Schwalbe

Schwalbe is a German bicycle tyre and inner tube brand owned by the family company Ralf Bohle GmbH in Reichshof near Cologne, focused exclusively on bicycle tyres since 1973. At Šport 11 (11-11.si) we carry one of the largest Schwalbe ranges in the region: Nobby Nic, Magic Mary and Smart Sam MTB tyres, Marathon trekking and e-bike tyres, One road tyres, G-One gravel tyres, kids' and BMX tyres, Aerothan inner tubes, tubeless parts, rim tapes and tools.

History and what Schwalbe is known for

The company dates back to 1922, when Eugen and Willy Bohle founded a bicycle parts trading business in Bergneustadt. In 1973 Ralf Bohle began importing tyres from the Korean partner Hung-A under the name Swallow, in German Schwalbe, and made the company a pure bicycle tyre specialist. The first Marathon tyre was made in 1986, today the reference for a dependable touring tyre. Tyres are produced in Indonesia and Vietnam with Hung-A, while development stays in Reichshof, where a new headquarters opened in 2021. Schwalbe is known for its Addix rubber compounds, the SmartGuard and GreenGuard puncture protection layers, the Super Ground, Super Trail and Super Gravity casings and the ultralight Aerothan inner tubes.

Schwalbe products in our range

• Schwalbe bike tyres for every discipline: Nobby Nic, Magic Mary, Hans Dampf, Racing Ralph, Rocket Ron and Tacky Chan MTB tyres for trail, enduro and XC, Smart Sam, Hurricane and Black Jack for everyday riding; Marathon, Marathon Plus, Land Cruiser, Road Cruiser and Big Apple trekking and city tyres; Marathon E-Plus, Energizer Plus and Eddy Current e-bike tyres; One, Pro One road tyres; G-One Allround, G-One Bite gravel tyres; Black Jack, Little Joe and Smart Sam kids' tyres from 12 to 24 inches; and Billy Bonkers and Jumpin Jack BMX and dirt tyres.
• Schwalbe inner tubes with Schrader (AV), Presta (SV) and Dunlop (DV) valves from 12 to 29 inches and plus widths, reinforced Freeride tubes, light Extralight tubes and very light thermoplastic polyurethane Aerothan tubes for road, gravel and MTB.
• Rim tapes: High Pressure fabric rim tapes for conventional rims and tubeless rim tapes from 19 to 29 mm wide.
• Tubeless parts: tubeless valves in 40, 60 and 100 mm lengths, Doc Blue Professional sealant and the Tire Booster cartridge for seating a tyre quickly.
• Tools and accessories: the Airmax Pro digital pressure gauge, tyre levers, a patch kit, tubular glue and saddle bags for a spare tube.

How to choose a Schwalbe tyre

• Size and width: check the ETRTO marking on your old tyre's sidewall (for example 57-622 for 29x2.25) and keep the rim size. Wider MTB tyres (2.35 to 2.6) suit trail and enduro, narrower ones (2.1 to 2.25) XC; with trekking tyres, check the clearance of mudguards and frame.
• Puncture protection: for commuting and long tours the Marathon Plus with its SmartGuard layer is the most resistant, GreenGuard on the Marathon Performance is the lighter compromise, K-Guard and RaceGuard protect the lighter models.
• Addix compound and casing: Speed and SpeedGrip for fast rolling on XC and gravel, Soft for trail and enduro, Ultra Soft for maximum grip on the front wheel; the Super Ground casing is for trail, Super Trail for enduro, Super Gravity for the bike park.
• Tubeless or tube: tyres marked TLE or TLR are tubeless ready and go with tubeless rim tape, valves and Doc Blue sealant. For e-bikes pick tyres marked E-25 or E-50, reinforced for the extra weight and torque.

Frequently asked questions about Schwalbe

Where are Schwalbe tyres made?

Schwalbe develops its tyres in Reichshof, Germany, and produces them in the factories of its partner Hung-A in Indonesia and Vietnam; the partnership goes back to 1973.

What is the difference between Schwalbe Marathon and Marathon Plus?

The Marathon (Performance) has the GreenGuard layer and is lighter; the Marathon Plus has the thick SmartGuard layer, heavier but practically impenetrable for glass and nails. Choose Plus for city riding and long tours, Performance for a lighter trekking bike.

Are Schwalbe tyres tubeless ready?

Yes, models marked TLE (Tubeless Easy) or TLR are designed for tubeless setups; tyres without this marking need an inner tube.

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