E-bikes are not only faster on the straights, but especially in curves. That's why an e-bike tire should always be a particularly grippy tire. Because more grip means greater safety here.
FLAT-LESS®
THE ORIGINAL FROM SCHWALBE
FLAT-LESS® IS UNIQUE
The four models in our Marathon Plus family are the only tires in the world that can call themselves flat-less®. This is due to the unique puncture protection systems “SmartGuard” and “Smart DualGuard”. They also impress with their long service life, dynamic rolling behavior and many other advantages. Marathon Plus tires are only available exclusively from Schwalbe.
You can never completely rule out a flat tire. However, with our flat-less® tires you are well protected against the typical puncture devils such as shards and granules.
THE TIRES
MARATHON PLUS
Schwalbe's best-selling tire. Outstanding puncture protection combined with excellent rolling properties.
MARATHON E-PLUS
The first flat-less® tire specifically for e-bikes. Perfectly tailored to the heavy loads caused by heavy weight and increased average speed.
MARATHON PLUS TOUR
The Schwalbe flat-less® tire with a distinctive trekking profile. Just as at home on asphalt as on dirt roads.
MARATHON PLUS MTB
The Schwalbe flat-less® tire with MTB profile. On the central bridge it rolls easily over solid paths. The strong outer lugs have bite on the terrain.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
| Marathon Plus |
Marathon |
Marathon Plus Tour |
Marathon Plus MTB |
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| SIZES | 35-349 35/47-406 47-507 35/40/47/50-559 37/42-590 40-587 25/28/32/37/40/47-622 40-635 |
50-584 37-622 40-622 50-622 55-622 |
50-559 55-584 60-584 37-622 40-622 47-622 50-622 55-622 |
54-559 57-559 54-584 57-584 60-584 54-622 57-622 60-622 |
| Puncture protection |
Puncture protection 7 | Puncture protection 7 | Puncture protection 7 | Puncture protection 7 |
| E-Bike | E25 / E50 depending on tire size |
E-50 | E-50 | E-50 |
| Areas of application |
Asphalt, Gravel | Asphalt, Gravel | Asphalt, Gravel, Dirt road |
Gravel, Dirt road, Trail |
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THE ADVANTAGES
Maximum puncture resistance, excellent rolling characteristics, long service life: the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tire family impresses with the sum of its advantages.
① FLAT-LESS® PUNCTURE PROTECTION
The puncture protection belt of the Marathon Plus tires is unique in the world: it is particularly strong and is made of highly elastic special rubber. Even thumbtacks can't pierce it. The safest protective belts for bicycle tires and e-bike tires.
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SmartGuard
The extremely effective protective belt with 5 mm highly elastic special rubber. The million times proven puncture protection for Marathon Plus, Marathon Plus Tour and Marathon Plus MTB.
Smart DualGuard
The safest puncture protection especially for the requirements of e-bikes: 4 mm thick SmartGuard special rubber (1), combined with 2 layers of RaceGuard fabric (2). The newly developed puncture protection for the e-bike tire Marathon E-Plus and some e-bike-relevant sizes of the tires Marathon Plus Tour and Marathon Plus MTB.
② RESOURCE-CONSERVING
The puncture protection belt of the Marathon Plus tires is extremely elastic - the prerequisite for flat protection and dynamic rolling. This high level of elasticity can only be achieved with a special rubber that has a high proportion of natural rubber. Natural rubber is a valuable raw material. In order to conserve resources, we use partly recycled natural rubber in our flat-less® protective belts. This recycling process is very complex - but we do it anyway.
③ LONG LIFETIME
Weather influences and insufficient air pressure can cause bicycle tires to age prematurely. That's why we've developed an anti-aging technology: It prevents ugly cracks from forming on the sidewalls of the tires. At the same time, the Marathon Plus and the Marathon Plus Tour live up to their name with their rubber compound: the ADDIX compound covers thousands of kilometers with excellent riding characteristics and low abrasion. And with the Marathon E-Plus, the ADDIX-E compound, which is particularly suitable for the specifically higher loads of e-bikes, ensures maximum durability and grip.
④ EXCELLENT ROLLING PROPERTIES
Due to the unique puncture protection, the weight of the Marathon Plus tires is slightly higher - but the rolling properties are excellent. The test in the laboratory confirms what the rider feels on the bike: the Marathon Plus tires roll much more easily than other tires with similarly thick puncture protection belts.
MARATHON E-PLUS
FLAT-LESS® SPECIALLY FOR E-BIKES
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OUTSTANDING GRIP
ADDIX E compound for e-bike tires with outstanding grip and high durability.
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HIGH STABILITY
Carcass structure with additional Fabric insert stabilizes and increases its load capacity.
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BEST USE
Use the Schwalbe Aerothan tube for minimum rolling resistance and maximum driving dynamics.
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OUTSTANDING GRIP
ADDIX E compound for e-bike tires with outstanding grip and high durability.
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HIGH STABILITY
Carcass structure with additional Fabric insert stabilizes and increases its load capacity.
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BEST USE
Use the Schwalbe Aerothan tube for minimum rolling resistance and maximum driving dynamics.
MehrWHY SPECIAL E-BIKE TIRES?
A flat tire on an e-bike is particularly annoying because the repair is usually more complex. At the same time, an e-bike places special demands on a tire because it is significantly heavier due to the motor and battery and at the same time higher average speeds are achieved.
In response to this challenge, Schwalbe has developed the Marathon E-Plus with Smart DualGuard: a tire whose flat-less® puncture protection technology is consistently tailored to the specific requirements of e-bikes. At the same time, the Marathon E-Plus brings driving safety, durability, smooth running, stability and longevity inseparably together.
Good to know: All other Marathon Plus tires also meet the high demands placed on tires for e-bikes. This not only applies to e-bikes with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h. With the exception of a few sizes in the MARATHON PLUS, the MARATHON PLUS, the MARATHON E-PLUS, the MARATHON PLUS TOUR and the MARATHON PLUS MTB are certified with the European test mark ECE-R75 for fast e-bikes up to 50 km/h.
Due to their weight and higher average speeds, e-bikes are subject to particularly heavy loads. That's why we developed the Marathon E-Plus. Discover the advantages now!
REQUIREMENTS FOR E-BIKE TIRES
The higher overall weight requires a tire that is as robust as possible and slightly wider. This offers better puncture protection, more comfort and good control.
Greater loads on the tire due to higher speed and higher overall weight make puncture protection extremely important. Repairing an e-bike is usually more complex than repairing a conventional bicycle.
For fast e-bikes - S-Pedelecs with approval, insurance and pedal assistance even over 25 km/h - a special approval for the tires is required. For these bikes, we recommend e-bike tires with the ECE-R75 approval, which is valid throughout Europe.
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