Schwalbe Bike Tires

Schwalbe tire range, model by model

What each model is built for, the sizes it comes in, and the fit notes worth knowing before you buy.

• Schwalbe Marathon Plus

  Touring Commuter$50-75★ 4.6
  • 5mm SmartGuard puncture protection belt - the deepest in the Schwalbe lineup
  • Available 16" through 700c, widths 28-50mm - covers folding, urban, hybrid, trekking, touring
  • 67 TPI wired or folding bead
  • Reflective sidewall for night visibility

  Sizing: Most popular: 700x35C (37-622) for trekking, 700x32C / 28C for road commuting, 26x1.75 for older hybrids. Heavy (~890 g per 700x35) but virtually flat-less - accept the weight.

• Schwalbe Marathon

  City Touring$38-60★ 4.7
  • GreenGuard 3mm puncture protection layer - lighter than the Plus while still bulletproof
  • Available 20" through 700c, widths 28-47mm
  • Wired bead, 67 TPI
  • Reflective sidewall (Reflex); this listing is 700x45C

  Sizing: The lighter, faster sibling of the Marathon Plus. 700x35-40C is the trekking sweet spot; 700x28-32C for commuting. Choose this over the Plus when you want livelier handling.

• Schwalbe Marathon Wired GreenGuard Reflex

  Folding Hybrid$30-45★ 4.6
  • GreenGuard puncture protection (3mm)
  • Wired bead, 50 EPI
  • Reflective sidewall
  • Available in 20", 24", 26", 700c sizes

  Sizing: 20x1.5 is the most popular folding-bike size (Brompton-compatible 37-406). Also widely used on 24" hybrids and kid bikes.

• Schwalbe Big Apple

  Balloon Cruiser$35-55★ 4.7
  • Wide balloon cruiser tire - built-in suspension via low pressure
  • RaceGuard puncture protection (double Nylon layer)
  • Available 16", 20", 26", 28" / 700c - widths 50-65mm (2.0-2.35")
  • Reflective sidewall, 50 EPI

  Sizing: Pick by wheel size: 28x2.35 for full-size cruisers / Dutch bikes, 26x2.0 for older hybrids. Run at 35-45 PSI for the floating-on-air feel; bump to 55 if you carry heavy loads.

• Schwalbe Pro One TLE

  Road Race Tubeless$55-75★ 4.4
  • Flagship road tubeless clincher - World Tour racing pedigree
  • Addix Race compound for tenacious cornering grip
  • V-Guard puncture protection belt - high-tech polymer fiber
  • Available 700x25 / 28 / 30 / 32 - also 650b

  Sizing: 700x28 is the modern road race default; 700x30 / 32 for endurance and rough roads. Pair with a quality tubeless sealant.

• Schwalbe Pro One Evo (Tube Type)

  Road Race Clincher$50-70★ 4.4
  • Tube-type version of the Pro One - Souplesse Super Race casing
  • Addix Race compound, 130 TPI
  • V-Guard puncture protection
  • Available 700x25 / 28

  Sizing: Choose if your wheels are not tubeless-compatible. 700x25c is the classic race size; 700x28 for 25/28mm modern road rims.

• Schwalbe One TLE RaceGuard

  Road Allround$45-60★ 4.2
  • All-round road tubeless tire (between Pro One and training tires)
  • Addix compound - durable in mixed conditions, capable on wet winter roads
  • MicroSkin casing, RaceGuard puncture protection
  • Available 700x25 / 28 / 30 - folding bead, tubeless-easy

  Sizing: Best as the all-rounder when you want something faster than Marathon and tougher than Pro One. 700x28 is the most popular fitment.

• Schwalbe Durano DD

  Road Training$35-55★ 4.8
  • Training and high-mileage road tire
  • DD (Double Defense) puncture protection - RaceGuard plus a SnakeSkin sidewall
  • Folding bead, 67 TPI casing
  • 700x28C (28-622) - widest classic Durano DD size

  Sizing: Built for daily-driver mileage. This listing is the 700x28 folding bead - the right size for modern wider road and endurance bikes. Heavier than Pro One but virtually flat-proof on glass-strewn city roads.

