--- product_id: 7378349 title: "Marathon Plus RLX 26x1.35 Bicycle Tire, Black Wire Beaded" brand: "schwalbe" price: "R2539" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7378349-marathon-plus-rlx-26x1-35-bicycle-tire-black-wire-beaded store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Low rolling resistance Wire bead for secure fit SmartGuard puncture protection Marathon Plus RLX 26x1.35 Bicycle Tire, Black Wire Beaded **Brand:** schwalbe **Price:** R2539 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ›ž Ride Smart, Ride Fearless – The Ultimate Shield for Your Road Journey ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marathon Plus RLX 26x1.35 Bicycle Tire, Black Wire Beaded by schwalbe - **How much does it cost?** R2539 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7378349-marathon-plus-rlx-26x1-35-bicycle-tire-black-wire-beaded) ## 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 - β€’ **Precision Fit:** Wire bead ensures a rock-solid, secure fit on your 26-inch clincher rim - β€’ **Effortless Ride:** Rolls as smoothly as a tire without protectionβ€”no extra drag, just pure speed - β€’ **Durability That Lasts:** Extended lifespan designed for the relentless road warrior - β€’ **Trusted Brand Excellence:** Schwalbe quality with a 100 PSI tensile strength for peak performance - β€’ **Unmatched Puncture Defense:** SmartGuard layer shields against glass & flints without slowing you down ## Overview The Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700X32C Wired Tyre with SmartGuard Reflective combines advanced puncture-resistant SmartGuard technology with a wire bead design for a secure fit on 26-inch road bike rims. It offers extended durability and low rolling resistance, ensuring a smooth, fast ride without compromise. Engineered for professional cyclists seeking reliability and performance, this tire withstands shards and flints while maintaining effortless speed. ## Description ## Features - Item Shape: Wire Beaded, Outstanding performance - Extended durability - The SmartGuard layer made from a flexible, special rubber offers particular resistance to shards of glass and flints - The SmartGuard belt does not increase rolling resistance - The Marathon Plus rolls as easily as a tire without protection ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Item Diameter | 26 Inches | | Brand | SCHWALBE | | Tire Type | Clincher | | Item Width | 1.35 Inches | | Bike Type | Road Bike | | Warranty Type | Extended | | Material | Rubber | | Tensile Strength | 100 PSI | | Tread Type | beaded | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04026495720304 | | Size | 26x1.35-Inch | | Manufacturer | Schwalbe | | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 25.5 x 24.5 x 1.8 inches | | Package Weight | 0.91 Kilograms | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.81 x 11.81 x 11.81 inches | | Item Weight | 0.78 Kilograms | | Brand Name | SCHWALBE | | Color | Black | | Suggested Users | mens | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | TYS00925 | | Model Year | 2018 | | Sport Type | Cycling | ## Product Details - **Item Diameter:** 26 Inches - **Brand:** SCHWALBE - **Tire Type:** Clincher - **Item Width:** 1.35 Inches - **Bike Type:** Road Bike - **Warranty Type:** Extended - **Material:** Rubber - **Tensile Strength:** 100 PSI - **Tread Type:** beaded - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04026495720304 ## Images ![Marathon Plus RLX 26x1.35 Bicycle Tire, Black Wire Beaded - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819PcyVKsXL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better Bike Tire Quality Than I Could Imagine Before Seeing It For Myself *by B***E on February 29, 2016* I didn't want to wait until I had 8000 miles on the 26" X 2" Schwalbe Marathon Plus tire to write the review. Certainly, if there is any problem, I'll update my review. This is my first Schwalbe tire purchase but it won't be my last. I was reluctant to spend so much on a bicycle tire. I bought a lot of bike tires when they were $5 per tire, and now a decent tire is $20, and the SChwalbe is a lot more than that! Buying quality only hurts once. Honestly, I'll probably get 3-4 times the mileage out of this Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tire compared to the $20 tires, making the Schwalbe the less expensive tire in the long term. This isn't a racing tire. This is a reliable commuter tire. This is the tire to buy when you need to get to work on time and not be on the side of the road patching a tube in the rain. My initial reluctance to buy such an expensive tire evaporated when I received the tire. It looks like a motorcycle tire, and an expensive one at that! This tire screams excellence and quality. I bought it for an electric bike conversion because changing the rear tire on an electric bike with a rear hub motor is a pain. There's a lot of weight back there (hub motor in the wheel and the batteries and electronics in a steel box on the rear rack) and I wanted a puncture resistant tire. I have a new $20 tire on the front. When it wears out, I'll replace it with another $20 tire I have in storage, and when that wears out, I'll replace it with a Schwalbe Marathon Plus to match the rear tire, which will still be going strong! Nothing but Schwalbe tires after that! Also, the reflective strip in the tire's sidewall seems a bit gimmicky but it's actually very functional. It looks like a thin light colored sidewall pinstripe in the daytime, but it really pops when illuminated by headlights at night. Check out the picture that was taken with on my phone's camera with the flash enabled. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saved My Sanity *by R***Y on March 20, 2023* From the factory my CrossCurrent e-bike weighed a hefty 60lbs, and then I turned into a heavy hauler utility vehicle, lot's of accessories, a heavy duty trailer, all the heavy u-locks, and me and were looking at 260lbs bike weight pulling 120lbs going 20mph in moderate traffic. The OEM tires kept getting flats. Three flats the first trip to the grocery store. I was getting flats every time I got on the bike and every trip put noticeable wear on the tires. These bad boys saved my sanity, from the moment I put them on my bike the my issues with flats ended and I was finally able to have a great trouble free ride. The handling, wear, and comfort are great, and they look fantastic as well. I went two months before having another flat, amazing considering the weight on the rear tire and the terrain. After that I put a Tannus Solid Tire on the rear, not because I was disappointed with this tire but due to the weight and the difficulty of working on a wheel with a hub motor. The front tire I kept and it has been flat and trouble free for five years, amazing tread wear! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Far fewer flats. *by C***S on December 27, 2024* This is an excellent tire. After a few years of changing flat way too often on our local bike paths in and around Santa Barbara, California, I switched all our bikes to this tire and now flats are very few and far between. Five bikes, ten tires - all Schwalbe Marathons. ## Frequently Bought Together - Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700X32C Wired Tyre with Smartguard Reflective - Schwalbe SV12A 26 inch Bike Inner Tubes - 26 x 1.00-1.50, Presta 40mm Valve (2 Pack) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7378349-marathon-plus-rlx-26x1-35-bicycle-tire-black-wire-beaded](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/7378349-marathon-plus-rlx-26x1-35-bicycle-tire-black-wire-beaded) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*