire tread is thicker than the Kendas they replaced. I purchased these for extra puncture resistance. There is a lot of broken glass on the streets of Bangkok and that did my other tires in.Compared to other tires, installation was a bit of a challenge. The bead is tough and tire knives will be needed. Just make sure to observe the rotation indicator on the tire sidewall. It should be intuitive as the brand “Schwalbe” going left to right is the correct rotation for these tires. The reflecting stripe looks good on my all-black Dahon and is a marginal visibility improvement.Some reviews mentioned the Marathons were slow. I did not find that true. From day one they roll smoothly and have good traction. I still find them quicker than my original tires. It is best to keep these tires pumped up around max pressure (~70 psi) for best performance.

I was not thrilled at spending this much money on bike tires but I am glad I did. It took a bit to get used to the feel of the new tires but now I really like them. They have a good grippy feel to them and feel very secure while riding. They are a heavier tire than my previous ones and that lends to the perception of a more secure ride. They are also a bit stiffer ride but I also find that to be a positive. I recently rode on some bumpy gravel surfaces for several miles (unfortunately) and found the tires to be very compliant. My overall impression is that they are a solid tire. Although I cannot comment on how well they prevent flats, I recommend them.

Switched from Schwalbe Rocket Rons to these. The Rocket Ron's were too nobby since I do most of my rides and paved or well packed trails now.These new tires have less rolling resistance but definitely weigh more than my old tires.

No air-inflated tire is flat-proof, but Schwalbe Marathons are close. Puncture resistance is important for long-distance cyclists, and these tires deliver. They also last a long time.

I bought these tires after 5 flats from the gum wall Kenda tires after 200 miles on them. I know they are expensive compared to cheap tires, but you get what you pay for here. Flat prevention liners, highly reflective sidewalls (see photo), pretty good street tread. I use this bike as a car replacement. I am a city rider with all that entails, plus I pull a cargo trailer about 30% of the time. Yes, this is an ebike about 65.lbs, 260 lbs. with me on it before cargo.These tires are heavier than standard, I can feel the difference. A little less nimble than before. Schwalbe tires are worth every penny, for flat prevention, durability, and yes riding comfort. Most of all, peace of mind. No, I'm schill for Schwalbe tires, I went through 4 sets of cheap and not so cheap tires in the last 1.5 years. I don't give good reviews unless it's a very good item. These tires were harder to mount than the more flexible sidewall brethren. If your not comfortable with installing them yourself, take to a shop.

I rode several more miles after noticing the green rubber tread-wear indicator showing through on these 5+ year old Marathons. That made it an easy decision to replace them with the same model. The price I pay for these tires is well worth it and the peace of mind that comes from the green wear feature makes them even better. I ride a recumbent tricycle on pavement and gravel and never need to think about traction. I also love the reflective banding on the tires that compliments the theme of retroreflective tape I use to decorate my ride. It looks super cool at night and stands out to keep me safe. I also have the 26" Marathon on the rear, as you can tell from the pic.