Review on 🚴 SCHWALBE Marathon Supreme HS 382 Road Bike Tire - Touring, 700x35, Triple Nano Folding, Reflex by Kyle Rodman

These tires (Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, 700cx 35mm) are by far the best tires I have ever ridden! I have a Surly Long Haul Trucker with Continental Contact 700c x 37mm. I probably drove 100 miles on the stock configuration before deciding the tires should just go. I felt very sluggish on the Contis because the tires were so heavy it was difficult to spin them up to accelerate from a standing start. I was planning a 600-mile tour of Michigan's west coast along Lake Michigan, so I knew I wanted my bike decked out perfectly before I went. My criteria for finding a new tire were (1) fat, (2) fast, (3) flat. These swallows meet exactly these requirements. These tires are FAT with ETRTO 622-37 which means they really look more like 37mm than 35mm. The thickness of the tire allows me to comfortably run it at low pressures (typically 50-60psi) for my 165-pound weight and panniers. The camber also provides traction and superior stability/safety when cornering at high speed, and the tires never let the bike slip from under you. I've bombed hills at 40 mph fully loaded and 45 mph unloaded and these tires soaked up all the bumps in the road for a safe and exhilarating descent. These tires are FAST! At a claimed 440 grams, these tires made my bike nearly a pound lighter than the 600-gram Contis tires I was replacing. Because I removed so much rotating mass, these tires spin very quickly and the LHT accelerates MUCH better! The tires are also extremely flexible, so they have excellent rolling resistance and you don't feel like your fat tires are slowing you down. I've driven the tires 1500 miles so far and the tread still looks brand new. . I haven't had a single flat tire despite driving through a city dump, and I expect them to last about 5000 miles or so longer. What I love about the tires are their reflective sidewalls which provide noticeable visibility from the side. at night. I rode them mostly on the road, but also rode about 100 miles on hard soil and fine gravel. These tires are definitely better for the road, but they're good enough for the occasional hard-pack ride. "So I will definitely buy these tires again when my first set wears out. In fact, I've already bought another 700c x 32mm kit for my other closer-spaced bike. These tires met or exceeded my expectations in every way and I would recommend them to anyone who is commuting or planning a tour. .