Schwalbe Tyres

[wheels5894]

Anyone tried the Schwalbe Marathon Tyres? I got a pair for my Quickie Ti. They have a Kevlar layer below the tread to protect against punctures and, unusually for a 26 x 1 wheel, have some tread too. So far they don't seem to have a penalty in terms of rolling resistance from the smooth slicks one usually gets but I can't comment on grip until we have so wet or frost. Having enjoyed 2 punctures in this chair since I got it in August I am hping for better luck with these tyres. I'll let you know how I get on.

[wheels5894]

OK, here is a report on my tyres. I have had them a while and whilst a very hard compound they certainly have some grip so no problem climbing kerbs on a wet day. of course it is early days but not 'accidental deflations' (don't want to mention the word  ) so, like I said very good.

There is a small downside which might not affect everyone - hands. now I spend time in the kitchen everyday preparing meals or the family, washing up and washing too and I find that many of these jobs involve moving in the kitchen with just one hand, the left had. the best grip is on the tyres so I push with hand on tyre and rim together. This is, however starting to rip some of the hard skin from the thumb side of my palm where roughness is caused by doing this on slicks. it is quite sore at the moment. I had better watch my technique. Leather protective gloves solve it mut one cannot cook in them.

Oh, I am hoping this is true but I have seen people making the tyres last past the year. I can wreck slicks in 3 months - too much drifting I think! 

[holmdoggie]

I had the home run tires and they only lasted about 3 months.  They were nice at first but for that price they should have lasted longer.  I notified the company and they sent me a set of marathon plus at no charge.  So far they have been really good although they do not dry off very fast after being in the snow or on a wet surface.  But it looks like they will last a long time and they should at 50 each.  I have had them since October and they still look new.

[wheels5894]

Hi holmdoggie! Well I'm glad you like the new tyres. I think the Home Run ones are really just for use at home which is pointless unless you have more wheels for outdoor tyres.

Oddly, I think the Marathons dry off faster than the old Primo slicks. Is suspect it is surface tension and static electricity that seem to hold water but I think these Marathons are better in this regard.  I hope you mean $50 each - I paid £20 which is about right. Well, enjoy the snow - in Eastern  Scotland we don't get much these days. maybe it's the old global warming!