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Schwalbe's Marathon Supreme is way up there when it comes to performance and puncture protection..
ONE bicycle tire stands out from the rest of the pile and that would be the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme.
This thread is available in 20"and 26" diameter and is a much-preferred tire for touring cyclists.
The Marathon Supreme is placed high on the Marathon family such as the Marathon, Marathon Plus and Marathon Racer.
What made this tire versatile, are the aggressive texture on its thread and also its superior puncture protection.
As a matter of fact, the Marathons has long been preferred by adventure cyclists for its low-drag surface resistance.
Inflated up to 65psi, the tire would roll as it's grippy texture provides traction on our Malaysian roads.
And on folding bikes, the Marathon Supreme comes with most premium and high-end models.
It came standard on a Tern Link P9 (now discontinued) and the Tern Link P24h. On Dahons, the Marathon Supreme was a standard feature on the Jetstream P8 and EX including the Mu XL.
These models, of course, were pre 2011 bikes from the manufacturer.
What's impressive on the Marathon Supreme, is the kevlar puncture guard.
I've used the Marathon Supreme on my 2011 Dahon Jetsream without a single puncture for three years.
And on wet surface, this tire grips on the road like a magnet.
We've taken the Maraton Supreme to ride at the Penang round-island even twice and on both ocassions, we were caught in the rain.
The Marathon Supreme did it's job very well by providing our bikes the road holding it needed.
And on wear, it takes a while for the tire's thread to thin out before a replacement is due.
To ensure that you get the most out of your Marathon Supreme, be sure to check the tire pressure, inflate it once every 30 days.
The Marathon Supreme is available from most Rodalink outlets in the Klang Valley and more on this tire can be accessed online at www.schwalbetires.com