The flagship tire in this line is the Marathon Plus which hasbeen known in the bicycle commuting circles as the best tire for preventing punctures against thorns, tacks, and glass etc.

On top of this, the rolling resistance is fantastic given the level of puncture resistance provided. The only drawback is the higher cost and slightly heavierweight.The 45C (1.75″) width is just about the widest 700C tire available.The Marathon Plus is certified with the European mark of conformity for fast e-bikes up to 31 MPH (50 km/h)

Compatible with:

• CrossCurrent X
• CrossCurrent S2
• CrossCurrent AIR

Features:

• SCHWALBE Marathon Plus HS 440 Wire Tire
• 700C x 45 (47-622) also listed as (700C x 1.75)
• This is the widest size available and matches up well with the stock tires which are also 45C Width
• Legendary anti-puncture protection designed for serious bike commuters
• 700C size fits CrossCurrent, CrossCurrent S, CrossCurrent AIR
• E-Bike Ready (ECE-R75): Approved and tested for E-bikes up to 50 km/h
• GreenGuard layer is 5 mm thick (the non “plus” Marathons have 3 mm)
• “Anti-Aging” sidewall
• Reflective sidewall strip for better visibility

Additional Information:

Detailed test from BicycleRollingResistance.com: See Results

“You can’t go wrong with the Marathon Plus or the Marathon (GreenGuard) (read review), both tires are best in class and easily outperform tires from other brands.” -BicycleRollingResistance.com