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Review on ๐Ÿšด SCHWALBE Marathon Supreme HS 382 Road Bike Tire - Touring, 700x35, Triple Nano Folding, Reflex by Luis Esquivel

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Don't want an apartment? You don't want to do without high speed?

I've been using these for about 4 years for 34 miles round trip. I just don't want to deal with apartments. I'd rather have a 2 minute drive (or whatever people say adding a heavy/slow tire) than an unexpected 15-20 minute fix that makes me late for an appointment. I like their grip (riding a lot in the rain) compared to a regular marathon or something like a Specialize armadillo. I get about 6,000 miles per tire (rear) compared to about 4,000 with other brands, so it's worth the extra effort. Three caveats: 1) The tread wears out fairly quickly (doesn't affect traction too much). As I begin to approach the end of my life, she is bald. 2) The tire tends to collect dirt - I always pick rocks, glass, metal when I do a quick check of my tires each week. 3) The white reflective strip is always slightly off-center. Just an aesthetic thing; makes the eye believe that the tires are pumping.

Pros
  • Handsfree
Cons
  • Requires outlet