---
product_id: 50631124
title: "Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Tyre, Black/Reflective"
brand: "schwalbe"
price: "€ 67.87"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Schwalbe"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/50631124-schwalbe-marathon-plus-smartguard-tyre-black-reflective
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# 16" x 1.35" perfect fit Reflective sidewall strips Puncture-proof SmartGuard layer Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Tyre, Black/Reflective

**Brand:** schwalbe
**Price:** € 67.87
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Ride Smart, Ride Fearless — The Last Tyre You’ll Ever Need!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Tyre, Black/Reflective by schwalbe
- **How much does it cost?** € 67.87 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/50631124-schwalbe-marathon-plus-smartguard-tyre-black-reflective)

## Best For

- schwalbe enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted schwalbe brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ride Safer, Be Seen:** Reflective sidewall strips boost your visibility during night rides and low-light commutes.
- • **Effortless Installation:** Designed for easy fitting—no tyre levers or special tools needed, even for mechanical novices.
- • **Lifetime Warranty Confidence:** Backed by Schwalbe’s lifetime warranty, because durability is non-negotiable.
- • **Optimized Rolling Efficiency:** All this protection with zero compromise on rolling resistance for a smooth, fast ride.
- • **Unmatched Puncture Protection:** SmartGuard’s elastic yet ultra-strong rubber shields you from flats, snake bites, and sidewall damage.

## Overview

The Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Tyre is a 16-inch by 1.35-inch clincher tyre engineered for road bikes, featuring a patented SmartGuard puncture protection layer that resists flats, snake bites, and sidewall damage without adding rolling resistance. Its reflective sidewall strips enhance rider safety by improving visibility in low light. Easy to install even for beginners, this tyre combines durability, performance, and safety, all backed by a lifetime warranty.

## Description

Product Description Schwalbe World renowned Marathon Plus tyre. Smartguard material is highly elastic rubber, but is also amazingly strong. Offers protection against punctures, snake bites and sidewall damage. Even drawing pin proof. All this and no increase to rolling resistance. All Marathon Plus models come with reflective strips on the sidewalls to offer even more safety whilst on the road. Available in black colour. Measures 16-inch diameter by 1.35-inch width. Box Contains 1 x Marathon Plus Tyre

Review: Absolutely top top class and easy to fit. - I had four punctures in only about 120 miles of cycling on my new Trek DS Sport 8.6 with Bontrager tyres. The bike’s great, but the tyres are rubbish, and as I was buying my third pair of replacement inner tubes the sales guy suggested puncture protective tyres. Frankly, mechanical ignoramus that I am, I did not even know such things existed. As usual a visit to desertcart produced a great selection; I always regard price as a give-away on items you want to reply on and so the slightly higher price than most and the large number of 5 stars attracted me to these Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres. It is in my nature to worry a lot about reviews that express difficulty in performing manual tasks; this is because I am a total half-wit when it comes to doing anything with my hands. I get men to do even the simplest of tasks in the home and any device in need of repair is either simply replaced or sent to a mender. My skills extend to very minor mechanical tasks but this does at least include mending punctures (or rather replacing the inner tube) and I have put new tyres on a bike before as well. I figured there was a You Tube video; I had got string and cable ties if needed; I’d had tyres on and off many times before and, most encouraging of all, and probably the decider for me, many of the reviews plainly thought the difficulties of fitting, expressed by so many, were exaggerated. So I decided to take the risk. To say they were much easier than I expected would be a huge understatement. Unfortunately, I cannot say that the exercise was trouble free but I believe this to be due to my own carelessness and absolutely not any refleciton of the tyre. On my first attempt everything seemed perfect and I had got the tyre on so easily I actually wondered if I had received the same tyre as ordered. However, on inflation, reaching about 80 psi the inner tube burst. Yet another tube up the Swuanee. I am still not entirely clear what caused this but I think I had not checked thoroughly and there was a place where the tyre was not on the rim properly. None weeks later I still have some minor hearing loss from the bang and ringing in my ears and I am awaiting an apppointment at Ear Nose and Throat. This is not a joke or an exaggeration. I am told I may have permanent damage. Be warned! Anyway, undaunted I tried again. The second time around, again dead easy to get the tyre on, but this time I made extra sure that it was sat perfectly in the rim and that the tube was not caught between tyre and rim in any place. I also inflated it gingerly and checked the tyre at about 2 bar before going further. This time all went smoothly; with this practice the other wheel took no time at all. I didn’t need the YouTube video, I didn’t need string or cable ties, I didn’t even need a tyre lever. I was able to get them on with my fingers alone. I just did not find that the tyre came off on one side as you worked in the other as so many seemed to find. I am not showing off. I want people to know that they are much easier than some would have you believe. If I can do it, anyone can do it, trust me on this. They look the part as well and the ride is undoubtedly smoother and even more comfortable than it was before. Nor do they seem to me to be materially heavier than what I had before. I found that I did not need to blow them up to the 80 to 85 psi I used to use previously with my Bontrager tyres. 70 psi seemed perfectly sufficient. So far, after nine weeks as already mentioned, and much use, I have not had a single puncture. To say that I am mightily impressed would be a massive understatement. These tyres really are the business. Absolutely first class.
Review: Great delivery - took 5 days with desertcart Prime. - Lovely tire and only took 5 days to deliver tire using desertcart Prime

