Schwalbe Marathon GG RLX Wire Bead Tire (700X28)
This classic touring tire from Schwalbe has incredible puncture resistance and durability. With design goals similar to the Specialized Armadillo, the newly developed smart guard puncture protection belt is made of flexible special rubber that offers particular resistance to thorns and shards. It also has a reflective stripe on the sidewall for enhanced visibility.
Product Features
- Increased durability
- Includes GreenGuard
- 3mm of thick layer
- Features Anti-aging
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Excellent for a hybrid bike Bike: 2004 K2 Zed 1.0Tire Size: 26″ x 2″Use: Mountain bike turned road and path bikeWhen I pulled these tires out of the box (they were shipped flat and in the round, not folded), I could feel the quality of manufacture. Others have mentioned that these tires are not exactly light, and that’s true. But they are solid and have nice, firm sidewalls. I had no trouble popping these onto my rims without the use of tools. They ride great. I’m not a daily bike commuter,…
Excellent puncture-resistant tires with high nighttime visibility for touring or commuting The first thing to understand is that these tires are puncture resistant, but not completely puncture proof. I use these tires on four separate bicycles, two using the 28 mm width, one using the 40 mm width, and one using the 47 mm width, all of which I use for commuting and recreational rides. There is a lot of broken glass on the route to work, as well as thorns and goathead stickers seasonally.On one of the bikes wearing the 28 mm tires, I’ve had two flats. Once I had the…
I have a touring bike Trek 520 and replaced the … I have a touring bike Trek 520 and replaced the OEM tires (700×32) with these (700×28). I rode from San Jose to San Luis Obispo (About 280 miles). The Schwalbe tires seems to be faster and didn’t suffer any flat. The bike seems to handle more smooth and faster. I was able to hit 40 miles on some of the stretch of Highway 1. Highly recomended !!!!Updated: I used the same bike for my Vietnam trip. I biked from Saigon to Hue about 1200Km using the HCM highway. The tires performed…