Frisco E-Bike
Mechanic repairing a bicycle

Representative photo. Product photos and current options are on the Amazon listing.

E-Bike Tires · Schwalbe

Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700x38C

The Marathon Plus is the tire people buy when they are done fixing flats. Its thick SmartGuard belt is the reference for puncture resistance, and the 700x38C size fits most 700c commuter and hybrid e-bikes with room to spare. It is an e-bike-rated tire, heavy, stiff to mount, and not especially fast, but it shrugs off glass, wire and goathead thorns that would flatten a lighter tire. For a commuter who rides every day on city streets and does not want to think about tires, it is hard to argue with.

700c commuter and hybrid e-bikesRiders who get frequent flats from glass and thornsDaily commuters who value reliability over speed

Current price and availability are shown on Amazon.

Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn a commission when you purchase through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Details

We link to Amazon search results for this model so you always see the current listing and variants. Amazon is the seller; we are not.

Key considerations

  • Hard to mount by hand — a bead jack or good levers help
  • Heavy and stiff; ride feel is firm
  • Confirm 700x38C (ETRTO 40-622) clears your frame and fenders
  • Also sold in 28, 32, 35 and other widths

Pros

  • Outstanding flat protection
  • Long tread life
  • E-bike rated

Considerations

  • Heavy
  • Difficult to mount
  • Firm ride

Features & specifications

Size700x38C

Specifications are manufacturer-published figures or our own notes; confirm on the current listing before purchase.

Compatibility notes

  • 700c (622 mm) rims; confirm frame and fender clearance for a 38 mm tire

Goes well with

Related accessories

Keep it running

Replacement parts

Confirm fitment on your bike before ordering — see each part’s compatibility notes.

Compare

Similar alternatives

All e-bike tires
Bike maintenance in a workshop
Inner Tubes

Sunlite Thorn Resistant Tube 700x35-43 Schrader

Thorn-resistant tubes are ordinary butyl tubes made with a much thicker casing, and Sunlite's are the ones bike shops have stocked for decades. The 700x35-43 Schrader size fits most 700c commuter and hybrid e-bikes. The thick wall stops the short thorns and wire that cause most commuter flats, at the cost of weight and a slightly dead ride feel. They pair well with a puncture-resistant tire for riders who refuse to fix flats on the roadside. If your rim is drilled for Presta, Sunlite sells the same tube with a Presta valve.

Best for: 700c commuter e-bikes in thorn and glass country · Riders who want belt-and-suspenders flat protection · Heavier riders who pinch-flat thin tubes

Bike maintenance in a workshop
E-Bike Tires

Schwalbe Super Moto-X 27.5x2.40 E-Bike Tire

The Super Moto-X is Schwalbe's heavy-duty balloon tire for fast, heavy e-bikes, and it is one of the few 27.5-inch tires that combines a smooth, quick-rolling tread with a serious puncture belt and an e-bike speed rating. It is a common original-equipment tire on premium commuters and a popular upgrade on mid-range 27.5 hardtail-style e-bikes that came with knobbies. The wide 2.40 casing soaks up rough pavement. It is heavier and pricier than a basic tire, but owners tend to replace it with another one, which says a lot.

Best for: 27.5-inch commuter and hybrid e-bikes · Riders who want comfort and puncture protection on pavement · Replacing knobby tires on a street-ridden hardtail e-bike

Close-up of bicycle gears and chain
Fenders

SKS Bluemels 65 U Full Fender Set (26/27.5/29-inch)

SKS Bluemels are the classic full-coverage commuter fender, and the wide 65 mm U version is the one sized for modern hybrid and e-bike tires on 26, 27.5 and 29-inch wheels. They use SKS's secure stay clips that release in a jam, the plastic is durable and quiet, and the coverage is long enough to keep the spray off your feet and the back of your jacket. They need eyelets at the dropouts and a crown mount; bikes without them need the clip-on version. Fit is straightforward on a rigid frame and more involved with suspension.

Best for: 27.5 and 29-inch commuter e-bikes with eyelets · Riders who want proper full coverage · Replacing rattly generic fenders

Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn a commission when you purchase through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Details