## Features

- Schwalbe marathon plus tyre
- Offers protection against punctures, snake bites and sidewall damage
- Smartguard material is highly elastic rubber, but is also amazingly strong
- Available in black colour
- Measures 16-inch diameter by 1.35-inch width

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000PZBDKQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,748 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) 8 in Tyres (Automotive) |
| Bike Type | Road Bike |
| Bike type | Road Bike |
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Brand Name | Schwalbe |
| Country Of Origin | Indonesia |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,273 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04026495454612 |
| Item Diameter | 16 Inches |
| Item Width | 1.35 Inches |
| Item diameter | 16 Inches |
| Item width | 1.35 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Schwalbe |
| Material Type | Rubber |
| Tread Type | Directional |
| Tyre Type | Clincher |
| Tyre type | Clincher |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty Type | Lifetime |
| Warranty type | Lifetime |

## Product Details

- **Bike type:** Road Bike
- **Brand:** Schwalbe
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04026495454612
- **Item diameter:** 16 Inches
- **Item width:** 1.35 Inches
- **Material:** Rubber
- **Size:** 16x1.35
- **Tyre type:** Clincher
- **Warranty type:** Lifetime
- **Wheel size:** 16 Inches

## Images

![Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Tyre, Black/Reflective - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61x6t6VlXdL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely top top class and easy to fit.
*by G***S on 12 October 2014*

I had four punctures in only about 120 miles of cycling on my new Trek DS Sport 8.6 with Bontrager tyres. The bike’s great, but the tyres are rubbish, and as I was buying my third pair of replacement inner tubes the sales guy suggested puncture protective tyres. Frankly, mechanical ignoramus that I am, I did not even know such things existed. As usual a visit to Amazon produced a great selection; I always regard price as a give-away on items you want to reply on and so the slightly higher price than most and the large number of 5 stars attracted me to these Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres. It is in my nature to worry a lot about reviews that express difficulty in performing manual tasks; this is because I am a total half-wit when it comes to doing anything with my hands. I get men to do even the simplest of tasks in the home and any device in need of repair is either simply replaced or sent to a mender. My skills extend to very minor mechanical tasks but this does at least include mending punctures (or rather replacing the inner tube) and I have put new tyres on a bike before as well. I figured there was a You Tube video; I had got string and cable ties if needed; I’d had tyres on and off many times before and, most encouraging of all, and probably the decider for me, many of the reviews plainly thought the difficulties of fitting, expressed by so many, were exaggerated. So I decided to take the risk. To say they were much easier than I expected would be a huge understatement. Unfortunately, I cannot say that the exercise was trouble free but I believe this to be due to my own carelessness and absolutely not any refleciton of the tyre. On my first attempt everything seemed perfect and I had got the tyre on so easily I actually wondered if I had received the same tyre as ordered. However, on inflation, reaching about 80 psi the inner tube burst. Yet another tube up the Swuanee. I am still not entirely clear what caused this but I think I had not checked thoroughly and there was a place where the tyre was not on the rim properly. None weeks later I still have some minor hearing loss from the bang and ringing in my ears and I am awaiting an apppointment at Ear Nose and Throat. This is not a joke or an exaggeration. I am told I may have permanent damage. Be warned! Anyway, undaunted I tried again. The second time around, again dead easy to get the tyre on, but this time I made extra sure that it was sat perfectly in the rim and that the tube was not caught between tyre and rim in any place. I also inflated it gingerly and checked the tyre at about 2 bar before going further. This time all went smoothly; with this practice the other wheel took no time at all. I didn’t need the YouTube video, I didn’t need string or cable ties, I didn’t even need a tyre lever. I was able to get them on with my fingers alone. I just did not find that the tyre came off on one side as you worked in the other as so many seemed to find. I am not showing off. I want people to know that they are much easier than some would have you believe. If I can do it, anyone can do it, trust me on this. They look the part as well and the ride is undoubtedly smoother and even more comfortable than it was before. Nor do they seem to me to be materially heavier than what I had before. I found that I did not need to blow them up to the 80 to 85 psi I used to use previously with my Bontrager tyres. 70 psi seemed perfectly sufficient. So far, after nine weeks as already mentioned, and much use, I have not had a single puncture. To say that I am mightily impressed would be a massive understatement. These tyres really are the business. Absolutely first class.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great delivery - took 5 days with Amazon Prime.
*by P***N on 10 February 2026*

Lovely tire and only took 5 days to deliver tire using Amazon Prime

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good long wearing tyre, will last for many miles from a well known manufacture
*by R***S on 1 February 2026*

I have been using Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres in various sizes for some years; for road or gravel use I find them fine, however they can be a hard ride when inflated to the recommended pressure.. I bought a pair of these to replace the rather unsuitable tyres fitted to the folding bike I had bought. Since I bought these I have travelled around 250Kms with around 150Km on gravel cycle route, and as is normal for these tyres they show very little wear. On surfaced roads I have found them a little twitchy on corners as there very little flex in then, but they do roll fast. Be aware these are a very tight tyre to fit and there is a knack to fitting them, so if you are new to fitting tyres, be prepared for much cussing and expletives’ you also need good tyre levers none of those cheap plastic ones as sold on some online shops. Whilst these tyres are expensive they provide good value as they are long lasting and really do stop the puncture fairy from having party time. You might also have to remove your mud guards as they have a high profile.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-06*