Pros & Cons
Pros
These tyres provide many, many happy and hassle free miles of cycling. They take up to 85 psi, so when they're inflated well, the ride is still acceptable on my marin 29er hybrid.
Most other tyres would have been ripped to shreds or produced numerous punctures. Other than the very initial thorn incident 10 years ago,. I have also had continental gatorskins - they are good, and a bit cheaper, but you will eventually get a punctu... Read More
It fits well and is remarkably sturdy. Easy to install.
Cons
On the outside it looks like a brand new, but now it is useless. This is my second schwalbe tyre that shows the same problem. Next time will go for a different brand for sure. Do not buy thinking that hey are destructible, they get punctures just like... Read More
Highlights
Quality
A good quality tyre and have had no more punctures since fitting them
Not cheap but very good quality tyres
Good quality didnt have an issue so far
Happy with the tyres after few weeks but tyres need monthsyears of use so thats all i can say
Price
Great set of tyres second set i purchased for my second bike and the cheapest price i have seen anywhere
Competitiveness
These tyres take up to 85 psi so when theyre inflated well the ride is still acceptable on my marin 29er hybrid and i now have ... Read More
I switched to schwable marathon and that has reduced the puncture rate
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
On line deal was £25 cheaper than my local bike shops and was delivered in 48 hrs could not ask for any more
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Second cycle i have fitted these to
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you did puncture youd struggle to get them off to repair
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Not ideal if you are far from home on an isolated road during a tour
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Utterly frustrated at my two or more punctures a week during my canal towpath commute i was looking round for a solution
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Summary if you commute and never want to have a puncture buy these otherwise get something cheap and nasty and enjoy repairing a flat on the side of the road
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Before the schwalbes i ran vittorias which punctured usually once a fortnight dont buy them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
After half an hour on the first wheel bruised finger tips ripped nail and blood flowing the first tyre wasnt even on