A MARATHON for all seasons: Our new trekking tire is easy rolling on road with great control on rough trails. Durable and puncture protected like every MARATHON. It’s a great choice for safer year-round cycling thanks to the strong tread design, grippy compound and 3M reflective line.
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/13/2008 - 08:48.
I have been searching and searching for a tire that fits the description of the first comment, my needs being identical. There indeed are very few tires that fulfill such needs. I only wish there were 34/35-622 and a 32-622 (cyclocross size), so that I could order a pair, as 40-622 is at the top end of what my commuter bike can handle (and barely at that).
These tires are definitely at the top of my list for my other bike, which will need tires in a few months. Kudos Schwalbe!
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 15:20.
My wife wanted something more versatile then the stock 26 x 1.5” 100psi Primo Comet, as we do venture off road from time to time. I bought these because they look more aggressive then the standard Marathon, hopefully with better handling in loose conditions. Sure enough, my instincts were correct. The Marathon Cross tackles the rutted bike paths along my commute (I ride her bike quite often ;), feels quite swift on good pavement, and handles like a confident mtb tire off road as well. Usually you have to compromise when you make something so versatile, and Schwable has found a perfect balance with this tread pattern.
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I had those tires since 2
I had those tires since 2 years. Went to France, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sweden, US with them. Must have over 5000 km. No single flat.
no narrower sizes, but perhaps in the future?
I have been searching and searching for a tire that fits the description of the first comment, my needs being identical. There indeed are very few tires that fulfill such needs. I only wish there were 34/35-622 and a 32-622 (cyclocross size), so that I could order a pair, as 40-622 is at the top end of what my commuter bike can handle (and barely at that).
These tires are definitely at the top of my list for my other bike, which will need tires in a few months. Kudos Schwalbe!
works well
My wife wanted something more versatile then the stock 26 x 1.5” 100psi Primo Comet, as we do venture off road from time to time. I bought these because they look more aggressive then the standard Marathon, hopefully with better handling in loose conditions. Sure enough, my instincts were correct. The Marathon Cross tackles the rutted bike paths along my commute (I ride her bike quite often ;), feels quite swift on good pavement, and handles like a confident mtb tire off road as well. Usually you have to compromise when you make something so versatile, and Schwable has found a perfect balance with this tread pattern.
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