• Schwalbe Lugano II

  Road Entry$25-40★ 3.8
  • Entry-level road race tire
  • K-Guard puncture protection
  • Folding bead, 67 TPI
  • Silica compound for grip

  Sizing: Great upgrade from stock OEM rubber on entry-road bikes. Lightest in the budget Schwalbe road range; pairs well with Lugano II Reinforced for the rear.

• Schwalbe Magic Mary

  Mountain Front$80-130★ 4.8
  • Aggressive front-tire tread for enduro and downhill
  • Massive shoulder lugs and V-grooves grip mud, roots, loose ground
  • Available 26", 27.5", 29" - widths 2.35" / 2.4" / 2.6"
  • Addix Soft / Ultra Soft compounds, Super Trail / Super Gravity / Super Downhill casings

  Sizing: 29x2.4 Super Trail is the classic enduro front. Step up to Super Gravity (DD-equivalent) or Super Downhill (DH-equivalent) casing for harder hits.

• Schwalbe Hans Dampf

  Mountain Allround$55-80★ 4.6
  • All-mountain / enduro all-rounder - large + small shoulder studs combine for grip in varied conditions
  • Semi-open block layout for self-cleaning and low rolling resistance
  • 27.5" and 29" - widths 2.35" / 2.6"
  • Addix Soft compound, Super Gravity casing

  Sizing: 27.5x2.35 Super Gravity Addix Soft is a long-running enduro favorite. Great as a do-it-all front, OK as a rear in dry conditions.

• Schwalbe Nobby Nic

  Mountain Trail$55-90★ 4.6
  • Versatile trail / all-mountain tire - Schwalbe's longest-running MTB design
  • Tightly packed center knobs roll fast, supportive shoulder lugs corner predictably
  • Available 26", 27.5", 29" - widths 2.25" / 2.35" / 2.6"
  • Addix Speedgrip / Soft compounds, Super Trail / Super Ground casings

  Sizing: 29x2.35 Super Trail is the modern trail standard. Good first tubeless tire for a rider moving up from XC; balanced enough to use front and rear.

• Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance (Wired)

  Mountain Trail Budget$30-50★ 4.6
  • Performance line - wired bead version of Nobby Nic
  • K-Guard puncture protection, single-compound rubber
  • 26", 27.5", 29" in 2.25" / 2.35"
  • Suited to budget trail bikes and replacement OEM

  Sizing: 26x2.25 fits older 26" hardtails. The wired Performance version saves cost; jump up to the Evo / TLE folding version for tubeless setups.

• Schwalbe Rocket Ron

  Mountain Xc$70-110★ 4.4
  • Cross-country race tire - fast-rolling with stable shoulder studs
  • Available 26", 27.5", 29" - widths 2.1" / 2.25" / 2.35"
  • Addix Speed compound, Super Race / Super Ground casings
  • Tubeless Ready

  Sizing: 29x2.25 Super Race is a UCI XC World Cup mainstay. Use front and rear in dry conditions, or pair with a Wicked Will / Racing Ralph for mixed terrain.

• Schwalbe G-One Allround Performance TLE

  Gravel$50-75★ 4.3
  • All-purpose gravel tire - small dimpled center for rolling speed, low shoulder knobs for cornering
  • Available 700x35 / 38 / 40 / 45 - also 650b
  • Addix compound, RaceGuard puncture protection
  • Tubeless Easy (TLE), folding bead

  Sizing: 700x40 (40-622) is the modern gravel default; 700x35 if your frame is tight; 700x45 for rougher terrain. Black/Tan colorway also available.

• Schwalbe G-One Bite

  Gravel Aggressive$55-80★ 4.4
  • Aggressive gravel tire - open tread with firm outer blocks
  • MicroSkin casing, Tubeless Easy
  • Available 700x38 / 40 / 45 / 50 - also 650b
  • Addix Speedgrip compound

  Sizing: Step up from the G-One Allround when you ride more dirt than tarmac. 700x40 for fast gravel; 700x45 / 50 for gnarlier routes.

