Continental Contact Wire Bead
From 23.10
Continental Contact Wire Bead
Schwalbe Marathon GreenGuard
25.70
Schwalbe Marathon GreenGuard
Schwalbe Big Apple Active
18.00
Schwalbe Big Apple Active

Continental Contact Wire Bead vs. Schwalbe Marathon GreenGuard vs. Schwalbe Big Apple Active


Continental Contact Wire Bead
Schwalbe Marathon GreenGuard
Schwalbe Big Apple Active
Continental Contact Wire Bead

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Schwalbe Marathon GreenGuard

25.70

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Schwalbe Big Apple Active

18.00

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This is what our customers think

Reviews
Pros
Weight
Price
Easy to assemble
Solid
Fast delivery (13x)
Price (12x)
Easy to assemble (11x)
good grip (11x)
price (3x)
Good roadholding (2x)
Easy to assemble (2x)
Quality (2x)
Cons
Reflection stripe was not 100% centric
No (37x)
slightly less stable on edges and joints in road surface (2x)
Keep tyre pressure low and they will ride blissfully
Not the cheapest tyres
no (5x)
2 inch just a little too small
skip leg day feeling
remains to be seen

According to the product specialist

Pros
A fast and lightweight tyre.
Continental's SafetySystem offers additional protection against punctures.
The reflective stripe on the walls ensures good visibility in the dark.
One third of the GreenGuard protection belt is made from recycled latex products.
The Anti-Aging side wall ensures that the side walls of the Marathon are less likely to tear due to overloading.
The Marathon GreenGuard is a very durable tyre, so you can cycle on for many kilometers!
The hard compound is wear-resistant and ensures a low rolling resistance.
The RaceGuard protective layer reduces the likelihood of a flat.
Suited for e-bikes with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h.
Cons
The tyre has less traction on soft surfaces.
Not all sizes are suitable for electric bikes up to a speed of 50 km/h.
The wide format doesn't fit all rims.

Specifications

E-bike ready
Yes, up to 25 km/h
Yes, up to 25 km/h
Wheel Size
28 inch (700c)
26 inch (650c)
28 inch (700c)
28 inch (700c)
Tyre Type
Wire Bead Tyre
Wire Bead Tyre
Wire Bead Tyre
Tyre Width
23 mm
28 mm
30 mm
32 mm
33 mm
34 mm
35 mm
37 mm
40 mm
42 mm / 1.60 inch
44 mm / 1.70 inc
45 mm / 1.75 inch
47 mm
50 mm / 2.00 inch
ETRTO
37-622
28-622
32-622
37-590
37-622
40-622
47-559
47-622
50-622
Rolling resistance/speed
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Puncture Resistance
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
Durability
★★★★☆
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Colour
Black
Black