• Schwalbe Eddy Current Front

  Ebike Mountain$60-90★ 4.6
  • E-MTB-specific front tire - extra reinforcement to handle motor torque
  • Massive shoulder blocks for cornering grip on heavy bikes
  • 27.5" and 29" - widths 2.6" / 2.8"
  • Addix Soft / Ultra Soft compounds, Super Gravity / Super Trail casings

  Sizing: 27.5x2.8 Super Gravity is the popular Bosch eMTB front. Pair with the Eddy Current Rear (different tread) for the matched setup.

• Schwalbe Smart Sam

  Trekking Sport$97-$125★ 4.6
  • Sport / trekking tire with distanced shoulder knobs for cornering
  • Available 26", 27.5", 29" / 700c - widths 1.6" - 2.6"
  • Performance line: K-Guard puncture protection, wired or folding bead
  • Plus version with Double Defense / SnakeSkin

  Sizing: 29x2.25 / 27.5x2.25 are the popular sport-trekking sizes. Choose the Plus / Double Defense version for commuting; standard Performance for sport trail riding.

• Schwalbe Johnny Watts Performance

  Suv Bike$50-75★ 4.6
  • Schwalbe's SUV-bike (urban-MTB crossover) tire
  • Smooth-rolling on hard ground with longevity and puncture protection
  • Versatile tread for asphalt to gentle off-road
  • RaceGuard puncture protection, folding bead

  Sizing: 27.5x2.6 is the most popular SUV-bike fitment. Long-wearing and quiet on pavement - better choice than knobby MTB tires for mixed road/gravel commuting.

Every bike tire carries two size numbers on the sidewall: the modern ETRTO (ISO 5775) format like 28-622 - width in millimetres, then bead-seat diameter - and an older Imperial label like 700×28c, 26×2.10, or 20×4.0. The first number stays the same regardless of width (700c = 622 mm, 26" MTB = 559 mm, 27.5" = 584 mm, 29"/700c = 622 mm). Width affects everything: a 700×25c rolls fast on smooth roads, 700×32-35c is the modern endurance and gravel default, 2.1-2.4" suits trail MTB, and fat-bike tires run 4.0-4.8" wide for sand and snow. Kids bikes follow wheel diameter - 12", 14", 16", 18", 20", and 24" - and replacement tires must match exactly. Always check your rim's max width and your frame/fork clearance (typically printed on the chainstay or fork) before going wider.

• Tread pattern: slick or file tread for road and smooth pavement, semi-slick with side knobs for gravel and light trail, full knobby for MTB and loose terrain, and 4.0"+ paddle-style lugs for fat-bike snow and sand.
• Puncture protection: look for a Kevlar or Vectran belt under the tread, sidewall reinforcement (Continental's 'Plus' / 'Hardshell', Schwalbe's GreenGuard / SmartGuard) - adds 50-150 g per tire but dramatically reduces flats for commuters and tour riders.
• TPI (threads per inch) of the casing: 60 TPI is durable and value-priced; 120-320 TPI rolls faster and conforms better but cuts more easily - match TPI to terrain.
• Folding (Kevlar) bead vs wire bead: folding tires save 50-100 g per tire and pack down for spares; wire-bead tires are cheaper and slightly more durable for everyday city use.
• Tubeless-ready (TLR / TR / TLE) vs tubed: tubeless seals small punctures with sealant, runs lower pressures for grip and comfort, and is now standard on gravel and MTB - but requires tubeless-compatible rims, valves, and sealant top-ups every 2-4 months.
• Intended terrain and weight rating: heavier riders and ebike riders should look for an ebike-rated tire (e.g. ECE-R75, the European spec for S-pedelecs up to 45 km/h) or a reinforced casing; touring riders prioritise sidewall protection over weight.